New SX Tele=Ridiculous! (Good Ridiculous, not Bad)

the recluse · April 3rd, 2008, 06:27 PM

I ordered one of the recently listed Black SX STL-50 teles from Rondomusic a couple of days ago, and it was waiting for me when I got home today (pics will be up soon).

All I can say is that I am VERY impressed. The fretwork is fantastic, no sharp edges or high frets on a very nice chunky maple neck. Other posters have alluded to needing to replace the tuners, but these seem ok. I think I am going to let them stay for a while. The pots seem decent and it sounds great both plugged in and unplugged. This was $123 shipped, and this guitar is more than worth that.

Also, as other posters have mentioned the neck rout is HB sized. When I asked Rondo directly, they said it was an sc rout, but apparently not.

the recluse · April 3rd, 2008, 09:55 PM

Here's a couple of pics:

jwells393 · April 3rd, 2008, 10:16 PM

That looks great. I've really been tempted to buy one of those but I'm trying to stop my guitar buying addiction. Haven't bought one in over a year.

I read these threads about guys buying the Saga and Grizzly kits. I think a better option is to buy an SX Tele style ........ take it apart and put it back together. You'd probably end up with a better guitar at a cheaper price.

SatelliteOrders · April 3rd, 2008, 10:27 PM

Part of what I want to learn is doing a finish, so I <i>will</i> get myself a Grizzly someday.

But everything I hear says that the SXs are good, and I am desperate for a #1 tele, so I will break down one of these days.

BroadMaster · April 3rd, 2008, 10:31 PM

How does the new teleclone get along with the ampeg? What model is that, btw. Good score on the Rondo. How chunky is the neck? Could you take time to measure thickness at the nut and 12th fret, if ya have time?
Thanks

Nashter · April 3rd, 2008, 10:51 PM

Glad you got a good one. I had a BAD ridiculous SX Tele. The bridge was too close to the nut that it would not intonate. I couldn't get the saddles back far enough. I tried to move the bridge back but its a lot harder to plug and drill 6 good holes when the body is finished. hard to line up on the drill press, and finish cracking. I sold the neck on ebay, and the body is a hunk o junk in my closet.

toadman · April 3rd, 2008, 11:00 PM

nice cheapie! now tell us about those cool looking pedals in the pix!

PJ · April 3rd, 2008, 11:02 PM

I'm tempted to Hot Hod one of these Xaviere things - the P90 model, perhaps. But, I'm waiting to hear more about them.

JDRNoPro · April 3rd, 2008, 11:19 PM

Congrats Recluse!! Your experience matches mine for the 2 SX's I bought this year. Both are now Esquire clones & real players but were very good well beyond their meager price right out of the box. I haven't taken the time to measure my necks but would be interested if you do. Both of mine are noticeably chunkier than my AV 52. I've been hoping the SX would be available in black, but not quite this soon LOL !! Looks great with that dark amber neck. BTW, headstock reshape is pretty easy if you should ever be so inclined. Cool Ampeg, too........

rotren · April 3rd, 2008, 11:23 PM

I got an SX Strat and it was so-so. I had some fret issues, but otherwise it was promising. The wood was really resonant and good sounding in mine. I think it's hit and miss with SX guitars. The quality control is very up and down but I have heard from quite a few who have been lucky and prefer theirs to a MIM.

getbent · April 3rd, 2008, 11:26 PM

I just bought this for my niece... I can't wait to hear it.

the recluse · April 3rd, 2008, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BroadMaster

How does the new teleclone get along with the ampeg? What model is that, btw.

Everything gets along with the Ampeg. It's a '67 Gemini VI. The 15" speaker gives it lots of thud, but it's so clean and tight it sounds nice with most everything.

I'll try and get measurements on the 12th fret this weekend. Rondo site says the nut is 1 5/8"

the recluse · April 3rd, 2008, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toadman

nice cheapie! now tell us about those cool looking pedals in the pix!

The one on top of the amp is a passive tone control like a Varitone.

On the floor left to right:

Dr. Boogey, It's a Mesa DR circuit using Jfet transistors instead of tubes. Nails the Mesa sound really well.

BYOC Envelope filter is in the middle.

