Members dragon9666 Posted February 13, 2007 Members Share Posted February 13, 2007 So which SX bass should I get to mod? Right now i'm playing with a 3pc. bluesy cover band and another a 80's-90's alt.rock cover band. We also do modern covers and some classic. I'd do the standerd upgrades, pups, pots,bridge. Or maybe I should get a Geddy Jazz?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PiotreX Posted February 13, 2007 Members Share Posted February 13, 2007 They're so cheap, you can treat them like Pokemons: "Gotta catch 'em all":D I've got GAS for the 5string fretless Jazz. Any jazz you get will be OK I guess, although I never had one. If you're going to mod it, then it doesn't really matter which one you get. If you like the Jazz sound, then get a Jazz and mod it. If you want a P sound, grab a P. Simple as that. The woods are practically the same, except for the Ash bodies. What you mod is what will define the sound you get IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted February 13, 2007 Members Share Posted February 13, 2007 buy all of them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stereo Posted February 14, 2007 Members Share Posted February 14, 2007 I have a SX Jazz bass and just aquired a SX P bass. I like the P bass the best. It just feels right to me. It has a thicker neck that feels substancial. I plan on modding it with all Fender 62 reissue pickups, controls, tuning pegs, and a nice pick guard ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thumper Posted February 14, 2007 Members Share Posted February 14, 2007 P/J for versatility, though I prefer Jazz Basses. But that's just me. Geddy Jazz Basses are nice. A less expensive alternative is a Squier Vintage Modifiied Jazz. Several forumites have them, and they get good marks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members randomhero2006 Posted February 14, 2007 Members Share Posted February 14, 2007 PJ, because I love mine (non-SX). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members james on bass Posted February 14, 2007 Members Share Posted February 14, 2007 I voted jazz, though I own a jazz and a P. I absolutely love the P bass, but if it your only one, get a jazz. Of course, this will not be only one after you mod the first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dragon9666 Posted February 14, 2007 Author Members Share Posted February 14, 2007 Thanks, I just want a great sounding beater bass that I can take to gig with. I wont lose any bottom with the jazz playing in a 3pc,will I? (Hold you breath Rush fans) I'm leaning toward the P/J but want to be sure. Did someone here have sound clips of the two(P and Jazz)? If I remember right, they did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members i_wanna_les_paul Posted February 14, 2007 Members Share Posted February 14, 2007 I liked my SX P/J. For me, personally, the P/J combo is hard to beat. Of course, you get the classic p-bass tone, which is hard to go wrong with, but importantly for me, you also have a two-pickup tone at your disposal. It's not that I prefer the P/J two-pickup tone to the Jazz's two-pickup tone, it's just that I like the ability to have that tone and the P-bass tone in one bass. Definitely a workhorse instrument to me. Dustin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RIC N BACKER Posted February 14, 2007 Members Share Posted February 14, 2007 I have the SX SPB-57 I like it.it is bone stock, I havent changed anything on it. I do have a few questions for you guys. I do not think I have ever played a J bass but wouldnt mind one.I have played a fender PJ special and really liked the tonal varieties. questions. whats the difference between the all J's they got at rondo they got the 62 mg 62 C and CT and the 75 I know the numbers is the year but whats with the letter. personally I like the 75 and the 62 ct also to all you who already have the SPB. the sides of the frets are sharp on my bass. how do you file them down. I mean with what a regular metal file and be careful of the wood or is there a "special" filling tool for guitars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members chris-dax Posted February 14, 2007 Members Share Posted February 14, 2007 drop a tort guard on this bad boy and rock on.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassdudeguy Posted February 14, 2007 Members Share Posted February 14, 2007 thier ya go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RIC N BACKER Posted February 17, 2007 Members Share Posted February 17, 2007 I have the SX SPB-57 I like it.it is bone stock, I havent changed anything on it.I do have a few questions for you guys. I do not think I have ever played a J bass but wouldnt mind one.I have played a fender PJ special and really liked the tonal varieties.questions.whats the difference between the all J's they got at rondothey got the 62 mg 62 C and CT and the 75I know the numbers is the year but whats with the letter.personally I like the 75 and the 62 ctalso to all you who already have the SPB. the sides of the frets are sharp on my bass. how do you file them down. I mean with what a regular metal file and be careful of the wood or is there a "special" filling tool for guitars? bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassment zombie Posted February 17, 2007 Members Share Posted February 17, 2007 Hope the dude who started this thread was able to squeeze in his decision before he went and got himself banned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members james on bass Posted February 17, 2007 Members Share Posted February 17, 2007 I have the SX SPB-57 I like it.it is bone stock, I havent changed anything on it.I do have a few questions for you guys. I do not think I have ever played a J bass but wouldnt mind one.I have played a fender PJ special and really liked the tonal varieties.questions.whats the difference between the all J's they got at rondothey got the 62 mg 62 C and CT and the 75I know the numbers is the year but whats with the letter.personally I like the 75 and the 62 ctalso to all you who already have the SPB. the sides of the frets are sharp on my bass. how do you file them down. I mean with what a regular metal file and be careful of the wood or is there a "special" filling tool for guitars? I'm thinking they are colour codes. BK - blackQMD - quilted maple ?C - coversCT - covers and tort gaurd. As for the frets. Mine have been perfect. I set-up a friends cheap bass a couple years ago and just used a normal file on the sides of the frets. Just go very slow and be very careful not to touch the wood. You can put some masking tape between the frets as well so you gouge the tape before the neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RIC N BACKER Posted February 17, 2007 Members Share Posted February 17, 2007 I'm thinking they are colour codes.BK - blackQMD - quilted maple ?C - coversCT - covers and tort gaurd.As for the frets. Mine have been perfect. I set-up a friends cheap bass a couple years ago and just used a normal file on the sides of the frets. Just go very slow and be very careful not to touch the wood. You can put some masking tape between the frets as well so you gouge the tape before the neck. thanks James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hawkhuff Posted February 17, 2007 Members Share Posted February 17, 2007 I like this baby. oooooo yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Noise... Posted February 17, 2007 Members Share Posted February 17, 2007 I voted for the regular jazz...even though he's been banned already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members badmotor Posted February 17, 2007 Members Share Posted February 17, 2007 Goodness, how'd he get banned? There's so much of that going on, I can't keep up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Noise... Posted February 17, 2007 Members Share Posted February 17, 2007 Yep...I have seen a LOT of bannings lately. Oh well. I'm a well behaved poster, so there's not much for me to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members s4001 Posted February 17, 2007 Members Share Posted February 17, 2007 Hope the dude who started this thread was able to squeeze in his decision before he went and got himself banned Won't stopping him from getting a bass, just proving that he did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members phildogger Posted February 18, 2007 Members Share Posted February 18, 2007 Lotsa Banninations goin on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Seeds Posted February 19, 2007 Members Share Posted February 19, 2007 I have the SX SPB-57 I like it.it is bone stock, I havent changed anything on it.I do have a few questions for you guys. I do not think I have ever played a J bass but wouldnt mind one.I have played a fender PJ special and really liked the tonal varieties.questions.whats the difference between the all J's they got at rondothey got the 62 mg 62 C and CT and the 75I know the numbers is the year but whats with the letter.personally I like the 75 and the 62 ctalso to all you who already have the SPB. the sides of the frets are sharp on my bass. how do you file them down. I mean with what a regular metal file and be careful of the wood or is there a "special" filling tool for guitars? I think it has to do with one 62 having a Maple board and one having Rosewood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Smokinfiddler Posted February 19, 2007 Members Share Posted February 19, 2007 Theyre all good Pick one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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