Members Gaui Posted May 20, 2005 Members Share Posted May 20, 2005 Just got my Essex Jazz bass only week after I ordered it, amazingly fast service. Opened up the case and there it was. Was amazed with the quality of the finish, havent seen any flaws. Action was fine out of the box, only slight tuning needed. The pickups sound fine, maybe little weak but will do for a while at least. The bridge is the only thing that looks cheap on this badboy, but I think I will replace it soon. Also got a kick ass SX hat And here come the pics. Full bodyshot in the case The headstock Body closeup Neck Body 3 Fat Chrome knobs and the amazing SX hat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Red Faction Posted May 20, 2005 Members Share Posted May 20, 2005 post some sound clips damnit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PearlJamRicky Posted May 20, 2005 Members Share Posted May 20, 2005 well... it got me off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members illidian Posted May 20, 2005 Members Share Posted May 20, 2005 Wow, a week to get to Iceland? That's an awesome-looking bass. Much better than what the website shows, for sure. What's with the "Custom Handmade" on the headstock for? Bragging rights? It's a $160 bass. Maybe when they get a couple different colors I'll get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cortfan Posted May 21, 2005 Members Share Posted May 21, 2005 Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members King Kashue Posted May 21, 2005 Members Share Posted May 21, 2005 Sexay...Good thing I need to buy a bass for when I'm in Detroit... *scurrys off to the Rondo website* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Deacon_blue Posted May 21, 2005 Members Share Posted May 21, 2005 You had to post that, huh?Now I'm gasing for a bass I don't need. Is that real MOP inlay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tim in WV Posted May 21, 2005 Members Share Posted May 21, 2005 Damn, thats a sweet bass for the price. It's not like I NEED another SX, but I might be tempted to get that. It would be a good counter part to my LPB with the rosewood fretboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zebra Posted May 21, 2005 Members Share Posted May 21, 2005 That thing came with a case too? I want one for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members der oxenrig Posted May 21, 2005 Members Share Posted May 21, 2005 I really wanna get an Essex P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members illidian Posted May 21, 2005 Members Share Posted May 21, 2005 Originally posted by Zebra That thing came with a case too? I want one for sure. The case for the basses is $50, flight case is $80. http://www.rondomusic.net/220case.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldivor Posted May 21, 2005 Members Share Posted May 21, 2005 Nice socks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T. Alan Smith Posted May 21, 2005 Members Share Posted May 21, 2005 [drool] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members s4001 Posted May 21, 2005 Members Share Posted May 21, 2005 *dies from GAS* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gbassman100 Posted May 21, 2005 Members Share Posted May 21, 2005 Wow (jaw drops, tongue falls out). Nice lookin' bass. So nice it almost doesn't matter how it sounds, but how does it sound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members beam Posted May 21, 2005 Members Share Posted May 21, 2005 Originally posted by The Ox I really wanna get an Essex P. derailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassman1956 Posted May 21, 2005 Members Share Posted May 21, 2005 Originally posted by beam derailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gaui Posted May 21, 2005 Author Members Share Posted May 21, 2005 Originally posted by mxpxfan Nice socks. Yess, gray socks are always nice, and they go very well with the SX hat. Is that real MOP inlay? I'm not sure, is there any easy way to find out? Wow (jaw drops, tongue falls out). Nice lookin' bass. So nice it almost doesn't matter how it sounds, but how does it sound? It does sound pretty good, no need to switch out the pickups, at least not yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members illidian Posted May 21, 2005 Members Share Posted May 21, 2005 Originally posted by Gaui It does sound pretty good, no need to switch out the pickups, at least not yet. Clips? The wood combination seems a little strange to me. How does it sound acoustically (unplugged)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassment zombie Posted May 21, 2005 Members Share Posted May 21, 2005 Originally posted by illidian Clips? The wood combination seems a little strange to me. How does it sound acoustically (unplugged)? Am I missing something here? What's odd about the wood combination, as you mentioned? # This new SX bass features classic jazz styling at a fantastic price point! # Dual cutaway solid Alder body for excellent tone and access to the highest frets # Bolt on Maple neck # Bound Maple fretboard with a vintage tint and 20 jumbo frets # The fretboard also features vintage pearloid block inlays furthering the classic style # Two J-Style pickups are controlled from two volume and one tone control for lots of sound flexibility # Bold chrome vintage saddle and a 3-ply pickguard (white/black/white) create a powerful look # Pickup dimensions are 3 5/8" x 3/4" # The head stock features chrome hardware # Width of the neck at the nut: 1 9/16"; at the 20st fret: 2 9/16 " # Overall length 45"; Scale length: 34" # Width at the widest point: 13" Body Thickness is 1 1/2" # Actual Weight is only 10 lbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldivor Posted May 21, 2005 Members Share Posted May 21, 2005 Originally posted by Gaui Yess, gray socks are always nice, and they go very well with the SX hat. Plus they don't show dirt as much too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members King Kashue Posted May 21, 2005 Members Share Posted May 21, 2005 Originally posted by bassment zombie Am I missing something here? What's odd about the wood combination, as you mentioned? Alder and Maple...that is pretty weird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bassment zombie Posted May 21, 2005 Members Share Posted May 21, 2005 Originally posted by King Kashue Alder and Maple...that is pretty weird Totally weird! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 311IncubusCKY Posted May 21, 2005 Members Share Posted May 21, 2005 Originally posted by mxpxfan Nice socks. +1 ! -todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members illidian Posted May 21, 2005 Members Share Posted May 21, 2005 Originally posted by bassment zombie Totally weird! Forgot about the Geddy Lee. I've only played one, and it the setup was horrid. I'd still like some clips. There are clips of the Geddy around here, but how much of that sound is from the Custom Shop pick-ups? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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