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[ardi100]

I've been gassing for a 5 string for ages and finally decided to bite the bullet. My only other bass is a 97 Jazz Bass Deluxe that I ordered and paid off and cost more thany first car! I love this bass and for 28 years have only bought one other, when I arrived in London and bought a super cheap squire jazz (which was ace, but got stolen!).

 

I was looking for anything with a humbucker and maple fretboard, only as something different to what I already have. I looked at things like scale length and string spacing but thought 'i don't really have any reference points', so I wasn't picky.

 

I was looking for Yamaha or Ibanez 5ers, but my budget was so limited. Anyway, I bought this: SX SW1B. It's a copy of a Warwick, or a Spector, or both (or neither!) and it's pretty decent.

 

Edited Friday at 10:19 by ardi100

[ardi100]

Sorry for the multiple photos, I can't work out how to remove them.

[BassApprentice]

Nicely done - don't think you'll do much better for £120.

 

I think I played one of those a few years ago. Was quite tempted, even at full price.

[ardi100]

Cheers, I'm very happy with it so far. I'm just about to fit a new set of strings.

[ebenezer]

If the neck is good and it sets up well, these are fantastic value. 

[ardi100]

Everything seems fine so far. It has really come alive with some new strings.

 

There's a bit of fret buzz so the next step is investigating the truss rod. 

 

I have very little idea in this department, so I'm treading carefully!

[ardi100]

Well, first outing for the SX. I really can't believe how good it sounded in the band mix. 

 

This is a definite keeper!