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Club Sadowsky!!!

#5,424
jonno1707 said:
Here's a non 59 burst for ya...
I am lovin this bass..
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Jonno, you are killin' me with that bass. Stop it!:help:;)
 
#5,429
Laklandlover said:
When I purchased my Sadowsky I did not know it did not have VTC. And I noticed quite a few (if not all) have it. I know it is because my Metro is an early model. Is there a major difference in sound with it? It is not expensive at all but should I do it?:eyebrow:

Be Blessed
James :hmm:
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I find it very useful. It cuts highs and give a more traditional "vintage" sound. I actually use it more than the bass/treble controls. Since it's really not that expensive I would add it if it wasn't there.
 
#5,435
pickles said:
Definitely add the VTC on any of the sadowsky Js.
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The reason the VTC is so handy on a Sadowsky is because the Sadowsky preamp is boost-only. Most preamps are boost-cut, where a VTC is still useful because it sounds different than cutting an active control, but it's not as handy as with a boost only preamp.
 
#5,436
To be honest I have no use at all for the VTC. I NEVER roll the tone off on a Jazz. But its on there already. I would only add one to your bass if you really felt the need to roll of the highs at any point. Killer basses though. Not only cut through, but have a huge supporting sound to them.
 
#5,437
Vic said:
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The reason the VTC is so handy on a Sadowsky is because the Sadowsky preamp is boost-only. Most preamps are boost-cut, where a VTC is still useful because it sounds different than cutting an active control, but it's not as handy as with a boost only preamp.
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Crazy things can happen too boosting bass and/or treble and using the VTC. It really expands the flexibility on a sadowsky IME.
 
#5,438
Adrian Juras said:
To be honest I have no use at all for the VTC. I NEVER roll the tone off on a Jazz. But its on there already. I would only add one to your bass if you really felt the need to roll of the highs at any point. Killer basses though. Not only cut through, but have a huge supporting sound to them.
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+1 I never touch the VTC either. I have done a lot of experimenting with it while on gig's but it seems to cut out that fantastic Sadowsky "growl" while in the mix IMO. I guess it's nice to have for resale, which will probably never happen, but I could certainly do without it.
 
#5,439
pickles said:
Crazy things can happen too boosting bass and/or treble and using the VTC. It really expands the flexibility on a sadowsky IME.
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i love kicking the preamp hard. and i too barely touch the vtc. only maybe if i'm using a pick to cut the attack some, but other than that, LOVE the preamp. the more the merrier.

i hate it when my bass sounds nothing more than "thick guitar string", so kinda like how i like my pork belly, the fattier the better.
 

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