neilb Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 (edited) As you probably know I sold my SX Jazz to OldGit, who got it for a mate. Just received my new SX Precision in 3TSB. Not joking, the finish is beautiful, neck pocket perfect and the neck straight as a dye. Wood grain is really nice. Ready to mod it a bit now!! Click on the header of the pics for a clearer image, the reduced ones are a bit fuzzy, its not my camera technique!! £110 (bass actually cost me $110- about £55 for Gods sake!!) and here from US in 4 days. PLEASE, I implore you, if your after a knockabout budgeter, look no further. ** I do not work for Rondo, honest!!** Edited January 8, 2008 by neilb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Which shop / website did you deal with? Hamster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul h Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Looks lovely. I am very tempted to get the maple fretboard version. How much was shipping? And with your modding experience, are the scratch plates standard Fender size? Ta. Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butlerk02 Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 [quote name='Hamster' post='116413' date='Jan 8 2008, 06:30 PM']Which shop / website did you deal with? Hamster[/quote] Just having a quick look myself hamster. These look great for the money. [url="http://www.rondomusic.com/bassguitars4.html"]http://www.rondomusic.com/bassguitars4.html[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 (edited) Ta Butler, Neil - It's hard to tell, but is it a traditional profile P neck? Hamster Edited January 8, 2008 by Hamster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul h Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 (edited) Damn you NeilB for giving me the GAS! I have just bought this one... [url="http://www.rondomusic.com/spb573ts.html"]http://www.rondomusic.com/spb573ts.html[/url] I think a tort plate will find it's way on there at some point. Actually, I made £90 playing poker today so that will cover most of it. And I have overpaid my credit card too...so there is another £35 I have to spend. It's like getting a free bass! Now I just have to sit at the front door and wait! Paul. p.s. About 5 minutes form reading this thread to buying the bass. Quickest GAS turnaround ever? Edited January 8, 2008 by paul h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilb Posted January 8, 2008 Author Share Posted January 8, 2008 (edited) [quote name='paul h' post='116426' date='Jan 8 2008, 06:44 PM']Looks lovely. I am very tempted to get the maple fretboard version. How much was shipping? And with your modding experience, are the scratch plates standard Fender size? Ta. Paul.[/quote] Shipping is via FedEx - $70 (£35 ish). The Fender plates need a little work round the neck pocket area, other than that, not bad fit. Im gonna leave this one white tho!! This is my 2nd purchase from Rondo and the service has been great. Products great and price....well....great!! Nice choice Paul H!!! To be honest, Im getting to the stage where I care less and less about whats written on the headstock. I think my Aerodyne is safe for now though......just!! A new set of Wizard Thumpers (thanks Andy!!) have landed on my doormat for this little beauty!!! Edited January 8, 2008 by neilb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul h Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 I am hoping to leave everything stock (apart from the plate) I remember listening to samples of an SX jazz on TB, A/B'd with a Fender...and there wasn't enough difference to worry about! Neil, where did you get the plate from and did you get a US, Mex or Jap one? P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee4 Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 I'm not a p-bass fan,but at those prices I may convert!Did you see tha Ash j-bass on the Rondo site?I want one of those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilb Posted January 8, 2008 Author Share Posted January 8, 2008 [quote name='paul h' post='116499' date='Jan 8 2008, 08:11 PM']I am hoping to leave everything stock (apart from the plate) I remember listening to samples of an SX jazz on TB, A/B'd with a Fender...and there wasn't enough difference to worry about! Neil, where did you get the plate from and did you get a US, Mex or Jap one? P.[/quote] Thats the white plate it came with, I havent changed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr pablo Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Nice lookin bass Neil I kinda like the look of this one [url="http://www.rondomusic.com/spj62vwh.html"]http://www.rondomusic.com/spj62vwh.html[/url] Add a couple o wizard pups, hipshot type A bridge and maybe one of the bound and blocked inlay necks they sell and i think it'd be a looker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul h Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 [quote]Thats the white plate it came with, I havent changed it[/quote] Did you not change it on your jazz? I was kind of hoping whatever format fitted the jazz would be good for the P too. I was thinking of getting a p/j configuration but my Aerodyne and BB614 are both p/j so there didn't seem much point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 [quote name='Hamster' post='116436' date='Jan 8 2008, 06:59 PM']Ta Butler, Neil - It's hard to tell, but is it a traditional profile P neck? Hamster[/quote] Can anyone who has one can tell me about the neck? Ta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilb Posted January 8, 2008 Author Share Posted January 8, 2008 (edited) [quote name='Hamster' post='116568' date='Jan 8 2008, 09:25 PM']Can anyone who has one can tell me about the neck? Ta[/quote] Its quite a chunky neck, similar to a MIJ P I had in the early 90s. Difficult to say as even Fender P profiles changed depending on year. Hamster - why not take a gamble and get one and find out. Ebay will always help if you dont like it. Hope that helps Neil Edited January 8, 2008 by neilb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Cute bridge. I'm tempted just so I can make use of my gold pickguard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 What is the hardware like? Decent enough tuners and bridge? stays in tune etc? I'm maybe looking for a jazz to try some Dimarzio's in, and their white/yellow 70's esque one looks nice. Alder body. I seem to remember the bass you brought Neil was a lot more yellow then what it looks in their pics. Was the one you brought listed as 'Vintage Yellow'? Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thumb4bob Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 [quote name='lee4' post='116523' date='Jan 8 2008, 08:35 PM']I'm not a p-bass fan,but at those prices I may convert!Did you see tha Ash j-bass on the Rondo site?I want one of those![/quote] same here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilb Posted January 9, 2008 Author Share Posted January 9, 2008 [quote name='Sibob' post='116720' date='Jan 9 2008, 01:28 AM']What is the hardware like? Decent enough tuners and bridge? stays in tune etc? I'm maybe looking for a jazz to try some Dimarzio's in, and their white/yellow 70's esque one looks nice. Alder body. I seem to remember the bass you brought Neil was a lot more yellow then what it looks in their pics. Was the one you brought listed as 'Vintage Yellow'? Si[/quote] Yes, caution advised. The J i bought was advertised as Vintage White. I am going to replece the bridge and tuners this week when the stuff arrives. Tuners are functional but a bit cheap feeling, they turn a bit clunkily. Put the Wizard Thumper pup in....nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr pablo Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 [quote name='neilb' post='116761' date='Jan 9 2008, 08:22 AM']Put the Wizard Thumper pup in....nice!!![/quote] You wont be dissapointed with the thumper mate, I have one in my MIJ P bass and its great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmouseman Posted January 9, 2008 Share Posted January 9, 2008 Thats a very nice bass for £110! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Sir Robin Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 That sure looks pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul h Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 Sick of waiting for mine already and I only ordered it on the 8th! The FedEx tracker says estimated delivery by the 18th. That's shocking! Not only do I want a US Fender quality bass for £96 including delivery, I also want it NOW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilb Posted January 10, 2008 Author Share Posted January 10, 2008 [quote name='paul h' post='118118' date='Jan 10 2008, 08:00 PM']Sick of waiting for mine already and I only ordered it on the 8th! The FedEx tracker says estimated delivery by the 18th. That's shocking! Not only do I want a US Fender quality bass for £96 including delivery, I also want it NOW! [/quote] The FedEx site said mine was due for delivery to my door on the 14th Jan. It arrived 2 days ago. Ignore the Fedex site. It will be with you by mid next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted January 10, 2008 Share Posted January 10, 2008 [quote name='neilb' post='116482' date='Jan 8 2008, 07:49 PM']Shipping is via FedEx - $70 (£35 ish). The Fender plates need a little work round the neck pocket area, other than that, not bad fit. Im gonna leave this one white tho!! This is my 2nd purchase from Rondo and the service has been great. Products great and price....well....great!! Nice choice Paul H!!! To be honest, Im getting to the stage where I care less and less about whats written on the headstock. I think my Aerodyne is safe for now though......just!! A new set of Wizard Thumpers (thanks Andy!!) have landed on my doormat for this little beauty!!![/quote] You have to add the import tax which comes as a nice afterthought a week later .. about £35. Speaking to my man Shuker about the Gotoh Bridges he recommends the Fenderalike one they do rather than the 201 as the cast top of the 201 doesn't always fit the brige base well and looses transmission through. The fenderalike is a lot heaveir than the standard fender bent tin. I think it's called the Gotoh Standard Bridge. I like what's written on the headstock and I'm a lable snob .. I'd not wear a Squier in pulic, even a JV ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted January 11, 2008 Share Posted January 11, 2008 [quote name='OldGit' post='118187' date='Jan 10 2008, 09:46 PM']You have to add the import tax which comes as a nice afterthought a week later .. about £35. Speaking to my man Shuker about the Gotoh Bridges he recommends the Fenderalike one they do rather than the 201 as the cast top of the 201 doesn't always fit the brige base well and looses transmission through. The fenderalike is a lot heaveir than the standard fender bent tin. I think it's called the Gotoh Standard Bridge. I like what's written on the headstock and I'm a lable snob .. I'd not wear a Squier in pulic, even a JV ...[/quote] I thought you had a VMJ at one point? I'd certainly wear mine in public, and I fully intend to. If you didn't I apologise, but gear name is not the be all and end all these days, I prefer my Squier VMJ over my MIJ Fender Aerodyne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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