Yo Jonny. I agree with your comments. I think the SX tone is warmer. Squier is a bit punchier. Isn't the Ibanez an active bass? That would certainly put it in a different category. You put a lot of detail in this video. Good on you mate!

Oof squier wins hands down for me. I like my classic vibe so much im considering getting a 2nd one for rounds. Great vid dude 👊

Jonny, great video as always!!! Oddly enough , the CV 60s precision bass has a wider nut at 1.685 as opposed to the fender player precision bass at 1.625.

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Yeah weirdly I thought the CV was way comfier when I compared them!

I've been a Jazz bass guy since around 1994 but started wanting a P bass a hair over a year ago. After looking through all of the Fenders, found out that their color selection on current models is absolutely abysmal! I wanted a candy apple red P bass with a maple fretboard. I ended up getting a Dean Paramount for $299 on sale. The thing is so amazing that I ended up exclusively using it on my band's new album.

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

1994 was a great year (the year I was born!). Glad you found THE one! Looks are actually so important I think, you've got to want to pick it up! I've not looked into Dean much since school, ill check it out! 😁

@Metalbass1979

3 жыл бұрын

@@JonnyDibble That is exactly why I'm shocked that Fender's color choices are so few. Even trying to find a Squier version that is just a P pickup with and has a decent color choice is hard. If you ever get a chance to try the Dean Paramount, you'll be shocked. I directly compared it to a $1500 USA Fender and have to say that the Dean was the clear champion.

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

@@Metalbass1979 Seems like they're releasing limited edition colours like the mustang in sherwood green and shell pink, really hope they're testing interested and keep some of those around! 🔥 Thats amazing!!

That squier basically out shoots sound-wise both of the other basses in every context for me. I’ve been considering swapping mine out but am happy to see that maybe I’ll invest in a different part of my setup instead!

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah its a great sounding and playing bass! I've since upgraded the pickup to an EMG Geezer Butler, sounds great 👌

@dandylion2837

3 жыл бұрын

how long have you been playing? Just curious cause I‘m bout to get my first bass !

A quick pick - SX - Love that sound. Just as well just locked one in to pick up tomorrow for 150

I have an old American made peavey fury with seymore duncan quarter pounders definitely the best p bass I've ever played and I got it for a steal on my local Craigslist because it looks beat up.

The SX has a lovely finish. It does make you wonder why other budget manufacturers cannot do something similar. I do quite like the headstock on the SX. It does not infringe on the F trademark but keeps the round-ish shape. I don’t like the P and J inspired basses which try to square off the headstock shape and just end up looking ugly (are you listening, Sire).

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

This is the newer shape of SX headstock, the old ones are criminally pointy! Haha yep, not a fan of the rowing ore look on the sires!

@stephenhookings1985

3 жыл бұрын

J & D are also decent finish and cheap. DV 247 sell them in UK (Musicstore de equivalent to Harley Benton but they been working with them for longer than Thomann). Having said that I am not convinced about the wood under the J & D whereas the SX is quality.

I own a Squire PJ, an older SX Jazz Bass, and a TMB 100. I love all three, but the SX is far and away the best built, and the finish detail is impeccable! Both the Squire and the Ibanez needed fret work, but the SX was finished as well as my old American Fender. The neck profile on the Squire is pretty close to a Jazz Bass neck, and is incredibly fast and smooth. The SX neck is more like a modern P Bass, but still very nice. The Ibanez is very good as well, but it is really unlike the others. As far as tone goes, they are all very unique, but very well voiced. If I had to choose just one, I would be very hard pressed to make a decision... But, honestly, my SX is just so freaking beautiful! I'm very happy that I don't have to worry about making a choice between the three!

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

What a coincidence! 😍 Agree with everything here, the SX really is outstanding, not just for the money!

