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Club Sadowsky!!!

#28,742
Vic said:
I tried the alder/rw thing in an NYC I had for a while, but just couldn't bond with it. I need the extra aggression of the ash/maple spec.
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+1

Even though the "standard" for the industry (Fender, etc... ) is an Alder/Rosewood 60's style J

From Sadowsky - I greatly prefer the Ash/Maple combo 60's style J :) Just something about that combo/pickups/preamp that is magic. It can get very warm and fat sounding too with the right set up / EQ / use of VTC...
 
#28,744
Vic said:
+1

That's what mine is, and I really like it a LOT. I tried the alder/rw thing in an NYC I had for a while, but just couldn't bond with it. I need the extra aggression of the ash/maple spec.
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Is that compared to alder/rw or alder/morado? I'm finding that I think sonically I actually prefer morado to rw (yes, even Braz). I still am not sold on maple, and ebony is probably my first choice.
 
#28,745
nostatic said:
Is that compared to alder/rw or alder/morado? I'm finding that I think sonically I actually prefer morado to rw (yes, even Braz). I still am not sold on maple, and ebony is probably my first choice.
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Rosewood. It was an NYC. And yeah, I generally prefer Morado/Pau to Rosewood, though on my 5 string "60's J" from another vendor, with an Indian Rosewood board, I don't have any issues whatsoever. Great tone.
 
#28,746
TXLawDawg said:
I'd prefer a jazz body and ash/maple.
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I just thought that with your ash/maple J & the 24 w/ebony, you might enjoy a 3rd spec. I really think there's a valid sonic sweetness in rw that works well w/ PJs. You can still get some bite out of it as well but of a SLIGHTLY less aggressive nature IMO.
B.

SlingBass4 said:
I like that. Now, IF you can duplicate that tone live...you've got it ;)
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I'm convinced you could. It would just require some amp dialling after you punch up the Sad' preamp to that magic 50% boost on bass & treble.
B.
 
#28,747
I've never played a Sadowsky P-bodied P, or, PJ.

I had two previous J bodied Sad PJ's, one RV, one MV, and that aesthetic suits me more.
Neither of those basses suited me though.

I dunno if the P-body vs J body makes a big diff, it'd be intereting to compare...

My current Sadowsky PJ5 is an ash/maple MV5 with a J body, again, and this one does seem to be a keeper...
 
#28,751
Chef said:
I've never played a Sadowsky P-bodied P, or, PJ.

I had two previous J bodied Sad PJ's, one RV, one MV, and that aesthetic suits me more.
Neither of those basses suited me though.
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I totally agree that body style preference is nothing more than aesthetics. (with the exception that a P body bass balances better on your leg when you sit)

I dunno if the P-body vs J body makes a big diff, it'd be intereting to compare...
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Not sure what difference you're referring to.

My current Sadowsky PJ5 is an ash/maple MV5 with a J body, again, and this one does seem to be a keeper...
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Again, I'm pleased for ya. Keep us posted.
B.
 
#28,756
THIS is PJ cool!
B.
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#28,757
Another data point...

These are the PJ's I tried that confirmed ash/maple was for me...

FINISH | Transparent Dark Cherry
BODY | Quilted Maple on Alder
FINGERBOARD | Rosewood, 12" Radius, 1 7/8" Nut Width
PICKGUARD | Parchment
HARDWARE | Chrome
PICKUPS | Sadowsky P/J
WEIGHT | 8.35 lbs. (3.79 kg)
PREAMP | Sadowsky Preamp with Vintage Tone Control
STRINGS | SBS45B • Blue (Stainless Steel 45-130T)

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FINISH | Vintage Blonde
BODY | Swamp Ash
FINGERBOARD | Maple, 12" Radius, 1 7/8" Nut Width
PICKGUARD | Parchment
HARDWARE | Chrome
PICKUPS | Sadowsky P/J
WEIGHT | 8.60 lbs. (3.90 kg)
PREAMP | Sadowsky Preamp with Vintage Tone Control
STRINGS | SBS45B • Blue (Stainless Steel 45-130T)

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5302 was the clear tonal winner for me despite both being incredible instruments. That's what locked me in for the ash/maple config.
 
#28,758
Vic said:
IMHO...

This...
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Looks way cooler than this...
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And I'm not talking about the body finish. :)
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Sorry, I find the offset body to be less pleasing from a visual (and physical) standpoint. Ymmv and obviously does (ie all your taste is in your mouth) :D

I keed, I keed...then again I'm a heretic because I hate JJ basses so my views are likely suspect.
 

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