Sadowsky Modern with Flats?

[IotaNet]

Just curious about this combo.

The Sadowsky Modern is a great bass but it's tone is "unique" to say the least. That "clank/bark" can be hard to tame.

I'm curious about what the tone might be like with Flats and the VTC. Normally, I wouldn't be interested in flats as they would get lost in the mix of what I play. OTOH, I can't imagine this bass getting lost in ANY mix, regardless of strings.

If anyone is playing a Modern with flats, I'd love to hear their thoughts.

[john nam]

I've never tried flats on mine, but the trebly "clank" can easily be reversed with the VTC knob. As for the low-mid "bark", isn't that something you want to keep? If you've never tried one with a VTC knob, that's probably the best way to tame the highs rather than changing to flats since you wouldn't be able to get that zingy hi-fi sound if you ever needed it.

[5string5fingers]

could always try half rounds too. Take that bite off the edge but still retain clarity and brightness

[ElMon]

When I had one, I used D'Addario Halfrounds and TI Flats and both sounded amazing with this bass. When you solo the neck pickup it gets fairly close to a Pbass tonally.