The last one is an Omnidrive. It's a circuit developed by John Hollis. It can approximate a bunch of well-known pedals (Treble Boost, Clean Boost, TS, Big Muff, Dist+, Ampeg Scrambler, Fender Blender, etc.)
It doesn't sound exactly like any of them, but it comes pretty close in a lot of cases. It's a nice tool for trying out a bunch of different sounds to see what you like. It's also nice for stacking. I don;t need two TS's I just need one, and then can play with the omnidrive.

I've gone DIY crazy. The only commercial pedals I have now are a Boss Tuner and NS-2 (the HM-2 is a friend's that needed some repair).

blueshawk1 · April 3rd, 2008, 11:44 PM

I have three SX guitars, an ash tele, a strat and an Lp jr. type with P90s, I've been very satisfied with all three. I've only gotten one SX that I had to return, and the problem with it was the vintage white had a flourescent green hue to it.

the recluse · April 3rd, 2008, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PJ

I'm tempted to Hot Hod one of these Xaviere things - the P90 model, perhaps. But, I'm waiting to hear more about them.

I have one of these as well. They are pretty nice. I would say the quality on these is usually very good. I intended to mod mine, but kept running into issues like the rout size for the pups and things. I have added new tuners, string trees, and a coil tap. The only thing I may change on it in the future is graphite saddles and possibly some GFS mean 90 pups.

Daddydex · April 3rd, 2008, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blueshawk1

I have three SX guitars, an ash tele, a strat and an Lp jr. type with P90s, I've been very satisfied with all three. I've only gotten one SX that I had to return, and the problem with it was the vintage white had a flourescent green hue to it.

I have an SX Strat with that color. It is the only guitar I have ever been tempted to refinish. I think it would look nice with a tortoise guard but that would be cost prohibitive (2 p90's) considering the cost of the guitar. But you are right, that color is butt ugly.

Dan

PJ · April 4th, 2008, 12:01 AM

Recluse...is the neck replaceable with "licensed" stuff on the Xaviere?
Wonder if it on the SX and Turser models, also?

jwells393 · April 4th, 2008, 12:06 AM

Getbent ................ You're going to owe us a detailed review of that thing.

DLGinSC · April 4th, 2008, 03:36 AM

I have two SX teles (see my avatar) and also an SX lap steel. The guys over on the Steel Guitar forum love the lap steels. I call my teles Dagwood 'n Blondie. I had the same problem with Dagwood, the black-on-black tele that Nashter had with his. But, I went to the local hobby shop and got some shorter black steel screws, cut the springs in half and adjusted almost as tight as they would go. Intonation is almost right on now. Mine is 1-5/8" at nut and 2" at 12th fret.

the recluse · April 4th, 2008, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PJ

Recluse...is the neck replaceable with "licensed" stuff on the Xaviere?
Wonder if it on the SX and Turser models, also?

I'm not sure how the Xaviere will do with licensed parts. I seem to recall someone on the HC forums putting their MIM neck on a Xaviere, and it fit, and the screw holes lined up, but there was a significant gap in the neck pocket.

rhomco · April 4th, 2008, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the recluse

I have one of these as well. They are pretty nice. I would say the quality on these is usually very good. I intended to mod mine, but kept running into issues like the rout size for the pups and things. I have added new tuners, string trees, and a coil tap. The only thing I may change on it in the future is graphite saddles and possibly some GFS mean 90 pups.

Not to hijack this fine SX thread but I got one of the P-90 GFS Tele Style guitars and modded it up for a friend. Turned out to be a fine player and a fun project. The neck is a full 3/32 wider than a Fender at the neck pocket.
Rob

the recluse · April 4th, 2008, 10:10 AM

That looks great!

I believe there are some new Xaviere models on the way, I hope they have pickguards, it just allows for some nice looks.

capt pearl · April 4th, 2008, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by getbent

I just bought this for my niece... I can't wait to hear it.

what is this? looks great.

BrutherBill · April 4th, 2008, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capt pearl

what is this? looks great.

It's one of these:

http://www.rondomusic.com/wf150ta.html

It's a stunning looking guitar for hardly any coin. Just that body alone is worth more than they're asking for that guitar.

FirstBassman · April 4th, 2008, 11:51 AM

Recluse, the black Tele looks great. Happy playing!

