$89 SX JAZZ BASS DEMO - LONG VERSION

Just a little video demo to show what the $89 SX Jazz Bass sounds like. These are really amazing basses for the money.

Bass rig - $89 SX Jazz Bass (stock) - Dukane tube PA head (6L6 power) - Lopo Line 1x15" cabinet loaded with an Eminence Delta speaker. Sound is the cheap cameras internal mic, which adds a bit of compression to the sound.

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• $89
• SX
• JAZZ
• BASS
• JAZZ BASS
• FENDER
• ESSEX
• PRECISION
• LOPO
• LOPO LINE
• DUKANE
• MOTOWN
• EMINENCE

[CoNfUsEdBaSsIsT17]

Hey man, I am about to change up my rig and I was wondering, instead of getting another Bass cab, If it would be ok if I just use a pa speaker with a 15 inch speaker. Im going to be using my Behringer 180 watt Bass head.

[TWANGBANGER13]

@CoNfUsEdBaSsIsT17

You could try it, though PA cabs really aren't designed for the bass guitar. They're either designed to be "full range", or (most likely) with a 15" PA cab, handle the mids. Most PA's have specific cabs for specific frequency ranges.

For bass, you'll want something that handles at least 40hz (or 30hz if you use a 5 string) through about 5khz or so.

[chrywuf]

How do you like the Lopo cab? Was thinking of getting a 1x15 from them to fit under my bf bassman. I think they make a larger cab that will fit the Fender better.

[TWANGBANGER13]

@chrywuf

Just thought I'd update - I've been so happy with this 15 cab that I got from them a few years ago that I just ordered (and received) TWO new 1x12 bass cabs from them ! I loaded those up with Eminence 12LF speakers, and with my Aguilar head they sound PHENOMENAL.... big and fat, but they still have great definition. I'll try to do a video soon. The Lopo Line cabs are very affordable too.

[eyyitsjosephh]

so after this did you have to mod anything on it

and does it play good

[TWANGBANGER13]

@eyyitsjosephh

New strings. I use D'Addario Chromes. However, in the video EVERYTHING, including the strings, was stock.

I ended up giving the bass to someone so that they could start learning how to play. Gotta "pass the love on".... :)

[bullseyeskogen]

Hey I was wondering what modificatoins you made to the PA head? I have the exact same Dukane PA head and I am working on modifying it. Rig sounds great!

[jehrising]

great video.

[fourfingerfunk]

@fourfingerfunk carried on from previous: The electronics are the weak point really, but while they're cheap they're not shabby and will certainly do the job. my bass came fitted with D'ddario chromes flatwounds and they're dull strings. I'm thinking that a set of half rounds would work better - the punch of around wound with the finish of flatwound - the best of both worlds to get a better tone and preserve the finger.

[fourfingerfunk]

@jgk381 The body is a lot smaller than a standard jazz bass and as a result there is a tiny bit of neck dive. Also, because the body is smaller, the pickguard and control plate are bespoke sizes, and replacements will not be easy to find. The bridge and tuners are standard though. The neck has a lovely rich blonde varnish and plays surprisingly fast, the fingerboard polishes up nicely and when set right has no dead spots. I did need to do a shim on mine though to get the action lower.

[jgk381]

@fourfingerfunk hey, is yours the SX SJB-62 Short Scale Fretless 3TS, the one for $99 on rondo's site? I think I'm going to buy one, but haven't found many reviews on that particular model because I think its new. What are your opinions, and could you post a demo vid of it? Is it the same sound as the one in this video? thx