@skooterbrah

3 жыл бұрын

@@JonnyDibble okay, since you and I seem to have very similar tastes, I have to firmly recommend that you get your paws on a Gretsch 2220! Yes, it is a short scale, but I find it to be the most FUN bass to play, and the pickups sound phenomenal!

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

@@skooterbrah Yesssss. Really want to try one of these! I feel like those humbuckers would really suit the shorter scale

@stephenhookings1985

3 жыл бұрын

"Describe the worst SX you have ever owned" Fantastic. But I did also buy a Surf Green J & D just for the colour and I wouldn't be surprised if it was build in similar factory.

@geoffwebsdale3309

2 жыл бұрын

Good to hear. Locked in.

You helped me so much! I am a yonging and I play drums and just quite a while ago a relized I really followed the bass and the sound of it so I really wanna learn to play bass and I want to get my own p bass so this has halped me tremendously! thank you sooo much!!!

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Glad to be of help 😁

@dandylion2837

3 жыл бұрын

Me too, I play trumpet for 10 years, now would like to get a precision bass to start my bass journey

I’ve just bought an SX 57 vtg series jazz bass in cream ,was really surprised at the quality and sound for the price ,pickups surprisingly good and the finish is beautiful ,would recommend trying one .

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Yeah I was on the look out for the Jazz bass version initially. Amazing value basses!

@stephenhookings1985

3 жыл бұрын

So I got 5 string one 2nd hand that had been converted to fretless with LaBella white nylon Coates strings. Lovely bass. Bit neck heavy but with a strap no problems. Then I got a SX 75 Jazz bass - beautiful bass. Added some Ironstone Jazz pickups and a Fender high mass bridge. Just left to shim the neck to get lower action (those bridges are high). But much better balance.

I’ve got the Sx in sparkly blue , and short scale , magic

I play a SX Preci copy. Maple fingerboard. Seymour Duncan PU, flatwound strings. Every note is full of the sound of soul, Motown, rock'n"roll. A lot better as my original fender Preci I played in the 80 ties. Besides, last year found a SX sting ray copy. Same quality as the Preci. I also play a Squire Tele and a Squire Esquire. Both very good instruments for very friendly price.

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

Amazing! I really miss this SX bass. They're amazing! Great mod platforms 👌 Soubds like a great collection 😄

Hi Jonny, In the end it's all about sound and to my humble opion, The Squier beats the other two by miles! The sound is clear and authentic for a P-bass where the other two are a bit messy in the lower regions. Off course price matters but it still doesn't squeeze out your bank account. Thnx for the video! I've been looking for an affordable P-bass for some time and this helps a little. The Squier would ne my choice, probably modded with a Fender CS60 pickup (like I modded both my Fender Mex and Squier J-basses with those) as I really like that vintage sound! Gettin' old I guess . . .

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Danny! The Squier definitely has the most clarity. Its a beast! I've since swapped out the pickup again for an EMG Geezer Butler. Sounds wicked!

@stephenhookings1985

3 жыл бұрын

@@JonnyDibble I suspect the SX also would sound decent with the EMGs. I out some EMG J bass pickups in cheap J & D surf green - shallow I know but that colour begged me to do it. One of the straightest necks ever - £125. Sure needed set up and filing fret ends. Easy job. Great platform for modding.

Nice one Jonny. Just got myself a Squier CV mustang. Can’t fault the quality at all. Only thing I had to do is shield it (which completely silenced the hum) and string it with Labella flats. It’s an absolute dream now. Keep up the good work. 🐇

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marcus! Oh man that mustang looks SO nice. I'm looking to get a short scale and put some flats on it! Looking at the shell pink bronco haha

@marcusparnell2403

3 жыл бұрын

Jonny Dibble mine is the surf green one. Highly recommended.

It would be interesting to see how the Cort GB54p Stands between these. Cort has been producing some outstanding gear for very low prices.

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah! I recently reviewed the GB34JJ and it's awesome 👌 thanks for checking out the video!

