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[Sadowsky]

Hello, Sadowsky #1 on the way soon .
Possibly a longshot question on the just-a-nut iii...
I want to use TI jazz rounds, which are just (really only just) a bit skinnier than the recommended sizes for the nut for the B, E and A.
I've had to get the nut on my Fender 4 string filled in to accommodate the skinny TIs, otherwise the nut didn't keep them in place.
Anyone used these strings on a Metroline 5 with the just-a-nut?
Are there any other solutions other than getting the nut filled and refiled?
I seem to remember on the old Warwicks, the just-a-nuts were on individual kind of grub screws per string, and you could replace them for different gauges (questioning now whether I just made that up!).

You should have no problems going to a lighter gauge with the original nut.

 

[Sadowsky]

As in.. they are hiring an outside third party shop to do all such work but still under the Warwick jurasdiction?

No way!!!! They are at capacity for the next 24-28 months.

 

[Sadowsky]

Tritto! I've been unclear as to whether the Wardowsky WL basses have humcancelling or single-coil pickups. I have the SCs on my Japanese WL5, and after many years as a double-soapbar kind of guy, they have been a revelation. Coupled with a Mesa WD800, I'm getting oodles of bite and grind.

Single coils are the spec for the Will Lee model.

 

[Sadowsky]

The RSD’s all have single coils too. Mine sound fantastic. I have the VTC installed as well, and that bass cuts like a machete’…..

We are moving over to hum-cancelling J pickups on the MetroExpress. This will take effect for spring 2023 production.

 

[scubaduba]

We have moved over to hum-cancelling J pickups on the MetroExpress.

Cool. That will fix the PJ issue where the J always hums unless equally blended with the P.

When will this change start and will product descriptions be updated online to know when a RSD has humcancelling installed?

 

[Sadowsky]

I’m not the biggest fan of the WL preamp, but I’ll always defer to the nearly 100 years of wisdom and experience of the two guys that manifested it. I’m comfortable knowing that Will can hear stuff I don’t. I’m of sufficient OG status in the game - even then, for every gig I’ve done, Will has done at least 250 high-end gigs on the world stage with the creme de la creme. If that can be considered an appeal to authority argument, so be it. Someone or something has to be an authority sometimes.

From what I understand, Will was always trying to get a certain set of frequencies and response out of his Sadowskys, and the only way he could get it was through a very strong right hand attack. He eventually wanted to move away from that. Will worked with Roger to find out what was needed in terms of boosts and their width to get that sound without the extra physical effort. After prototypes and beta-testing, the result is the WL preamp.

Will primarily uses the mid boost for live playing. He like the extra punch. Not so much in the studio.

Roger

 

[Sadowsky]

I bought my Will lee for the neck, string spacing and number of Frets. I thought I would still get that Sadowsky jazz sound bypassing the preamp but it is not the case (at least to my ears)

The only reason for that could possibly be the single coil pickups.

 

[ragetoca]

The only reason for that could possibly be the single coil pickups.

Thanks Roger, I already ordered split coil PUs from Warwick

 

[scubaduba]

Thanks Roger, I already ordered split coil PUs from Warwick

I suspect you will be pleased.

 

[Sadowsky]

OK...time to address the pan pot direction one more time. There is no right or wrong, no backwards. There is only what you are used to or the way your brain is wired. Many people are used to the direction Fender started. That was never intuitive for me. Because people have different preferences, I developed a pan pot for my NYC basses that allow you to change the direction without a soldering iron. Other wise, it is just reversing the two pickup wires at the pan pot. Over the last 40 years, I have frequently polled my clients for their preferences, and the majority of my customers agree that my direction is more intuitive. Think of it this way....turn the vtc clockwise....If you focus on your thumb, that is pointing towards the neck. If you focus on your fingers, they are rolling toward the bridge. Again, it is just player preference. No right or wrong...no judgments are necessary.

 

[diglo]

When will the ME’s start using the Sadowsky logo and not the RSD?

 

[Sadowsky]

When will the ME’s start using the Sadowsky logo and not the RSD?

Spring of 2023. I won my trademark back but it still has not received the very final approval in China,

 

[Joebone]

Single coils are the spec for the Will Lee model.

Thanks for the clarification - a lot of web-based spec lists specify humcancelling.

 

[ragetoca]

Thanks for the clarification - a lot of web-based spec lists specify humcancelling.

This is true. It got me confused

 

[Spidey2112]

No right or wrong...no judgments are necessary.

This should have been a banner at my high school prom... I opted for Daisy Dukes, instead of the ubiquitous leisure suit.

Judgement day, indeed.

 

[SzunaP]

There you go!

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Thank you verrry much!

 

[SzunaP]

Screenshot, then crop?

Ooops, good point! thx

 

[scubaduba]

Thanks for the clarification - a lot of web-based spec lists specify humcancelling.

Yep. I almost bought a German Will Lee from a retailer in the Midwest. Listing said it had humcancelling pickups. I questioned and was assured they were humcancelling. I pushed saying Roger has said publicly that they only use single coils. So the retailer said they reached out to Warwick who confirmed that humcancelling pickups were in fact installed. I didn’t end up buying it so I don’t know what was in fact installed but there does seem to be confusion.

 

[Loepie]

Yep. I almost bought a German Will Lee from a retailer in the Midwest. Listing said it had humcancelling pickups. I questioned and was assured they were humcancelling. I pushed saying Roger has said publicly that they only use single coils. So the retailer said they reached out to Warwick who confirmed that humcancelling pickups were in fact installed. I didn’t end up buying it so I don’t know what was in fact installed but there does seem to be confusion.

I have the German Will Lee (Avatar). Pickups have no noise or hum at all. I use the mids, but just a tiny bit. Very usefull in bandsituation, rehearsels or live.

 

[roller]

The mid-boost on the Will Lee basses switch is perfect for my needs. Whenever I add treble and bass on my Sadowsky basses, it's only a smidge as the preamp sounds outstanding when set flat. I mostly adjust my tone on my Sadowskys with the blend and VTC -- those controls get a steady workout.

On the upcoming roller signature model Sadowsky, the bass and treble will be controlled by adjustable on/off switches.

I have the German Will Lee (Avatar). Pickups have no noise or hum at all. I use the mids, but just a tiny bit. Very usefull in bandsituation, rehearsels or live.