Rondo has new SX Tele style with P90 Neck pup!

bluescube · May 7th, 2008, 05:57 AM

Way cool!

http://www.rondomusic.com/stl50p90vwh

mikespe · May 7th, 2008, 06:26 AM

WOW...O\I wondered when that popped up? I check the site a few times a week for deals on B-Stocks. I must have missed that one!

Coffeemutt · May 7th, 2008, 08:25 AM

Ooooh! SeXy!

riolux · May 7th, 2008, 08:34 AM

Do they ship outside the US? :-)

capt pearl · May 7th, 2008, 08:48 AM

3 quick questions for Rondo owners (Rondowners ?) or them others what would know:

1 - how are the stock pickups?
2 - how hard to convert to 3x compensated saddles?
3 - weight? (i.e., light or heavy)

Thanks,

-capt pearl

SatelliteOrders · May 7th, 2008, 09:07 AM

I've heard comments on SX before, and this is what I remember.

1. Stock pickups are OK. I've seen lots of folks comment on how good these things out of the box, how they were planning on getting new pups but decided that stock was fine.
2. The bridge and the stringthru holes are too close, so you'd have to do a lot of redrilling to get a standard bridge on there.

If I'm wrong, I'd like to know.

ajgus · May 7th, 2008, 09:16 AM

I've been itching for one of them SX Teles (or maybe even a Strat

).

elmerbumpkin · May 7th, 2008, 09:19 AM

I have one of the SX short scale $119 models.

I tell ya, it looks great!

pickups are ok, need to be adjusted though (?), the whole guitar plays 'quiet' to me, even at amp levels significantly higher than with my tele, sg, stringmaster, etc....

The frets feel like speedbumps almost. My fingers don't move over them like on my other guitars.

The jack for the cable is on the front of the guitar, which would be fine if the whammy bar didn't hit it.

I'm satisfied for a 100 dollar guitar. But it helped me understand some of the tangible differences between a 100 build and a 600 build, that's fer sure.

tuuur · May 7th, 2008, 09:22 AM

If only they would make a (double) bound telecaster style, preferrably black...

Tdot · May 7th, 2008, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capt pearl

3 - weight? (i.e., light or heavy)

Rondo says this model- "Actual Weight is only 8 lbs"

xjazzy · May 7th, 2008, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by riolux

Do they ship outside the US? :-)

Yes they do.

Quote:

Originally Posted by capt pearl

3 quick questions for Rondo owners (Rondowners ?) or them others what would know:

1 - how are the stock pickups?
2 - how hard to convert to 3x compensated saddles?
3 - weight? (i.e., light or heavy)

Thanks,

-capt pearl

I have a friend who bought one SX from Rondo with string through and he is very pleased with the guitar. I haven't compared it to my Classic '50 yet.

mikespe · May 7th, 2008, 11:33 AM

I have the SX Ash Strat and love it! It did take a lot to get it tuned/innotated originally but now all is stable. The body did crack but I don't know if I did it or if it came that way. I fixed it so all is well. The stock pups sound great to me and it plays excellent and smooth. If you're not used to jumbo frets it will take some getting used to. I have and Agile AL2000 LP copy I bought from them 2 years ago so I am used to the jumbos. I paid $141 shipped for the guitar and it was well worth it. Even if you swap out the pups and/or bridge it is still a great guitar!

riolux · May 7th, 2008, 11:41 AM

I like the mahogany/P90 strat! Only a leftie?

http://www.rondomusic.com/product1559.html

riolux · May 7th, 2008, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xjazzy

Yes they do.
I have a friend who bought one SX from Rondo

Do you know what the shipping is to Europe?
(I could check their site but then I have to add it to the cart and check out and then cancel the order...)

ce24 · May 7th, 2008, 11:49 AM

I now have 3 Rondo's but they are the Agile line...as820 w/p90 (es335clone) telecatster and an LP...I think they are great guitars for bang 4 buk you can't beat them....

Cheers
ce24

Daddydex · May 7th, 2008, 12:51 PM

I have the SST 57 Strat with P90's in that same color. The color is butt ugly. Has a greenish tint to it. I think a tortoise guard could save it but 40-50 bucks for a guard on a 109 dollar guitar. Can't justify it. Yet. I do like the guitar though.

You can hear the P90's in action here http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page...songID=6499980

The SX kicks in on the outro solo at 4:25.

Dan

the recluse · May 7th, 2008, 01:22 PM

I recently bought an SX tele and have been blown away by the quality. I have upgraded the tuners and the pickups, and put in a 5 way switch.

I hear that sometimes their QC can be hit or miss (as it it for a lot of off shore brands) but I would have no reservations about buying from Rondo again.

mikehixx · May 7th, 2008, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tuuur

If only they would make a (double) bound telecaster style, preferrably black...

No double bounds (I too would love to see one), but I did spot this one with the Ash Burl bound top. Good looking guitar for not a lot of scratch. Sweet 3-saddle on it too.