Wish I'd watched this before I bought my Talman. Tried a classic vibe jazz bass and a Sterling sub ray 4 but ended up going for the Talman with a smile on my face that I'd saved 150 quid. Thought a couple of weeks later I'm agreeing with your thoughts on the Ibanez.

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

Ah thats a shame! Its like, the foundations are there for a great bass and it plays super well...But the pickups and electronics just let it down!

@stephenhookings1985

3 жыл бұрын

I was blindly listening whilst replying to comments. The Ibanez sound stood out - the SX and Squier were very similar - pesronally a like all my SX over my Squier's. So the Ibanez is decent tonal platform to build on? Plus you got the PJ.

really thinking about getting a bass, so this is the exact kinda video i need 😅

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! There are SO many amazing affordable basses in the market 😁 Let me know what you decide to go for!

Good comparison video. Have you ever checked out the Aria Pro II Jet B bass? It's a 32" scale offset body with J pups it looks interesting at $349. They also have a model STB-PB which is a P bass version with a 34" scale at $299.

@JonnyDibble

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! No I haven't. Sounds great though?!

I have an sx spb 57...it is amazing for the price!!

I had an SX P Bass about 15 years ago. It was surprisingly great for $200 CAD. Kind of surprised you said the SX sounded like the Squier except for being muddier. What I heard was that it was throatier/ beefier. Sounded like the pickup was hotter, and had more midrange and bass frequencies. Squier sounded kind of weak in the low end and midrange, which are what the classic P Bass tone is all about.

@JonnyDibble

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with all those! It's definitely throated, but to me a still a bit murder compared to the Squier. In hindsight, the SX is my favourite

WHY DOES THE SX SOUND LOWER AND UNDEFINED IN ITS NOTES?

What mods did your buddy do to his Talman? I have one, looking to at least upgrade the pickups.

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

All gold hardware and I believe barekunckle pickups!

Maybe a 60s Classic Vibe Jazz Bass would be cool to see? It'll make good friends with the P-Bass!

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

The sonic blue is calling me. I've now got a jazz bass arriving tomorrow, comparing the CV basses would be cool!

That's odd, I love jazzes, always had Ps, then a month ago I found myself playing my Ps all the time, the sound is just so right, no faffing, it's just the sound I've been seeking as is. 😎

What about a squier vintage modified 77 Jazz Bass? Affordable, great quality and sexy looking bass in my opinion. Totally worth checking them out! Great video and comparison!

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

All the VM and CV stuff is stellar! Ill keep an eye put for one for sure. Thanks!

@williamperri3437

6 ай бұрын

I owned it. It’s sick. I sold it to my brother and he wont sell it back.

Thank you, it was very useful. Now could you do the same about affordable jazz basses? :-)

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

Would love to! Need to get my hands on some 😋

Interesting, the Ibanez P almost has a bit of a thunderous Gibson EB-0 humbucker tone.

Have you ever played an Ibanez AK? I have an offering but as a E-Guitar player I have no ideas about Basses

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! I'm assuming you mean an ATK? I've not played one personally but I've heard people call them "Musicman killers" which bodes well for the Ibanez! 🔥

“Why would have a p when I can have a j?” Right on

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

I've moved to the dark side

If in doubt get a P/J bass. ;)

I'd go with a Squier Sonic Precision bass. For the price it can't be beat.

I purchased an sx p bass from a porn shop with the intention of taking the neck for a project. After taking it home and plugging it in I immediately decided to keep it. I get that it is a bit darker sounding than the squire but I think it really does that original 50's/60s sound that we hear so often on recordings so well.

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

I miss my SX really badly. Awesome basses!

@craighenshaw4487

3 жыл бұрын

Mines in cherry red. I have added ashtrays too, which make it impossible to play but add to the look. Have you ever played a Fender JP90? I have two but never see reviews of them.

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

@@craighenshaw4487 Oooh VERY nice. I havent!