GetBent, my goodness that guitar is also gorgeous! I don't remember seeing that on Rondo's site before.

As I've mentioned several times, I have an SX Strat (in brown sunburst and bar) and I think it is just fine for my level of playing.

Ya know, Kurt could be changing the whole idea of GAS. It used to be a bit of a "sacrifice" or at least a little thought went into spending $500 or $1,000 on an instrument (as long as the mortage was paid and the kids were fed).

But at around only $120 a guitar, one could start "collecting" these things like coffee mugs. Well, not quite, but you know what I mean.

Jelly · April 4th, 2008, 12:00 PM

getbent, my birthday is in August

Quote:

Originally Posted by getbent

I just bought this for my niece... I can't wait to hear it.

capt pearl · April 4th, 2008, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrutherBill

It's one of these:

http://www.rondomusic.com/wf150ta.html

It's a stunning looking guitar for hardly any coin. Just that body alone is worth more than they're asking for that guitar.

anyone familiar with the Douglass guitars. I'm with the above poster - for <$150, I might bite sight unseen.

-capt pearl

rhomco · April 4th, 2008, 12:50 PM

I have two Douglas teles, four Douglas ES-335 clones and I have modded a half dozen SX teles over the last few years. They are all extremely good values and good quality construction. Hardware and electronics can be improved but what would you expect for guitars this reasonable? These guitars easily outclass the GFS line. I would give a definate edge to the Douglas teles and ES-335 clones over the SX line. Just a bit better in all characteristics as reflected in the slightly higher price.
Rob

JDRNoPro · April 4th, 2008, 01:00 PM

FirstBassman said:

"But at around only $120 per guitar, one could start "collecting" these things like coffee mugs."

Yup - my wife's already made a similar comment........not as a suggestion but as something she see's happening - must have something to do with my comments like "I can't believe how nice these are for the money"....or...."wow - they have new colors......I really like that........mods for the next one are going to be........"

Perceptive woman LOL !!!

Glenn D. · April 4th, 2008, 01:31 PM

<Raises hand> I did have a collection of 6 SX basses at one point. I'm down to four now. New pups, pots and strings and I've got the sounds I want at almost no coin.

Glenn D.

Tele Fan · April 4th, 2008, 01:38 PM

Would a vintage style 3 saddle bridge fit on the SX teles?

Dep · April 4th, 2008, 01:39 PM

My son got one of the SX teles about a month ago.

It's powder blue with a black guard. Has a tinted maple neck. (I'll get pics later, at work right now)

It played fine out of the box, but we had a setup done and it's even better now.

Finish was fine and it seems to stay in tune fairly well, but we'll probably upgrade the tuners before long.

Pickups are decent, so we aren't in a rush to change them out yet. Well, I'm not in a rush, my son want's to upgrade it with texas specials.

Can't beat the guitar for the price.

Dep

Double · April 4th, 2008, 01:50 PM

I just got a SX STL50 3TS and I am very impressed. I replaced both pickups with Dimarzio Virtual T's then replaced the pots and switch with CTS brand. I also replaced the Saddles with some GraphTech's Tusq's and the tuners with a set of Pings. Not a lot invested and quite a nice sounding and playing guitar. These Guitars are a real deal.

PJ · April 4th, 2008, 02:41 PM

So, Rhomco, how did you fit the neck shown in your pic? How about the SX Teles.....what's the neck pocket situation like on these, for
upgrading the neck using licensed parts? Anybody know on this?

getbent · April 4th, 2008, 02:54 PM

Wow, I'm really, really excited now... if Rob likes them... that is awesome... I might need one myself.

Daddydex · April 4th, 2008, 03:13 PM

I have a couple of SX's. Great value. If they came out with a Nashville Tele configuration I would be all over it.

Dan

capt pearl · April 4th, 2008, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dep

My son got one of the SX teles about a month ago.

It's powder blue with a black guard. Has a tinted maple neck. (I'll get pics later, at work right now)

It played fine out of the box, but we had a setup done and it's even better now.

Finish was fine and it seems to stay in tune fairly well, but we'll probably upgrade the tuners before long.

Pickups are decent, so we aren't in a rush to change them out yet. Well, I'm not in a rush, my son want's to upgrade it with texas specials.

