NBD - SX (essex) Ursa 2 5-string Jazz

[progrmr]

Another example of SX goodness. My 2nd SX bass, the other was a short scale (long gone when I bailed on short scales).

This is the Ursa 2 5'er - $179, $224 with a very nice gig bag delivered. And shipped via FedEx, so Saturday delivery!! :hyper:

This bass is freakin' unbelievable for the price. It looks GREAT, there's a nice thin coating on the neck, string spacing is a bit tight compared to other 5-strings I have but for a Jazz bass it's just right and the neck is the right size too. Not Ibanez thin, no where near p-bass thick.

The surprise for me was the electronics - GREAT sounding pickups, pots that are solid, move smoothly and are not loose. The tone - man, this bass sounds WAY better than the Squier VM Jazz basses I played earlier this week at GC.

I've you've been on the fence about this bass, don't hesitate. It's a freakin' STEAL.

No two ways about it - this bass was an AWESOME deal.

[marnold***]

Very sharp looking! I like the swamp ash body--just like my bass.

[NWBasser]

HNBD!

If I should ever get the itch for a fiver, I'll put that one on my short list.