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Not EXACTLY what you were asking for, but still good!
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And I LOVE the Satin 5 JJ I just got!
 
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Some Will Lee 5 related questions:
-Is the neck different than a regular MV5 neck, and if so, how?

-To those who have owned both an ash/maple WL5 and an ash/maple MV5 with single coils, did the Will Lee preamp add a level of functionality you enjoyed and used, or, not? And if yes, then can you quantify that?

thanks
 
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Chef said:
Some Will Lee 5 related questions:
-Is the neck different than a regular MV5 neck, and if so, how?

-To those who have owned both an ash/maple WL5 and an ash/maple MV5 with single coils, did the Will Lee preamp add a level of functionality you enjoyed and used, or, not? And if yes, then can you quantify that?

thanks
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Hiyah, Chef--

Well, I'm a rosewood/alder guy, but maybe I can respond to your questions anyway. I've owned both an MV5 (with hum cancellers) and WL5.

The only difference I felt in the neck was the narrower nut width--but it's an absolute deal-maker for me. I _greatly_ prefer that feel down in the first five (maybe seven) frets. Talking about a fiver, here.

I thought I was gonna use the mid switch a lot, but it hasn't turned out that way. It's probably because my basic tone isn't scooped much (has enough mids for good definition), and my habit is to use my fingers (and thumb) for the articulation . I flip the mid boost on every so often.
 
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Ewo said:
Hiyah, Chef--
The only difference I felt in the neck was the narrower nut width--
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...which is not a feature limited to the WL model. My NYC has the narrower nut too. The only neck difference I know that is unique to the WL is the extra fret, but I don't think that would change feel.
 
#46,996
For me, the narrower nut of the WL 5 was very noticeable. I really like that model but could never feel comfortable on the narrower nut. As for the mid switch, I too thought it would be useful but I ended up never using. It wasn't because it sounded bad or anything, my tone just had plenty of mids. This was my experience owning an ash/maple NYC, an alder/rosewood NYC, and an ash/maple Metro. I think the fact that the basses all had true single coils instead of the typical mid scooped HC's was the main factor in not needing the switch.
 
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I am enjoying the WL model feedback. I am considering a Metro 5 (MV 5 WL) but given the investment new (or used), am not sure if I'd prefer the nut/neck of a WL over a regular MV5. I THINK I'd prefer the narrower nut, but not entirely sure.

Does a Metro MV5 WL have single coils? Thought they were the HC on the, just like on the regular Metros? I have a MS4 that's great, it has the HC pickups.

Anyone that has any thoughts on this, I'd be greatful to knw your opinion and experiences, regarding WL vs. non-WL 5-string in Metro line, particulalry the MV5 WL (as I generally like the maple 'boards, like my MS4 has.

TIA, cheers.
 
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Ewo said:
Hiyah, Chef--

Well, I'm a rosewood/alder guy, but maybe I can respond to your questions anyway. I've owned both an MV5 (with hum cancellers) and WL5.

The only difference I felt in the neck was the narrower nut width--but it's an absolute deal-maker for me. I _greatly_ prefer that feel down in the first five (maybe seven) frets. Talking about a fiver, here.

I thought I was gonna use the mid switch a lot, but it hasn't turned out that way. It's probably because my basic tone isn't scooped much (has enough mids for good definition), and my habit is to use my fingers (and thumb) for the articulation . I flip the mid boost on every so often.
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I looked at the mid switch as the 'nitro boost' for the bridge pickup. Really took that 'Jaco tone' to full-on, white-pants-and-doo-rag territory.
 
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MV5 come with HC; I had mine fitted with single coil before it left the shop as I knew I had a strong pref for those.


Plutonium244 said:
I am enjoying the WL model feedback. I am considering a Metro 5 (MV 5 WL) but given the investment new (or used), am not sure if I'd prefer the nut/neck of a WL over a regular MV5. I THINK I'd prefer the narrower nut, but not entirely sure.

Does a Metro MV5 WL have single coils? Thought they were the HC on the, just like on the regular Metros? I have a MS4 that's great, it has the HC pickups.

Anyone that has any thoughts on this, I'd be greatful to knw your opinion and experiences, regarding WL vs. non-WL 5-string in Metro line, particulalry the MV5 WL (as I generally like the maple 'boards, like my MS4 has.

TIA, cheers.
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Plutonium244 said:
Does a Metro MV5 WL have single coils? Thought they were the HC on the, just like on the regular Metros? I have a MS4 that's great, it has the HC pickups.
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Here are the differences as I'm aware...

Extra fret (only on the WL, both Metro and NYC)
WL Preamp (only on the WL, both Metro and NYC)
Single coils standard (both Metro and NYC)*
Narrower nut (Note, the WL is the only way to get the narrower nut on a Metro)

*Getting SC's swapped out for the (default) HC's on a Metro (non-WL) may be possible, not sure, maybe upcharge. I don't know if they'd do the opposite... put HC's on a WL Metro.

Don't think I missed anything.
 
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