Can't beat the guitar for the price.

Dep

yeah, this one your describing (i assume) what is this color? electric baby blue?
http://www.rondomusic.com/product913.html

and this one, a more teal-y, only slightly more tasteful that I also likes mucho
http://www.rondomusic.com/stl50vgn.html

my biggest concerns (other than a total lemon) is that it'll be heavy and not feel and sound good acoustically. once I get that reasonably light and fun to mess with foundation, the aesthetics and hardware are gravy. Tasty gravy!

-capt pearl

rhomco · April 4th, 2008, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PJ

So, Rhomco, how did you fit the neck shown in your pic? How about the SX Teles.....what's the neck pocket situation like on these, for
upgrading the neck using licensed parts? Anybody know on this?

the original neck after I cut down the headstock to make it more fendery.
The SX neck pockets I have seen will all take a lic. fender neck just fine. The SX does not like a vintage bridge though.
Rob

JDRNoPro · April 4th, 2008, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tele Fan

Would a vintage style 3 saddle bridge fit on the SX teles?

I fitted a vintage bridge to one of mine. Involved redrilling the string thru body holes - I started them about a half inch further back on the top of the body and angled forward to meet exist. ferrules on the back. Also had to fill 3 exist. bridge mounting holes that are exposed by the shorter vintage bridge. Not too bad if done carefully - will probably do it again on another. On the second SX I just drilled holes in the back "flange" of the stock bridge plate to accept 3 brass saddles as others have done. Nice easy 3 saddle solution. You can do a search to find more threads/info on these mods.

jwells393 · April 4th, 2008, 04:21 PM

Rob ........... I've wondered about the SX bridges. Are they the long Asian bridges with the string through holes near the rear lip .......... in other words, the holes are too far from the neck to take a vintage style bridge?

April 3rd, 2008, 06:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
the recluse TDPRI Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 33	New SX Tele=Ridiculous! (Good Ridiculous, not Bad) I ordered one of the recently listed Black SX STL-50 teles from Rondomusic a couple of days ago, and it was waiting for me when I got home today (pics will be up soon). All I can say is that I am VERY impressed. The fretwork is fantastic, no sharp edges or high frets on a very nice chunky maple neck. Other posters have alluded to needing to replace the tuners, but these seem ok. I think I am going to let them stay for a while. The pots seem decent and it sounds great both plugged in and unplugged. This was $123 shipped, and this guitar is more than worth that. Also, as other posters have mentioned the neck rout is HB sized. When I asked Rondo directly, they said it was an sc rout, but apparently not.

April 3rd, 2008, 10:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 65 Posts: 14,261 101 Photos	That looks great. I've really been tempted to buy one of those but I'm trying to stop my guitar buying addiction. Haven't bought one in over a year. I read these threads about guys buying the Saga and Grizzly kits. I think a better option is to buy an SX Tele style ........ take it apart and put it back together. You'd probably end up with a better guitar at a cheaper price. __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" I'm just not cool enough to be a Mac person.

April 3rd, 2008, 10:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
SatelliteOrders Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lafayette, IN Age: 39 Posts: 1,066 15 Photos	Part of what I want to learn is doing a finish, so I <i>will</i> get myself a Grizzly someday. But everything I hear says that the SXs are good, and I am desperate for a #1 tele, so I will break down one of these days. __________________

April 3rd, 2008, 10:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
BroadMaster Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: PARIS. REPUBLIC of TEXAS Age: 56 Posts: 1,529 4 Photos	How does the new teleclone get along with the ampeg? What model is that, btw. Good score on the Rondo. How chunky is the neck? Could you take time to measure thickness at the nut and 12th fret, if ya have time? Thanks __________________ {disclaimer} It's like EVERYTHING* else on this entire forum, it boils down to what *YOU* choose, to suit you. If the human mind was a simple thing to understand, we would be too simple to understand it.

