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Any idea who was making the SX guitars?
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2025 7:37 pm
by peskypesky1
I have four SX guitars, and every time I pick one up to play, I am blown away by the quality to dollar ratio.
I bought my SX Liquid brand new from Rondo for $139.
I bought my SX EG7 hollow body for $199.
I bought a used SX Vintage Series Strat for $175.
And I got a used SX Standard Series Strat for $50 from Goodwill.
I put all of them at the lever of Squier Classic Vibes...for a LOT less money.
I know there is/was a Spanish company called SX Guitars...but who was actually making these??
Re: Any idea who was making the SX guitars?
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2025 7:40 pm
by peskypesky1
I can't find the Spanish company any more, but SX guitars are still being sold in Australia.
https://www.haworthguitars.com.au/collections/sx
Re: Any idea who was making the SX guitars?
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2025 8:13 pm
by peskypesky1
Re: Any idea who was making the SX guitars?
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2025 8:15 pm
by Tonray's Ghost
Now and then you'll still see a few them around here in Bangkok, but there are so many 'quality' 3rd tier brands these days, I think they have been overshadowed.
Re: Any idea who was making the SX guitars?
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2025 8:43 pm
by Buddha Pickups
Re: Any idea who was making the SX guitars?
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2025 10:40 pm
by BatUtilityBelt
My browser reports that site can't be reached.
Re: Any idea who was making the SX guitars?
Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2025 4:29 pm
by peskypesky1
BatUtilityBelt wrote: ↑Sat Mar 15, 2025 10:40 pm
My browser reports that site can't be reached.
same
Re: Any idea who was making the SX guitars?
Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2025 4:36 pm
by peskypesky1
SX (Essex) Guitars, the story behind one of the best value instruments on the market
https://maxxmusicstore.com.au/blogs/new ... the-market
Re: Any idea who was making the SX guitars?
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2025 8:47 pm
by idiotsdelight
Wasn't Essex/TI manufacturing in Spain?
Just saw this in a pawn shop. I remember that color. Looks like upgraded pickups.
IMG_20250317_165723956_HDR_AE.jpg
Re: Any idea who was making the SX guitars?
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2025 9:58 pm
by BatUtilityBelt
I don't know whether SX built guitars in more than one country. This SX Hawk says it was made in China.
Serial Small.jpg
Edit: This Liquid does too.
Headstock Back.jpg
Re: Any idea who was making the SX guitars?
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2025 10:41 pm
by dabbler
BatUtilityBelt wrote: ↑Mon Mar 17, 2025 9:58 pm
I don't know whether SX built guitars in more than one country. This SX Hawk says it was made in China.
Serial Small.jpg
Edit: This Liquid does too.
Headstock Back.jpg
Yeah, I'm pretty sure they were all made in China.
Re: Any idea who was making the SX guitars?
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2025 11:23 am
by andrewsrea
I played my SX SJM-62 at a blues jam two weeks ago and it was the talk of the town that night.
Re: Any idea who was making the SX guitars?
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2025 1:48 pm
by peskypesky1
andrewsrea wrote: ↑Tue Mar 18, 2025 11:23 am
I played my SX SJM-62 at a blues jam two weeks ago and it was the talk of the town that night.
As it should be!!
Re: Any idea who was making the SX guitars?
Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2025 4:46 pm
by stacks
Hey guys, Long time no post! I do lurk regular though to try an keep up with what is going on from the old Forum.
Just thought I would pass this along as I somehow recently came across their link.
They actually have some SX in stock and some on order.
They have a storefront also to check out the business.
Thought I would pass it along.
Rock on!
https://therockinn.com/
Re: Any idea who was making the SX guitars?
Posted: Wed Mar 19, 2025 3:27 am
by idiotsdelight
stacks wrote: ↑Tue Mar 18, 2025 4:46 pm
Hey guys, Long time no post! I do lurk regular though to try an keep up with what is going on from the old Forum.
Just thought I would pass this along as I somehow recently came across their link.
They actually have some SX in stock and some on order.
They have a storefront also to check out the business.
Thought I would pass it along.
Rock on!
https://therockinn.com/
That top loader tele would make a great home for a B5.
Re: Any idea who was making the SX guitars?
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2025 8:25 am
by Partscaster
Re: Any idea who was making the SX guitars?
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2025 9:32 pm
by Buddha Pickups
BatUtilityBelt wrote: ↑Sat Mar 15, 2025 10:40 pm
My browser reports that site can't be reached.
Not sure if they have a website i guess anymore but that factory in China was definitely the source
Re: Any idea who was making the SX guitars?
Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2025 9:34 pm
by Buddha Pickups
peskypesky1 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 16, 2025 4:29 pm
BatUtilityBelt wrote: ↑Sat Mar 15, 2025 10:40 pm
My browser reports that site can't be reached.
same
They haven't updated their website since Kurt last updated his camera...but that factory in China was definitely the one making them...at least as of 10-20 years ago when I last looked in to it. I assume they still do