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Just to kick the dead horse a little more....

Single coils offer access to more overtones and with the various blend options have a lot going on. Most players doing club and studio work will never notice any issues and will wonder what all the fuss is about.

In my entire career, I have run into hum issues twice. Once backing up Frank Gorshen (riddle me this: do you remember him?)(man I am getting old!); doing a Vegas type show on a big stage with crazy lights; and once at Harrah's Ak-Shin, where they have this huge neon sign on stage. As Vic says, you end up confined to 50/50 blend to get by those gigs.

Otherwise, the Sadowsky 4 string hum cancellers are so glorious in their own right that it is somewhat a different flavors thing. Don't know about the 5's.

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#36,102
I've never had any issues with single coil pickups at all, in the studio or live. Like Ken mentioned, as soon as you know where that sweet spot is where you can get ost of the solo tone without the noise, you're good to go.

That being said, I have HC's in my UV70. When I bought this bass over a year ago I thought I would certainly swap them for SCs but the HCs sound so good I haven't wanted to do it. They definitely sound different from SCs, but I really like the touch of modern sheen that they add to the jazz bass tone...using them along with the vintage tone control really gives me tons of tonal variation.
 
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vision said:
I've never had any issues with single coil pickups at all, in the studio or live. Like Ken mentioned, as soon as you know where that sweet spot is where you can get ost of the solo tone without the noise, you're good to go.

That being said, I have HC's in my UV70. When I bought this bass over a year ago I thought I would certainly swap them for SCs but the HCs sound so good I haven't wanted to do it. They definitely sound different from SCs, but I really like the touch of modern sheen that they add to the jazz bass tone...using them along with the vintage tone control really gives me tons of tonal variation.
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Yeah, the recordings on that bass you sent me sound AMAZING. Sometimes, a lot is in the fingers, isn't it:)
 
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LakeEffect said:
Knock knock... new member, first time Sadwosky owner, here!

RV4 Limited Edition with a swamp ash body with the VTC. Only had a few apartment jam sessions with it so far, but I'm ecstatic over this one, can't wait to gig it.

Not crazy about the stock strings, however. Any suggestions for lighter gauge flats that would sound good with the VTC cranked way up?
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Sadowsky black labels are the bomb, try them and you'll be hooked in no time.
 
#36,107
You might also consider D'Addario Chromes Light Guage (1.00 - .45)
or Super Light Guage (.95 - .40) They're slick and have great flats sound with just the right touch of Zing when you need it.

Also I just discovered GHS Precision Wound Flats which are almost slicker than the Chromes. The light guage also has a thicker G string (.95 - .45) which has more body & tone.

I've got one or the other on all 10 of my basses including my Sadowsky WL Metro. They sound great.

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#36,109
Blue labels, they're fine strings, don't get me wrong. I just really prefer lighter gauge (my go to is Vic's signature set). Thanks for the suggestions!

I can't get over how solid the bass is, yet it isn't heavy at all. The preamp is HUGE too and I can't wait to keep exploring it. This is the first "upgrade" bass I've owned, so its a cool experience for me.
 
#36,110
Soooo in a fit of GAS I ended up flipping my MV4 for a new RV5 Will Lee. I just couldn't pass it up ;) The neck feels terrific(I especially like the slightly more narrow nut), and it weighs just over 8.5 lbs. I've got a production show coming up and I really need the low B so I thought just go for it. I really dig this model.
 

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Holdsg said:
Sadowsky black labels are the bomb, try them and you'll be hooked in no time.
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I love Sadowsky black labels too, but they are somewhat stiff so I would not recommend them to someone looking for a light and flexible string.

I would normally recommend Sadowsky blue labels, but I'm pretty sure that's why Rob asked what strings are currently on LakeEffect's bass... if it already has blue labels, I'm not sure what to recommend! I think bass12 hit on it: DR Hi Beams or Sunbeams, and Thomastik Infeld Jazz Flats are the lightest I've ever played.
 
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If you can deal with the low tension, the Thomastik JF344's are excellent. They have a unique tone to them that sits very well in the mix(especially for recording). I really dig the Sadowsky Blue SS, and Dean Markley Blue Steel nickel plated which are one of my favorite strings. Hi-Beams and Sunbeams will feel low tension and flexible. Both are of course terrific strings.
 

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