April 3rd, 2008, 11:00 PM	#7 (permalink)
toadman Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: andoverandoverandover,ct Age: 46 Posts: 1,497	nice cheapie! now tell us about those cool looking pedals in the pix! __________________ toadman the plank spanker www.slugnickel.com www.zydecohogs.com "The ultimate result of protecting man from folly is to fill the world with fools" Herbert Spencer

April 3rd, 2008, 09:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
the recluse TDPRI Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 33	Here's a couple of pics:

April 3rd, 2008, 10:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
Nashter TDPRI Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Beaverton, OR Age: 37 Posts: 20	Glad you got a good one. I had a BAD ridiculous SX Tele. The bridge was too close to the nut that it would not intonate. I couldn't get the saddles back far enough. I tried to move the bridge back but its a lot harder to plug and drill 6 good holes when the body is finished. hard to line up on the drill press, and finish cracking. I sold the neck on ebay, and the body is a hunk o junk in my closet.

April 3rd, 2008, 11:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
PJ Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 3,125 8 Photos	I'm tempted to Hot Hod one of these Xaviere things - the P90 model, perhaps. But, I'm waiting to hear more about them. __________________ PJ "I don't know if it's art, but I like it."

April 3rd, 2008, 11:19 PM	#9 (permalink)
JDRNoPro Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Orrington, ME Age: 59 Posts: 836 1 Photos	Congrats Recluse!! Your experience matches mine for the 2 SX's I bought this year. Both are now Esquire clones & real players but were very good well beyond their meager price right out of the box. I haven't taken the time to measure my necks but would be interested if you do. Both of mine are noticeably chunkier than my AV 52. I've been hoping the SX would be available in black, but not quite this soon LOL !! Looks great with that dark amber neck. BTW, headstock reshape is pretty easy if you should ever be so inclined. Cool Ampeg, too........

April 3rd, 2008, 11:23 PM	#10 (permalink)
rotren Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Canada, but born and raised in Sweden. Age: 39 Posts: 268	I got an SX Strat and it was so-so. I had some fret issues, but otherwise it was promising. The wood was really resonant and good sounding in mine. I think it's hit and miss with SX guitars. The quality control is very up and down but I have heard from quite a few who have been lucky and prefer theirs to a MIM. __________________ Guitar Video Lessons & Demos - from country to jazz to rock to blues to...

April 3rd, 2008, 11:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
getbent Moderator Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Benito County, California Posts: 13,589 37 Photos	I just bought this for my niece... I can't wait to hear it. __________________ Let me preface this by saying I don't know anything about anything.-- Allen St. John

April 3rd, 2008, 11:44 PM	#14 (permalink)
blueshawk1 Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Upstate NY Age: 52 Posts: 338 6 Photos	I have three SX guitars, an ash tele, a strat and an Lp jr. type with P90s, I've been very satisfied with all three. I've only gotten one SX that I had to return, and the problem with it was the vintage white had a flourescent green hue to it.

April 4th, 2008, 12:01 AM	#17 (permalink)
PJ Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 3,125 8 Photos	Recluse...is the neck replaceable with "licensed" stuff on the Xaviere? Wonder if it on the SX and Turser models, also? __________________ PJ "I don't know if it's art, but I like it."

April 4th, 2008, 12:06 AM	#18 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 65 Posts: 14,261 101 Photos	Getbent ................ You're going to owe us a detailed review of that thing. __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" I'm just not cool enough to be a Mac person.

April 4th, 2008, 03:36 AM	#19 (permalink)
DLGinSC Banned TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 64	I have two SX teles (see my avatar) and also an SX lap steel. The guys over on the Steel Guitar forum love the lap steels. I call my teles Dagwood 'n Blondie. I had the same problem with Dagwood, the black-on-black tele that Nashter had with his. But, I went to the local hobby shop and got some shorter black steel screws, cut the springs in half and adjusted almost as tight as they would go. Intonation is almost right on now. Mine is 1-5/8" at nut and 2" at 12th fret.

April 4th, 2008, 10:10 AM	#22 (permalink)
the recluse TDPRI Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 33	That looks great! I believe there are some new Xaviere models on the way, I hope they have pickguards, it just allows for some nice looks.

April 4th, 2008, 11:51 AM	#25 (permalink)
FirstBassman Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,463	Recluse, the black Tele looks great. Happy playing! GetBent, my goodness that guitar is also gorgeous! I don't remember seeing that on Rondo's site before. As I've mentioned several times, I have an SX Strat (in brown sunburst and bar) and I think it is just fine for my level of playing. Ya know, Kurt could be changing the whole idea of GAS. It used to be a bit of a "sacrifice" or at least a little thought went into spending $500 or $1,000 on an instrument (as long as the mortage was paid and the kids were fed). But at around only $120 a guitar, one could start "collecting" these things like coffee mugs. Well, not quite, but you know what I mean.

