tim_donderevo's Reviews

Seriously Good

I took a chance on this bass after playing a Squier Jag Bass in a store, and not digging it. For the $, the SX Ursa 4 is amazing. Finish is really nice - vintage stained neck, dark wood (?) fretboard with (plastic?) inlays - dry, but really playable. Set-up on arrival was great - just adjusted the intonation. Electronics are all good - the pickups are surprisingly good (including the authentically noisy Jazz bridge pup.) I did extensive refinishing on the neck and body, put it back together and it was still great. There was a tiny factory shim in the neck - watch out for it if you disassemble, and make sure it goes back in. Hardware is good - machines are solid - bridge is fine - everything fully adjustable and solid. Only downside is the hideous headstock and graphics. 4 stars?