Squier definitely has the cleanest tone in my opinion

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely the most clarity! Such a machine

@musenw8834

2 жыл бұрын

Ahh yes because of the PJ right? Basically blending the bridge and the splits gives a kickass clean tone

The Vintage v4 p-bass, would be another worthy contender🎸

@JonnyDibble

2 жыл бұрын

I actually bought one to review and it got lost in the post 😓😭

You know where my loyalties lie :) I haven't played the Talman you have but I think we've both agreed we're not really active guys :) If you borrow mine for a video I can tell you the faults (which are on me tbh) As always, great video buddy! x

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed! You even got a shout out in this video for those Talman mods! 😝 That would be sick man. Thankyou

Hi Jonny. I have an SX FPB-62, and I'm thinking to change the pickup. I'm looking for something cheap but with good sound, and I'm considering a Wilkinson WPB, a Warman Classic PB and a Roswell QPA. ¿Any suggestion? ¿Would this change improve the sound or with the stock pickup is just enough? Thanks!

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Personally I really like that stock pickup 😊 I think to really improve you'd want to spend a bit more and maybe look into Seymour Duncans? I've only used roswell in the Harley Benton Enhanced series which were pretty good but not a considerable upgrade? Sorry I cant be more help! Personal preference at the end of the day 😁

@KurtFuller

3 жыл бұрын

@@JonnyDibble Thank you so much. I think I'll stay with the stock pickup by the moment. I like Seymur Duncan Antiquity II and SPB-2, but they´re quiet expensive.

I love your playing style. It's exactly my playing style. Weirdness.

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude! Its not so common to find someone with the same style on KZread, thought id help fill a gap 😁

Overall i liked the tmb tone. Not sure if its on my end. But the sound was coming through very overdriven.

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

I snapped the volume control off so its full volume all the time 🥲 need to get it sorted!

I like the Talman more. It's versatile, it has a sexy shape, and I like the tone. It's all a matter of personal taste though.

@JonnyDibble

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Totally all down to whatever floats your boat 😄

Wow that Ibanez is surprising good

Would installing a preamp bypass on the Ibanez Talman help improve the tone of the bass?

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

Potentially! I've had a few people comment on my Talman review saying they've done that and were pleased with the results! Worth experimenting with before replacing anything?? 😊

@rustopholis

3 жыл бұрын

How do you install a preamp bypass? or what does that mean?

Do a review on the Ray24 CA you have in the back!

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Take a look on my channel, I already have 😊

You should do a new video about which is the best straight out of the box cheapest best p bass? Perhaps

@JonnyDibble

2 жыл бұрын

Rhat would be cool! Harley Benton, Glarry and Squier Afinity maybe??

@kylenakasone5748

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe a Squier CV 60s P instead of an Afinity.

I was always a j bass guy but now have more p’s with flats on

I'm guessing the SX and Squier use the same stock pickups and possibly built in the same factory, over at the Samick plant,they sounded exactly be the same thru my Audio Technica headphones

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

They're not the same pickups, but wouldn't be surprised if they were made in the same factory!

@StevieZero

2 жыл бұрын

SX are built in the Starsun factory

Giving P basses a score out of 10 for Versatility is like rating field artillery guns for Subtlety.

I need a opinion for squier affinity pj bass vs Ibenez TMB100. What should i buy??

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

Great question! Need to check out the new Affinity PJ range before I recommend 😋

@dilankakavinda6329

3 жыл бұрын

@@JonnyDibble im waiting for your next review of squier affinity PJ 😍😍☺️

If I got a squier CV I would be able to change the neck for a fender one?

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

Potentially, you'd have to measure the neck pocket/neck. Unfortunately they're not all the same!

@cristovaopt

3 жыл бұрын

@@JonnyDibble thx my man

what camera do you use?

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

Sony A6300 with a Sigma 30mm lens 😊

SX has the best punch.

