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Club Sadowsky!!!

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Getting ready to order a custom build 5er single cut. It will be in honor of my twins 5th birthday, specifically my twin girl.
Thinking of over the top heavy metal flake in some iteration of pink - really what ever she picks - save the metal flake, of course matching headstock, blocks and black hardware. Not sure on PG yet. Also either on the rear body, the upper bout or between the bridge and electronics plate there'll be a water slide with her name - ANNA.
This is Marty Bells work below.

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atrapp said:
Getting ready to order a custom build 5er single cut. It will be in honor of my twins 5th birthday, specifically my twin girl.
Thinking of over the top heavy metal flake in some iteration of pink - really what ever she picks - save the metal flake, of course matching headstock, blocks and black hardware. Not sure on PG yet. Also either on the rear body, the upper bout or between the bridge and electronics plate there'll be a water slide with her name - ANNA.
This is Marty Bells work below.

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Did you see this one?
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Sadowsky Vintage 5-21 (#7405)
 
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R&B said:
@Bergerman--

Beautiful bass and rig. But let me get this straight. You ran an active Sadowsky bass into an outboard Sadowsky preamp? :eek: I did that by accident the other day and after playing one note, I thought the house would crumble around me! :D
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R&B,

I keep the preamp portion turned off and only use it for the DI feed when I’m playing one of my Sadowsky basses. Our sound guy prefers the Sadowsky DI signal over the one from the Markbass head...I’ll turn it on if I’m playing a passive Fender, though!
 
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Bergerman said:
R&B,

I keep the preamp portion turned off and only use it for the DI feed when I’m playing one of my Sadowsky basses. Our sound guy prefers the Sadowsky DI signal over the one from the Markbass head...I’ll turn it on if I’m playing a passive Fender, though!
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Nice to hear!!
 
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Hey everyone! Been really interested in Sadowsky recently. Really thinking of going for a Metro PJ Hybrid (Rosewood/Alder/Vintage Tint)- but wondering/worried that the pickups wouldn't give me that stereotypical 60's P tone. Can't seem to find demos that really showcase any P from Sadowsky in a good light. This may be sacrilege, but would it be possible to swap pickups out if I wasn't happy with the stock ones?
 
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PeterH said:
Hey everyone! Been really interested in Sadowsky recently. Really thinking of going for a Metro PJ Hybrid (Rosewood/Alder/Vintage Tint)- but wondering/worried that the pickups wouldn't give me that stereotypical 60's P tone. Can't seem to find demos that really showcase any P from Sadowsky in a good light. This may be sacrilege, but would it be possible to swap pickups out if I wasn't happy with the stock ones?
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The tone is amazing but if you want a vintage 60s p tone i am not sure it would be my first choice. I have a 63 fender reissue that does that really well and its one of my all time favorite basses i have owned. But i record with and play my sadowsky p/j even more.

That probably doesnt help much but i would honestly not go into the purchase planning to swap pickups. I think what the sadowsky pj does is special and you may end up regretting that move.

This video is very good for giving you an idea of the tone.


 
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AngelCrusher said:
The tone is amazing but if you want a vintage 60s p tone i am not sure it would be my first choice. I have a 63 fender reissue that does that really well and its one of my all time favorite basses i have owned. But i record with and play my sadowsky p/j even more.

That probably doesnt help much but i would honestly not go into the purchase planning to swap pickups. I think what the sadowsky pj does is special and you may end up regretting that move.
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I can see what you're saying but I also don't want to end up with TOO many basses. But I caught EWF live with Verdine White, and he gets a killer tone, so I know what you mean. I may end up in the same boat as you if I don't end up getting a Sadowsky J instead of a P/J. What would the main difference be, essentially? Less high mids and a "smoother" less growly tone on the Sadowsky??
 
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PeterH said:
I can see what you're saying but I also don't want to end up with TOO many basses. But I caught EWF live with Verdine White, and he gets a killer tone, so I know what you mean. I may end up in the same boat as you if I don't end up getting a Sadowsky J instead of a P/J. What would the main difference be, essentially? Less high mids and a "smoother" less growly tone on the Sadowsky??
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I have the verdine white. Its so versatile that i can use it on anything. I put flats on it. The difference is that with flats and the preamp on, it just sounds big and fat while still having high end.

A passive fender has that old school more reserved, pino sound. It does not punch through a mix as much but its still awesome.

Best description is the fenders still sound raw and the sadowsky sounds mixed. Like i just drop it into a session and dont have to really do much to the eq and it sits there. With flats it has a lot of low mids so engaging the preamp a bit pulls them down a little and balances everything out.

You will also have 3 great tones - both pickups on which is modern and controlled. Great for any style of music. The p sounds like a p. Not as tight as both pickups on and does not sustain as much like you would expect from a pbass, but it has that big low end. The rear j is incredible because the volume stays consistent so you can use it soloed without worrying about sounding thin. The low end is a little lower but thats it.

The sadowsky growls but you can control it. The fender is more barky and raw.
 
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I should add that a big part of the sadowsky compared to a fender is playing the sadowsky neck. I love the thick neck of the fender p but sadowsky has made it so much faster to play while still having thickness. Its really awesome. If you like to solo or work in technical stuff it just is really nice. Also they weigh like 7 pounds. I love that part too.
 
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AngelCrusher said:
I should add that a big part of the sadowsky compared to a fender is playing the sadowsky neck. I love the thick neck of the fender p but sadowsky has made it so much faster to play while still having thickness. Its really awesome. If you like to solo or work in technical stuff it just is really nice. Also they weigh like 7 pounds. I love that part too.
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Hey AC, what flats are you using?
 
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PeterH said:
Hey everyone! Been really interested in Sadowsky recently. Really thinking of going for a Metro PJ Hybrid (Rosewood/Alder/Vintage Tint)- but wondering/worried that the pickups wouldn't give me that stereotypical 60's P tone. Can't seem to find demos that really showcase any P from Sadowsky in a good light. This may be sacrilege, but would it be possible to swap pickups out if I wasn't happy with the stock ones?
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My vintage Fender is more raw, gets more so the harder you play it, and pokes out in the mix, more or less.

I have a NYC Custom PJ4. It is much more composed and refined, and just sits fat in the mix, live or studio.

+1 that if you want old school 60’s P, get a Fender. The Sadowsky does not nail that (speaking of a PJ with solo’d P, anyway).

But, the playability and versatility it does have...keeps my 70 P in the case. The more I hear it in the mix on playback, the more I prefer the Sadowsky. Noodling around in the home studio or living room, the Fender may be cooler. Lol
 
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