April 4th, 2008, 12:50 PM	#28 (permalink)
rhomco Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Crowley, Texas Posts: 1,100	Douglas Guitars are Superior to SX Guitars I have two Douglas teles, four Douglas ES-335 clones and I have modded a half dozen SX teles over the last few years. They are all extremely good values and good quality construction. Hardware and electronics can be improved but what would you expect for guitars this reasonable? These guitars easily outclass the GFS line. I would give a definate edge to the Douglas teles and ES-335 clones over the SX line. Just a bit better in all characteristics as reflected in the slightly higher price. Rob __________________ If I won the Lotto.... I'd just build (OK, OK Assemble) guitars and sell them till the money ran out

April 4th, 2008, 01:00 PM	#29 (permalink)
JDRNoPro Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Orrington, ME Age: 59 Posts: 836 1 Photos	FirstBassman said: "But at around only $120 per guitar, one could start "collecting" these things like coffee mugs." Yup - my wife's already made a similar comment........not as a suggestion but as something she see's happening - must have something to do with my comments like "I can't believe how nice these are for the money"....or...."wow - they have new colors......I really like that........mods for the next one are going to be........" Perceptive woman LOL !!!

April 4th, 2008, 01:31 PM	#30 (permalink)
Glenn D. Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fort Collins, CO Age: 48 Posts: 207	<Raises hand> I did have a collection of 6 SX basses at one point. I'm down to four now. New pups, pots and strings and I've got the sounds I want at almost no coin. Glenn D.

April 4th, 2008, 01:38 PM	#31 (permalink)
Tele Fan Friend of Leo's Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Louisville, Ky Age: 30 Posts: 2,933	Would a vintage style 3 saddle bridge fit on the SX teles? __________________ Life is better when you just make it up as you go along.

April 4th, 2008, 01:39 PM	#32 (permalink)
Dep Tele-Meister Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: St Johns, Florida Posts: 320	My son got one of the SX teles about a month ago. It's powder blue with a black guard. Has a tinted maple neck. (I'll get pics later, at work right now) It played fine out of the box, but we had a setup done and it's even better now. Finish was fine and it seems to stay in tune fairly well, but we'll probably upgrade the tuners before long. Pickups are decent, so we aren't in a rush to change them out yet. Well, I'm not in a rush, my son want's to upgrade it with texas specials. Can't beat the guitar for the price. Dep

April 4th, 2008, 01:50 PM	#33 (permalink)
Double TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 21	I just got a SX STL50 3TS and I am very impressed. I replaced both pickups with Dimarzio Virtual T's then replaced the pots and switch with CTS brand. I also replaced the Saddles with some GraphTech's Tusq's and the tuners with a set of Pings. Not a lot invested and quite a nice sounding and playing guitar. These Guitars are a real deal.

April 4th, 2008, 02:41 PM	#34 (permalink)
PJ Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 3,125 8 Photos	So, Rhomco, how did you fit the neck shown in your pic? How about the SX Teles.....what's the neck pocket situation like on these, for upgrading the neck using licensed parts? Anybody know on this? __________________ PJ "I don't know if it's art, but I like it."

April 4th, 2008, 02:54 PM	#35 (permalink)
getbent Moderator Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Benito County, California Posts: 13,589 37 Photos	Wow, I'm really, really excited now... if Rob likes them... that is awesome... I might need one myself. __________________ Let me preface this by saying I don't know anything about anything.-- Allen St. John

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April 4th, 2008, 03:13 PM	#36 (permalink)
Daddydex Friend of Leo's Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,445	I have a couple of SX's. Great value. If they came out with a Nashville Tele configuration I would be all over it. Dan __________________ My Music Page

April 4th, 2008, 04:21 PM	#40 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 65 Posts: 14,261 101 Photos	Rob ........... I've wondered about the SX bridges. Are they the long Asian bridges with the string through holes near the rear lip .......... in other words, the holes are too far from the neck to take a vintage style bridge? __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" I'm just not cool enough to be a Mac person.