The Ibanez Talman PJ is a bit more mellow, but a lot more versatile with active EQ boost/cut for highs and lows and of course me a master volume and balance. It’s great for a wide variety of styles. I’ve used it mostly for rock, metal, and punk, but it works for a lot more… I will say it has a bit less sustain than the others

Great review. However, that Ibanez rocks!

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Points for the Talman 😁

@luislanda-schreitt2631

3 жыл бұрын

@@JonnyDibble I'm getting an Ibanez TBM 100 for my 14 year old kid. He has been playing on a Squier P-Bass, the absolut cheapest one, for about a year. I'm quite convinced that the Ibanez will help him to get to the next level.

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

@@luislanda-schreitt2631 its a lovely bass to play! Hope he likes it 😊

Hmmm ... that SX !!

I’d say the squire or Ibanez.

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

All 3 have their own unique qualities 👌

I agree with the electronics on the talman i hate the active pre amp on mine

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

Would've been better off with nicer straight passive pickups!

@Owen-ne6pe

3 жыл бұрын

@@JonnyDibble yeah the pickups are way too noisy if it was active it probably would’ve sounded great

I have an Ibanez.

Dat sexy blue tho!

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

Ridiculous finish 😍

@stephenhookings1985

3 жыл бұрын

I have the translucent blue SX JB75. It looks even better in reality than the product brochure - and that looks great.

"Hi my names johnny and it might be a sin...."

Squier all the way

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

My number 1!

The Ibanez had a significant difference in tone. The SX and Squier were TONALY almost identical

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

To my ear the SX has a little bit more of a low mid scoop to it, both sound amazing though and definitely closer than the Talman!

@GearStuffandThings

3 жыл бұрын

@@JonnyDibble I have an SX guitar thats been heavily modded but it was pretty impressive out of the box. Not bad stuff at all

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

@@GearStuffandThings Awesome! I wish I had that quality stuff when I first started. Went through a few very bad guitars when starting out haha

@GearStuffandThings

3 жыл бұрын

@@JonnyDibble I feel ya on that! Always moving forward though

Ya, the squire all the way. It’s much more of an authentic sound.

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely a more traditional P bass tone!

@bigriceburner

3 жыл бұрын

@@JonnyDibble bro I have a question. Before the classic vibe series there was a different type of squire bass. I have a custom one....series parallel and I'm told it's a better quality one but forget the name of the series. Rear of my headstock has long since been cleaned off.. any idea what I may have?

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

@@bigriceburner There used to be the Vintage Modified series? The CV ones are made in Indonesia compared to the Paranormal Series which is made in China. You'd think this would be bad, but apparently the quality control out of that factory is superior! I've not had any issues with my P bass but apparently there have been some QC issues with that line

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

If you have Instagram, send me a photo of it! 😊

@bigriceburner

3 жыл бұрын

@@JonnyDibble I do have instagram but I'm a noob at it. Do you use your same name there?

Who sells SX basses? No one I can find.

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

Which country are you in? There are a few online retailers in the UK, but they're often found in independent music shops too!

@SnarkyRC

7 ай бұрын

Rondo Music sells them in the USA

Squier. Not quite as Muddy as the other two.

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

Agree! Definitely the most clarity

Harley Benton?

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

Their P bass? I'll keep an eye out!

@stephenhookings1985

3 жыл бұрын

Or even J & D. I modded surf green £125 bass with £122 EMG J bass and its one of my favourite basses. Added the process on my channel. Having said that one of my favourite basses is the £120 HB P450FL with a set of La Bella Black nylon coated strings. No idea how HB can make such a decent bass for the money. Active too.

bro.... krk rokit???? really?

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

Yep!

nice vid, too much talk but good

@JonnyDibble

3 жыл бұрын

Thank-you for the feedback!

Give the background music a 1 and the quality of the vocals a 2

@JonnyDibble

11 ай бұрын

Comment section a 10

is that bass playing? you failed the audition.