I would keep the P and play it! I want a sadowsky P as well, but would not trade my '71 for it, the old fender is very difficult to replace and has a great tone sadowskys dont have ... Just save your pennies and ADD a sadowsky P.
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Chef
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...or pretty much any hardware store with a tool section... sears, lowes, home depot, menards, etc, etc. very common sizes.
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Lovin my WL4...but gosh dangit, it has me thinking how a WL5 would sound.......why didn't they just keep thw WL to a 4 string.......grrrrr
I have experienced this too, I've only noticed it in a couple different rehearsal rooms in different buildings and just the other day at someone's house through my guitar rig (IOW totally different gear). I keep my phone in my bag which often sits right next to the amp in rehearsals. The only time it was really annoying I just powered my phone off, no biggie since I'm obviously not using my phone during rehearsal. (I'm not one of those people who has to check email/text/facebook every 2 minutes.)
Do you by chance have T-Mobile as your carrier? Someone seemingly in the know told me that they use a certain frequency or type of data-something-or-other that can cause interference.
This is interesting! I've read that the sad comes very close to the fender P sound, even heard a soundclip of a comparison between a sad P and a '62 P and they were pretty close.
What do you think the main differences are? Any other opinions?
Maybe I should start a new thread, most people in the club here are probably more Sadowsky oriented
the F-er for sure does the classic P-tone that everyone knows and (most people) love.
The Sadowsky does all that in passive mode, and then adds the active component that can cop many more good and certainly more modern tones, if that's what's needed. All that's required to switch between the two is to pull out/push in the VTC knob. My Sadowsky P is my #1 for that very reason, can go from Grand Funk to RHCP in seconds.
The Sadowsky does all that in passive mode, and then adds the active component that can cop many more good and certainly more modern tones, if that's what's needed. All that's required to switch between the two is to pull out/push in the VTC knob. My Sadowsky P is my #1 for that very reason, can go from Grand Funk to RHCP in seconds.
IMHO, a sadowsky and a vintage fender sound different unplugged, passive, underwater. Ok maybe not underwater. Ps also don't sound like solo J neck pickups. They are just different. Fenders are furrier, woodier, and middier. Sadowskys are cleaner, crisper, and clearer. They are the two best basses on earth and they are different from each other.
Whatever you do don't start a general thread about this. They never go well.
Whatever you do don't start a general thread about this. They never go well.
Chef
In Memoriam
So true! But you know how I bridge the gap.....I use a the Sadowsky preamp/DI box with my '72 Jazz! Sounds awesome!
This is interesting! I've read that the sad comes very close to the fender P sound, even heard a soundclip of a comparison between a sad P and a '62 P and they were pretty close.
What do you think the main differences are? Any other opinions?
Maybe I should start a new thread, most people in the club here are probably more Sadowsky oriented
IIRC that was Bluesy's PJ5 and IMO it was close enough.
If your P has a lot of sentimental value and you have other basses that can do the job, save up for a Sadowsky P/PJ; I can assure you that you won't regret it. If you think of it as a tool and you need versatility, great even tone, zero noise, etc. then sell the P and get yourself that Sadowsky that you know you want.
Chef
In Memoriam
Personally; I don't think there's "any one thing" that makes a great B string.
I think it's a sum of quality wood and quality hardware, quality electronics, strings matched to the end goal, all meticulously assembled and set up by people who have a very, very good grip on their craft.
The folks at Sadowsky seem to really get this right, IMO.
I think it's a sum of quality wood and quality hardware, quality electronics, strings matched to the end goal, all meticulously assembled and set up by people who have a very, very good grip on their craft.
The folks at Sadowsky seem to really get this right, IMO.
My ears were burning.
At the time of that comparison recording, the PJ5 belonged to ElMon. He sold it to me awhile back and I simply cannot let it go much to the dismay of a few members here.
Any of you Sadowsky P players traded up from a vintage Fender and never looked back?
I'm toying with the idea of selling my 1973 P (refin) and buying a metro PJ instead. I play my NYC UV4 most of the time and the Fender P doesn't get used that much although I love the sound of a good P. I do love the Fender, it's my only passive instrument and it's nice and light (8.6lbs) and I love the vintage vibe. The metro would probably be heavier and more modern in looks as well. Ideally I would replace it with a vintiquity but that's not in the budget for the moment.. Ok I know I have a problem
Please share your story/opinion on this.
I can tell you that the Sadowsky P pickup is great, beautiful sounding.
I didn't sell a Fender to get mine but I was looking for a vintage Fender when I came across Sadowsky, bought it and never looked back. I have played some nice Fenders since but never wished I had something different. It is true that the Sadowsky is very clear sounding but it doesn't lack vibe or character, so the clarity is just a plus for me.
I remember you posted some videos in the past. Do it again and he'll sure make up his mind.
