Members joecool1963 Posted September 3, 2005 Members Share Posted September 3, 2005 Our band's Bass player is having surgery and I am going to step in and cover some of the Bass parts. I have borrowed a friends Sx Bass and need to get a Bass of my own. It's not a permanent arrangement, but I want to get an inexpensive Bass to play for the next 2 months. I was leaning toward a J-Bass, normal scale, 4 string. Is the Sx the best bet for me to pursue? I will probably continue to play Bass some, mainly laying down recording tracks. Thanks for any advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members el_duderino676 Posted September 3, 2005 Members Share Posted September 3, 2005 An sx with a few upgrades would be ideal if you aren't planning on being full time bassist. Also, you can spend less on an SX with upgrades and have a better bass than it's equivalent Fender Standard series bass. Suggested upgrades for an SX J:Badass II bridgeDImarzio Model J pickupsnew pots, jack, add in series/parallel switch (mod can be found in the FAQ section)possibly new tuners. After all of that, you would still be paying less than for a new Fender Standard Jazz bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JC Bass Posted September 3, 2005 Members Share Posted September 3, 2005 Originally posted by el_duderino676 An sx with a few upgrades would be ideal if you aren't planning on being full time bassist. Also, you can spend less on an SX with upgrades and have a better bass than it's equivalent Fender Standard series bass.Suggested upgrades for an SX J:Badass II bridgeDImarzio Model J pickupsnew pots, jack, add in series/parallel switch (mod can be found in the FAQ section)possibly new tuners.After all of that, you would still be paying less than for a new Fender Standard Jazz bass. +1 SX basses are great values. The bass would be fine right out of the box for a while, but you will find that a few upgrades as mentioned will make it a killer bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members s4001 Posted September 3, 2005 Members Share Posted September 3, 2005 The stock SX may fill your needs quite well, but there are also great steals out there, too. Peavey T-40Ibanez RoadgearG&L tributeIbanez MusicianLakland SkylineWashburn StatusKawai made some graphite necked basses that you can find for cheapOLP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members el_duderino676 Posted September 3, 2005 Members Share Posted September 3, 2005 Originally posted by s4001 The stock SX may fill your needs quite well, but there are also great steals out there, too.Peavey T-40 YES!!! I've only had mine for a few weeks and it is a rockin bass. You can usually find a good deal on one either from a forumite or ebay. I got mine from basshunter for $230 shipped and I think it was a great deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JC Bass Posted September 3, 2005 Members Share Posted September 3, 2005 The only problem with the T40 is that you will need either a back brace or a stool to sit on for gigs...it's HEAVY! I was going to install straplocks on mine, but decided I will never play it standing up, so there was no need to spend money on straplocks OR a strap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members joecool1963 Posted September 3, 2005 Author Members Share Posted September 3, 2005 I assume that the Brice Basses are good as well? What's the difference in tone of a short scale vs standard scale Bass? The SG style Brice is "speaking" to me... LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MageZ Posted September 3, 2005 Members Share Posted September 3, 2005 Originally posted by joecool1963 I assume that the Brice Basses are good as well? What's the difference in tone of a short scale vs standard scale Bass? The SG style Brice is "speaking" to me... LOL Slap it, it should shut up... I would stay away from SG basses, unless you love neckdiving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members joecool1963 Posted September 3, 2005 Author Members Share Posted September 3, 2005 Originally posted by MageZ Slap it, it should shut up... I would stay away from SG basses, unless you love neckdiving. Is neck diving like muffdiving??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted September 4, 2005 Members Share Posted September 4, 2005 Originally posted by joecool1963 Is neck diving like muffdiving??? Sort of, but its less fun, and in return your left arm begins hurting as you hold that unbalanced piece of wood up. SX is good. New, MIM Fender is NOT my recommendation. A used one might work too. Also, try a Cort Action or Curbow Retro if you have a Cort dealer nearby, or on Ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members el_duderino676 Posted September 4, 2005 Members Share Posted September 4, 2005 Originally posted by JC Bass The only problem with the T40 is that you will need either a back brace or a stool to sit on for gigs...it's HEAVY! I was going to install straplocks on mine, but decided I will never play it standing up, so there was no need to spend money on straplocks OR a strap. Strangely, mine doesn't seem very heavy at all, but that could be because my Yamaha is still heavier. But still yet, neither of them bother me playing standing up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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