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Club Sadowsky!!!

#402
Baird6869 said:
OK Sadowsky freaks/experts, I have a question and need your help....

I currently gig with a 1992 NYC Sadowsky Jazz and a 1974 Fender P bass (or a 1997 '62RI MIA P). Flats on the P sometimes, but bright new or nearly new rounds on the Sadowsky.

Here is my dilemma....

I NEED a jazz style bass as I play lots of Red Hot Chili Peppers and other funky stuff that requires slapping. I also like the sound of my Sadowsky for more modern stuff (like new Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Green Day, Finger 11, John Mayer, U2, etc.)

I LIKE having a Precision style bass to play the older stiff like Zeppelin, Stones, Doobies, ZZ Top, Deep Purple, Queen, etc.

So my question is this..... if I were to only gig with one bass, what would it be? Would a P/J Sadowsky work? I like having both Jazz pickups but have never run a P and a bridge Jazz pickup together.

Sorry about the thread hijack, but I really love my Sadowsky, but hate switching basses on a gig.

Thanks for your help!

Here is the bass I am looking at (but with a rosewood fretboard likely)....
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I got a P/J for this exact reason. I can get deep, low-pass dub to Motown to solid rock to crystal-clear solo tone all in one instrument.

While my Fodera, Smith and Elrick basses have all sounded great for modern styles, they weren't so good for older stuff and that always frustrated me. I wanted to be able to do as much as possible within one instrument.

The P/J is the first bass I've owned that has been able to accomplish this. Its quality of tone is just as fine as my Fodera (which I considered my ideal) which was concern number one. It passed the versatility test with flying colors, of course. And it's physically much easier to play not only because of its neck profile but also its substantially lower weight (half of the Fodera!).

I was initially hesitant due to my past experiences with squawky P pickups but the Sads are smooth as butter. You should definitely do an A/B if you can!
 
#404
Thanks! I think I will look into a P/J.

VintageBT6Lover said:
I got a P/J for this exact reason. I can get deep, low-pass dub to Motown to solid rock to crystal-clear solo tone all in one instrument.

While my Fodera, Smith and Elrick basses have all sounded great for modern styles, they weren't so good for older stuff and that always frustrated me. I wanted to be able to do as much as possible within one instrument.

The P/J is the first bass I've owned that has been able to accomplish this. Its quality of tone is just as fine as my Fodera (which I considered my ideal) which was concern number one. It passed the versatility test with flying colors, of course. And it's physically much easier to play not only because of its neck profile but also its substantially lower weight (half of the Fodera!).

I was initially hesitant due to my past experiences with squawky P pickups but the Sads are smooth as butter. You should definitely do an A/B if you can!
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#405
Wadge said:
It will be natural. Ash body and maple neck with white blocks and binding. It will be a match to my fender precision. I agonised over going with a 59 burst or natural (still am!!!) but I was lucky enough to try a natural and I thought it looked really classy.
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You can't go wrong with either one of them. I'm anxious to see photos once you get it. What color p/g will be on the natural?
 
#406
Wadge said:
Do you know whether these recessed Electrosocket Jacks will be available on the new Metros or are they only installed on the NYC models?
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As far as I know...These are only available for the NYC's. Maybe in the future metro's will use these??

Rob
 
#407
Jeff K said:
You can't go wrong with either one of them. I'm anxious to see photos once you get it. What color p/g will be on the natural?
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The standard pickguard is black and that is what probably looks the nicest. I was also toying with the idea of getting a perloid or white p/g which would match the white blocks and binding but that might make it look too stark.

The wait is becoming unbearable. I've placed my order in August as a preorder for one which was meant to be delivered to the shop but I've been told that my bass will be leaving japan in february. Should be soon.
 
#408
dragonbass said:
As far as I know...These are only available for the NYC's. Maybe in the future metro's will use these??

Rob
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That is a pity. The jack plate is the only thing which IMHO brings the sadowsky desing down - makes it look like a part bass. Still love the whole look though and it didn't stop me ordering one. I just think that the recessed jack look so much nicer.
 
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Nice 24 fret p/j! Now if we could only get Roger to offer these options on metros!
 
#412
Wadge said:
The standard pickguard is black and that is what probably looks the nicest. I was also toying with the idea of getting a perloid or white p/g which would match the white blocks and binding but that might make it look too stark.

Actually, I think the white pearloid would look killer with the white binding and blocks. Not at all too stark.
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#414
Wadge said:
Not emphasis.....and as I said it does not bother me at all. I just opined that the recessed one is nicer. No matter, still a great bass and cannot wait to get my grubby hands on mine.
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Personally, I don't like the recessed jacks. I had one on one of my basses and the right angle jack that I used kept popping out of the jack.

I won't use a "straight" cable on a bass with a side input jack. I've seen lots of people bang that jack around.
 
#418
jokerjkny said:
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while i like the regular pj setup, the reverse P sounds great, too. really tightens up the low b and adds a growly fatness to the higher G.
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+1 - as Mike Winnen said before he sold his Reverse PJ to me, "the PJ *is* bass"... he's exactly right. The reverse PJ can add a fatness never experienced before. It's just incredible.
 
#419
Nino Valenti said:
Personally, I don't like the recessed jacks. I had one on one of my basses and the right angle jack that I used kept popping out of the jack.

I won't use a "straight" cable on a bass with a side input jack. I've seen lots of people bang that jack around.
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+1 - I had a Zon that did that. Drove me nuts!
 

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