Seedless... or chambered (as they're known around the shop).
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Guys, I'm stepping out... (applause!)...
... gonna go review my food groups.
... gonna go review my food groups.
deepestend
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I just talked to Matt: it's a clementine.
CS = Clementine ServiceYet more proof that ABSOLUTELY NO ONE provides better CS than Sadowsky.
are the older SD single coils available to purchase or can someone point me in a direction of a similar sounding pickup? I bought a new Metro WL5 and it sounds nothing like my older model WL4.
It would stand to good raisin that, yes, it would. Not grape, but certainly better than most.
It would stand to good raisin that, yes, it would. Not grape, but certainly better than most.
Oh no he didn't...
(breathe)
Yes, call the shop and ask for Peter. They do have the SD's.
I have the Nordstrands in an RV5-WL as well. I find that if you use about twice as much preamp boost as with the SD's, you can get some VERY useful and traditional sounds out of the Nordy's. Don't be afraid to use the preamp a bit more than you are used to. It's worth it. I have ordered some SD's for my bass; but, truthfully, the Nordy's may stay in my bass now that I have figured out how to use the pre with them.
Yes
Haha...actually, @Fuzzbass DID have some influence into my decision. I'm an alder body fan (much more open and stronger mids to my ear), but wanted a little more snap that maple boards bring. My TB research found many happy alder/maple board owners, including several who regretted their decision to sell. My intention is to live with the P solo'd most of the time, with maybe a small amount of J when I want more bite...
For a LOOOOOONG time, I've wanted a Gloss Black body, BWB, Chrome, Maple board bass! Also, really like the shape of the 5-24 pickguards! drool
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Nice explanation! I'm putting together a very similar personal bass for similar reasons.
So I took the time to gig both my mv5 and my WL NYC 4, man... those basses sound amazing...
the WL is not a tool, it's a weapon!!!!!
The MV5 sounds really full.
But people are right, those basses are meant to be played in a band setting!!!
the WL is not a tool, it's a weapon!!!!!
The MV5 sounds really full.
But people are right, those basses are meant to be played in a band setting!!!
I've owned a Sadowsky MV4 for about 3 years. I have gone through about 10 string changes and multiple set ups. For whatever reason the strings never feel like they have enough tension, making awkward to play. The instrument sounds fantastic but I struggle with the feel of the instrument. Am I the only one experiencing this? Any suggestions to improve the playability? I've got medium nickels on right now.
Maybe I'm not playing as much as you (I realize you've had yours longer)... I've had mine since January ('16 MV4), playing 2-3 times/week... depending on humidity/temp, stays in tune, with string tension pretty much like the rest of my stable... standard blue label roundwounds installed.
