SX Ursa 2 MN 6 BK 6 String Bass

This new 6-String bass from SX guitars features classic jazz styling at a great low price! Light weight, yet produces a full range of colorful tones Dual cutaways allow access to the highest frets Bound bolt-on maple neck with adjustable truss rod Maple fretboard with 20 jumbo frets and contrasting black dot inlays create a stunning look Solid basswood body Passive pickups offer superior output Two volume controls and one tone control let you tailor your individual sound Bold chrome vintage saddle Headstock compliments saddle with chrome hardware Headstock features 4+2 tuner separation (4 on one side, two on the other) Free padded carry bag and instructional DVD in English and Spanish included Measurements Overall length 47" Body length: 18 3/4" Scale length: 34" Width at the widest point: 14 1/4" Body thickness: 1 11/16" Width of the neck at the nut: 2 1/8" Width of the neck at the 12th fret: 2 15/16" Width of the neck at the 20th fret 3 1/4" Thickness of the neck at the first fret: 13/16" Thickness of the neck at the 12th fret: 3/4" Radius: 14" Neck pickup: 3 15/16" x 11/16" Bridge pickup: 5 1/16" x 11/16" String spacing at the nut: 5/16" (1 3/4" overall) String spacing at the bridge: 5/8" (3 3/16" overall) Factory string gauge .030-.125 (heavier gauges may require drilling out bridge holes) Weight: only 10 1/2 pounds! Wiring Diagram

I received my new, black Ursa 2 six string bass (maple fretboard) about three hours ago. I have been over it with a fine-tooth comb, and am amazed at both the quality and the setup straight from the box. I have always had to "fix" something on new MIM Fender instruments (adjusting action, intonation, neck alignment, etc.) but not on this bass. A quick tuning, and I've been playing it for the last two hours. I had anticipated changing the pickups and possibly adding an active preamp, but honestly, there's no need for anything to be done to it. From the fretwork to the finish to the tone, it's good to go. BTW, the low B rings like a PIANO! Even the stock strings (always the first thing to be changed on inexpensive instruments) are good enough for now. Once again, Rondo Music proves you don't have to have family in the music store business to get a great deal on quality equipment. Many, many thanks!