fretlessguy Posted June 26, 2008 Posted June 26, 2008 A very nice bass. I wonder how much longer the SX folks and Rondo will keep them at their current prices considering how popular they are. Enjoy! Quote
paul h Posted June 26, 2008 Author Posted June 26, 2008 A more pressing question for me would be how long before a UK distributor appears! Right, after a bit more time with the bass, I have decided it looks best with my white shirt. And don't pretend you don't do the same!!! Paul. Quote
budget bassist Posted June 27, 2008 Posted June 27, 2008 (edited) Actually i don't (all my shirts are black) haha, i'm not a goth, honest Edited June 27, 2008 by budget bassist Quote
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted June 27, 2008 Posted June 27, 2008 Why did I click the link to Rondo with my kids in the room? My daughter is now nagging that she wants this: or this Quote
dmz Posted June 27, 2008 Posted June 27, 2008 Nice lookin Jazz Paul ! Keep us updated if you do any mods to it. I imagine customs charges worked out at around 20% or so ?? All the best Bill Quote
WarPig Posted June 27, 2008 Posted June 27, 2008 She's a beaut Paul. That bridge looks beefier, how are the frets? More pics! Quote
paul h Posted June 27, 2008 Author Posted June 27, 2008 (edited) Frets are nicely finished...none of the sharp ends SX gets accused of. I won't know how good they are until I put the new strings on and complete the set up. The bridge is nice, it has open "J" channels so you don't have to feed the strings right through, just slip the ball end in. Here are a couple more pics. Still not the best, I am photographically challenged. I also apologise for the bass being dirty already! I have had my grubby hands over it none stop. It will get a nice polish off when the strings come off. You will see that the pole pieces don't line up with the strings properly. This seems to be a common problem with Sx's. I for one don't care! Paul. Edited June 27, 2008 by paul h Quote
Jase Posted June 27, 2008 Posted June 27, 2008 [quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='227750' date='Jun 27 2008, 06:29 AM']Why did I click the link to Rondo with my kids in the room? My daughter is now nagging that she wants this: or this [/quote] You're not alone Quote
7string Posted June 27, 2008 Posted June 27, 2008 Geez, now even I'm getting tempting by these SX bargains (and I don't usually like J's) Quote
neilb Posted June 27, 2008 Posted June 27, 2008 [quote name='7string' post='228320' date='Jun 27 2008, 10:02 PM']Geez, now even I'm getting tempting by these SX bargains (and I don't usually like J's) [/quote] Us SX types are like The Borg............. you will all be assimilated. Quote
karlbbb Posted July 1, 2008 Posted July 1, 2008 How much did the customs end up stinging you for? (Looking at a Douglas 6 string for $129.95 so just wondering what I can realistically expect to pay) Cheers, Karl. Quote
paul h Posted July 1, 2008 Author Posted July 1, 2008 (edited) I haven't had the customs bill yet but hoping it will be around the £40/£50 mark. It was about £26 for my $109.99 57 P. P. EDIT: Actually that's a lie. I am hoping it will in the £30/£40 mark. £50 seems a bit steep. Edited July 1, 2008 by paul h Quote
paul h Posted July 2, 2008 Author Posted July 2, 2008 Duty bill is in! £32.47 So that means I have spent a grand total of somewhere around £170. Not bad methinks. Paul H. Quote
karlbbb Posted July 2, 2008 Posted July 2, 2008 Cracking, I'm actually tempted to save for the Brice HXB-406 at $289.95 or possibly even the Brice Z6 (red) at $399.95. Quote
eude Posted July 2, 2008 Posted July 2, 2008 Nice one Paul, cracking looking bass! I'm thinking of getting the Short Scale Ltd Version of this bass for my little sis's 21st birthday. This one here >> [url="http://www.rondomusic.com/product1856.html"]SX SJB-75 3/4 LTD 3TS Short Scale[/url] Your review has pretty much swung it. If I order it soon, I can play with it for a little while before I hand it over Eude Quote
paul h Posted July 4, 2008 Author Posted July 4, 2008 After a sticking a set of Roberts Growlers on it, and using a full 2mm neck shim I have got to say this thing is awesome. Possibly the second best playing bass I have ever owned (MTD Kingston please step forward!) Ok, so it's not perfect, it's a little bit buzzy here and there...but that's how I like it anyway! Here is a quick sound sample. I absolutely hate recording myself playing bass so apologies for the shortness/dirtyness/rubbishness but at least it shows what a stock SX can sound like. Slap part with both pickups on full, fingerstyle with bridge only. [attachment=10411:sxj_Rendered.mp3] I am not 100% sure what this has recorded like. I have monitoring issues with the LCD TV I use as a PC monitor. It seems to be loud enough with AVI files etc. but with anything I record myself I have to crank the volume right up to hear it. Oh btw Eude...I wholeheartedly recommend these, but it did need some serious fettling including wedging 2 x 1mm plectrums in the neck pocket as a shim. Saying that, my P didn't need anything like as drastic so it's all a matter of luck. Paul. Quote
laban1 Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 Yes, Rondo got some nice stuff! I guess I should've been more cautious about ordering from Rondomusic from Europe. I have bought a couple of guitars there myself. Doubt I will do it again. For starters: it’s expensive to import. A $100 guitar cost $268! I think the hype is coming from US customers. It’s a lot cheaper there. Here is how: The shipping and customs and import VAT for items from outside EU makes it expensive even though the USD is low. Example: $100 for guitar and $100 for shipping and 34% on top of the sum (yes on shipping too!) makes it quite expensive. The 34% includes customs, import VAT. And the hidden 1,5% cost VISA gets from trading in another currency. Secondly: the guitars don’t match their pictures on the web. Even though I bought some of their premium models, they didn’t measure up! Big disappointment. I’m not to crazy about the how the pu:s sound either. Some of the necks are to fat in my opinion and I like a fat neck. Third: Lousy terms. If you have any complaints you will get: “Items shipped are as is with no warranty”. Sure shipping is expensive, but still.. Fourth: Customer service suck! They will probably try hard not to give you any money back. They would try to send you some left over used crap-hardware. At least that’s my experience. So if you think you’ll order from Rondomusic, good luck to you! I think you’ll need it. Quote
neepheid Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 [quote name='laban1' post='303911' date='Oct 10 2008, 02:46 PM']Blah blah blah[/quote] We heard you the first time. Quote
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 laban1 - are you as boring in real life? You've cross-posted the same post to (at least) three threads. We don't do that here. er... Otherwise, Welcome to BC Quote
Dood Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 [quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='303941' date='Oct 10 2008, 03:24 PM']laban1 - are you as boring in real life? You've cross-posted the same post to (at least) three threads. We don't do that here. er... Otherwise, Welcome to BC [/quote] I have dropped laban a PM.. Quote
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