I think I'll try my luck with one of these. Now -- do I go with the P-90 or or the bound body....

mikespe · May 7th, 2008, 03:00 PM

Do a search for this guitar here on the forum. A few people just bought one and they did some reviews on it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikehixx

No double bounds (I too would love to see one), but I did spot this one with the Ash Burl bound top. Good looking guitar for not a lot of scratch. Sweet 3-saddle on it too.

I think I'll try my luck with one of these. Now -- do I go with the P-90 or or the bound body....

getbent · May 7th, 2008, 03:04 PM

I dig mine.

ajgus · May 7th, 2008, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by riolux

Do you know what the shipping is to Europe?
(I could check their site but then I have to add it to the cart and check out and then cancel the order...)

Email Kurt at kurt@rondomusic.com He's very helpful.

riolux · May 7th, 2008, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajgus

Email Kurt at kurt@rondomusic.com He's very helpful.

Thanks, will do.

FirstBassman · May 7th, 2008, 05:12 PM

It will cost but yes Kurt ships to Europe.

Tele Fan · May 7th, 2008, 05:16 PM

I pulled the trigger on one of teles w/ a p90 this evening, I'll post a review once I get it in. I already have one of their LP copies and it's a great guitar, if extremely heavy.

JDRNoPro · May 7th, 2008, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capt pearl

3 quick questions for Rondo owners (Rondowners ?) or them others what would know:

1 - how are the stock pickups?
2 - how hard to convert to 3x compensated saddles?
3 - weight? (i.e., light or heavy)

Thanks,

-capt pearl

Capt:

I bought a couple of SX teles earlier this year that I used for Esquire projects that I'm very happy with. To your questions:

1 - Not bad at all
2 - It can be done, but conversion to vintage bridge/3 brass saddles as Satelliteorders said takes some work. I did that on one but there's a much simpler alternative - simply drill 3 new holes in the rear lip of the stock bridgeplate to accept mounting screws for the 3 saddle setup - works great.
3 - One of mine weighs 7.6 lbs and the other is about 8.3 or so. Incidently both of mine are very resonant and play great. Nice chunky neck, and I was surprised that the large frets/flatter board are no issue for me - kinda like the feel.

Do a search for Rondo SX tele and you'll find lots of info, including detailed posts about fitting bridge/saddles.

BTW, that new tele must be very new - I was looking at the Rondo site a couple of days ago (thinking about buying another STL50) and didn'

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SatelliteOrders Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lafayette, IN Age: 38 Posts: 253	I've heard comments on SX before, and this is what I remember. 1. Stock pickups are OK. I've seen lots of folks comment on how good these things out of the box, how they were planning on getting new pups but decided that stock was fine. 2. The bridge and the stringthru holes are too close, so you'd have to do a lot of redrilling to get a standard bridge on there. If I'm wrong, I'd like to know. __________________ Jazz musicians enjoy themselves more than anyone listening to them does.

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elmerbumpkin Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: A-TX Posts: 249 2 Photos	I have one of the SX short scale $119 models. I tell ya, it looks great! pickups are ok, need to be adjusted though (?), the whole guitar plays 'quiet' to me, even at amp levels significantly higher than with my tele, sg, stringmaster, etc.... The frets feel like speedbumps almost. My fingers don't move over them like on my other guitars. The jack for the cable is on the front of the guitar, which would be fine if the whammy bar didn't hit it. I'm satisfied for a 100 dollar guitar. But it helped me understand some of the tangible differences between a 100 build and a 600 build, that's fer sure.

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riolux TDPRI Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stockholm, Sweden Age: 29 Posts: 47	I like the mahogany/P90 strat! Only a leftie? http://www.rondomusic.com/product1559.html

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ce24 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Idaho Age: 57 Posts: 204	I now have 3 Rondo's but they are the Agile line...as820 w/p90 (es335clone) telecatster and an LP...I think they are great guitars for bang 4 buk you can't beat them.... Cheers ce24 __________________ www.motagator.net/slackwater "you can be happy or you can be miserable..the amount of work is the same"

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Daddydex Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,256	I have the SST 57 Strat with P90's in that same color. The color is butt ugly. Has a greenish tint to it. I think a tortoise guard could save it but 40-50 bucks for a guard on a 109 dollar guitar. Can't justify it. Yet. I do like the guitar though. You can hear the P90's in action here http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page...songID=6499980 The SX kicks in on the outro solo at 4:25. Dan __________________ Teles are like Mr. Potato head Last edited by Daddydex : May 7th, 2008 at 01:55 PM.

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the recluse TDPRI Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 31	I recently bought an SX tele and have been blown away by the quality. I have upgraded the tuners and the pickups, and put in a 5 way switch. I hear that sometimes their QC can be hit or miss (as it it for a lot of off shore brands) but I would have no reservations about buying from Rondo again.

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Tele Fan Tele-Holic Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Louisville, Ky Age: 29 Posts: 578	I pulled the trigger on one of teles w/ a p90 this evening, I'll post a review once I get it in. I already have one of their LP copies and it's a great guitar, if extremely heavy. __________________ Life is better when you just make it up as you go along.