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B string on a sadowsky?

#69
Sean Baumann said:
Why for? (as my 3 year old would say)
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I can't speak for Simon but I found that I could get all that the jazz offered and much more. More bottom end, more mid range cut, just as tight and punchy, more growl if I want it, I can get 95% of the J bass tone AND I get a REAL SOUNDING P Bass. Blended, the pickups are remarkable. Just an extremely versatile beast. One is Alder/Morado and the other is Ash/Maple. As you would expect one is a little brighter and the other warmer. I have been beyond happy with both.
 
#70
Sadowsky said:
I think that string tension falls in that area of "voodoo guitar physics".
Obviously, scale length is the most important factor. But I have built "essentially" identical instruments with the same strings and set-up, and string tensions can vary. This is even more noticable on guitars where string bending is common. After 34 years of building guitars, I still do not have solid explanations for some of the subtle aspects of string tension.

Roger
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Hi Roger,

My take on this is as follows (especially because you mentioned string bending): you're referring to a combination of tension and flexibility of the strings, rather than tension alone. Flexibility can be affected by the length of the non-speaking portions of the strings, the break angles over the nut and bridge saddles, etc. These factors might explain why similar 34" basses strung with the same set of strings and set up with the same action might have a different feel.

I sure as heck don't have all the answers; just using intuition here. :)
 
#74
bikeplate said:
Hi

Im sure you can change your order. The Pj is cool but so is the JJ. I would go with my gut. You are the one paying for it

LOL

Rob
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Agreed! Though, I've been on the fence for a long time, even today I was changing my mind heheheh. For me, it has to be versitile. I don't care what you all say, I can't own more than one for the near future. :)
 
#75
I have a Vintage 4 with a universal route for a P and a J. I leave it setup in the P/J mode because I also have a Vintage J/J. You would normally have to resolder the wires to change over but I bet you could come up with some kind of quick disconnect.

Sean Baumann said:
You all are killing me. Maybe I should get universal route and get a P pickup. Is it hard to switch between the P and J pickups?

Which way, normal or reverse P? How's the slap tone?

I wonder if Kevin would let me change my order.
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#77
Sean:

After listening to some clips and playing some of Roger's JJ basses, I went with a P/J 5 (universal route) on my current Sadowksy-in-the-works. I think that it will be the most appropriate Sadowsky for me (and to compliment my 25th Anniversary 24F 5). So I really do think that the P/J configuration is a great option. BigMikeW's input really helped me out a lot, too. But I also agree that you should go with your gut. But if you are going to get a pickguard anyway, why not ask for the universal route to keep your options open?

Tom.
 
#78
I have successfully hijacked this thread, sorry!

Tom:

Yah good point, might as well get the universal route. I'm guessing the extra pickup isn't that expensive. Better to be safe then sorry. Wondering if I can rig some kind of quick connect/disconnect for the pickups. I honestly can't see myself switching that often though. hrms..
 
#79
tombowlus said:
Sean:

After listening to some clips and playing some of Roger's JJ basses, I went with a P/J 5 (universal route) on my current Sadowksy-in-the-works. I think that it will be the most appropriate Sadowsky for me (and to compliment my 25th Anniversary 24F 5). So I really do think that the P/J configuration is a great option. BigMikeW's input really helped me out a lot, too. But I also agree that you should go with your gut. But if you are going to get a pickguard anyway, why not ask for the universal route to keep your options open?

Tom.
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To ad more to this Sean. I am having two additional pickguards made (one for each) with a J route so I can switch them to JJ's if I need or want to.

But go with your gut.
 
#80
Sean Baumann said:
Yehaw. Put my custom plans on hold, and ordered a Sadowsky vintage 5 string jazz.
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But......but......Sean, you were supposed to hear mine first!

A little suggestion: if you want versatility primarily, Roger's PJ is the way to go. Ninety percent of a P and 70% of a J is pretty versatile, plus a mixed tone that is all its own.

I'm not worried, though. Whichever one you get this time, you'll be getting the other later. Rick Tocchet has posted the odds on that at 3-1.
 

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