Members ianick Posted August 9, 2005 Members Share Posted August 9, 2005 I've been reading a lot on the forum lately that some people seem to think that the SX basses are just as good as the Fender MIM basses. I'm here to ask if you truly believe that. What I'm looking for is a no BS answer. Are SX Jazz basses as good as Fender MIM Jazz basses? Comparisons by people who have owned both would be a huge plus! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Deacon_blue Posted August 9, 2005 Members Share Posted August 9, 2005 No they are not. But they cost 2/3 less Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sheepdog Posted August 9, 2005 Members Share Posted August 9, 2005 Originally posted by Deacon_blue No they are not. But they cost 2/3 less just as good, price is no consideration? No 50-75% as good, YES! just as good, factoring in the HUGE price difference? No! They are better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members s4001 Posted August 9, 2005 Members Share Posted August 9, 2005 a guy here named Rick posted a recording of Rush's "Leave that thing Alone' that he recorded with his Essex and it was one hell of a testimonial. I've had both. You can get dogs and gems from either. I think they're comparable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hoerni Posted August 9, 2005 Members Share Posted August 9, 2005 Having recently purchased both for about the same price (a new SX SJB-75C and a used late 90's Finder MIM Jazz) I'd say the Fender is a better instrument. There are some fit and finish issues where the Fender blows the SX away (like the nut for instance, the SX looks god awful). On other things, they are more comparable. The feel is hard to compare since this model SX has a different neck thickness / contour. As far as general looks, the SX kills the fender (natural with a maple neck and black block inlays) The Fender was easier to set up. I could dial out the fret buzz alot quicker (and I went through several SXs at the store looking for a good one). Both sound okay, but I really haven't played them much plugged in as my rig is moving throughout the house and not currently playable. I don't regret either purchase, but I wouldn't say the SX is the equal of the Fender. If you have time and can a Fender used, I'd give that a try. If you need something now, an SX will do a good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted August 9, 2005 Members Share Posted August 9, 2005 Stock, anymore, the MIM Fender is probably a little better in hardware and pickups especially. If you are like most forumites and plan on changing stuff out, the SX quickly becomes the better of the two mostly because of the cheaper price compared to new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hoerni Posted August 9, 2005 Members Share Posted August 9, 2005 Originally posted by sunburstbasser Stock, anymore, the MIM Fender is probably a little better in hardware and pickups especially.If you are like most forumites and plan on changing stuff out, the SX quickly becomes the better of the two mostly because of the cheaper price compared to new. But does the SX (any of them) use standard size pickups or those weird same size ones (like my late 90s MIM uses)? I've heard varying reports (and haven't measured mine) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JC Bass Posted August 10, 2005 Members Share Posted August 10, 2005 Originally posted by hoerni But does the SX (any of them) use standard size pickups or those weird same size ones (like my late 90s MIM uses)? I've heard varying reports (and haven't measured mine) It uses standard pickups sizes. I know...I swapped them myself. My Geddy Lee "WannaBe" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted August 10, 2005 Members Share Posted August 10, 2005 Yeah, and if its a $120 bass, whats a little routing gonna hurt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hoerni Posted August 10, 2005 Members Share Posted August 10, 2005 Originally posted by sunburstbasser Yeah, and if its a $120 bass, whats a little routing gonna hurt? The finish (same as it would hurt on a $1200 dollar bass). Would you really want to refinish it? Also, for the original poster, someone is selling a MIM jazz with aftermarket pups and a hardshell case for $250 in this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted August 10, 2005 Members Share Posted August 10, 2005 Originally posted by hoerni The finish (same as it would hurt on a $1200 dollar bass). Would you really want to refinish it? Also, for the original poster, someone is selling a MIM jazz with aftermarket pups and a hardshell case for $250 in this thread Nah, for a $120 bass I'd just take a little paint brush and dip some black around the routed area instead of refinishing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hoerni Posted August 10, 2005 Members Share Posted August 10, 2005 Originally posted by sunburstbasser Nah, for a $120 bass I'd just take a little paint brush and dip some black around the routed area instead of refinishing! I suppose that will work. That, or you could cover it with stickers... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted August 10, 2005 Members Share Posted August 10, 2005 Originally posted by hoerni I suppose that will work. That, or you could cover it with stickers... Yeah, that would work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gaui Posted August 10, 2005 Members Share Posted August 10, 2005 They are much better than Squiers, and with some upgrades they are both better and cheaper than MIM Fender. Im very happy with mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ianick Posted August 10, 2005 Author Members Share Posted August 10, 2005 Would you trust your SX to be a gigging bass? Will it stay in tune for an hour gig? Or an all night gig? I'm trying to decide if I should buy an SX now, or wait two years and buy a MIM Jazz or USA Highway 1 Jazz. I can squeeze $100 out of my budget without the future wife noticing/caring much, but $400 is going to have to wait til after the wedding(which is where every red cent is going right now) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jonny Five Posted August 10, 2005 Members Share Posted August 10, 2005 I'd say get the SX and mod it as you need. Then you're not dropping a ton of cash at once, and you can gradually bring it up to or better than a MIM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stereo Posted August 11, 2005 Members Share Posted August 11, 2005 I have a SX jazz bass that I am very happy with,there are some minor cosmetic issues compared to a MIM.I changed out the bridge and P/Us,now it sounds killer!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members KeroseneTrewthe Posted August 11, 2005 Members Share Posted August 11, 2005 Originally posted by ianick but $400 is going to have to wait til after the wedding(which is where every red cent is going right now) NOOO!! Run! Run fast and get that MIA Fender now before its too late!!! Because if you wait until after the wedding you will be only getting the SX! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BoundandBlocked Posted August 11, 2005 Members Share Posted August 11, 2005 Originally posted by KeroseneTrewthe NOOO!! Run! Run fast and get that MIA Fender now before its too late!!!Because if you wait until after the wedding you will be only getting the SX! I've found that it's not so much the wedding that determines the starting point of not buying gear, but the house purchase. My wife was really encouraging when it came to buying bass stuff until we bought a house and now all the money goes to couches, chairs, end tables and the like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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