+1 on the 4+2, just shift the D string tuner back to where it belongs. But would still like to know the team’s design rationale for 3+3.
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I'd like to know Mr. Sadowsky's opinion on stainless steel frets.
Do they wear better than traditional frets?
Do they change the tone?
I have no experience with stainless steel frets, that's why I'm asking.
Do they wear better than traditional frets?
Do they change the tone?
I have no experience with stainless steel frets, that's why I'm asking.
I know you're asking for Roger's input, but for whatever it's worth, I've had experience with them.
Yes, the only frets in my opinion that last longer are Warwick's bell brass frets.
Yes, I feel they noticeably change tone for the brighter, which should make sense.
I think the main reason for staying with nickel is because it's the sound most of us are already familiar with, so that's going to appeal to most people. The other consideration from a manufacturing standpoint is it's a lot harder to work with, and makes production more expensive, and then of course impacts final pricing.
The Verdine is the secret weapon in the Sadowsky line. Killin basses.
Interesting. IME stainless steel (and EVO gold) have held up better than bell brass.
1. Stainless (perfect after 10+ years)
2. EVO (minuscule wear after 14+)
3. Bell brass (some wear after 22+)
4. Nickel/silver (
)1000%. If you wear through NS quickly, it's well worth the investment.
Some say they're brighter. IMO they're less forgiving to poor technique.
LOL!4. Nickel/silver (
+1, but I also feel like that is a function of them being brighter sounding... like an MTD bass.
I really like this demo of the slap tones Da Maestro got out of this JMM5.
So this is happening!!!!!
MetroExpress MODERNS!!!!!
I’m Freakin out….
Oh, and this one weighs 7.7lbs.
Oh my goodness! I was seriously about to get a MetroExpress fretted JJ5 this week. It looks like I am going to have to check out Moderns before I commit to buying another MetroExpress!
Oh yea…….Andy knows what’s good. Look at that smokin bass. Cannot wait.
That white is nice !!! So when will these be available and what’s the pricing like ?
I emailed Max at Framus Warwick distribution last night. Hopefully I’ll hear back soon regarding US arrival dates. The sales.warwick.de site has em for around 1060.00 Euros.
My Japan Metro version was around $2200 used. I sold it because it was a bit too heavy, and I prefer 4’s. The idea of getting a lightweight, Modern 4, for around a grand is very exciting.
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This was one of the topics for one edition of the Luthiers' Round Table in Bass Gear Magazine. Let me try to find it... As I recall, I believe Roger preferred nickel/silver.
So, last gig my singer/guitar player (who is a terrific bass player first, guitar player second) had a buddy in town that he played with in Louisiana. He wanted him to sit in with us for a couple of tunes and asked if he could jump on bass. Of course I agreed, and got to sit in the audience and just listen. Nice change of pace.
I was so pleasantly surprised at how damn good my rig sounded with the Sadowsky modern 24-5, the Darkglass Exponent and 2 Berg AE112 cabs. Just massive punchy bottom and great articulation. I could hear every nuance of his playing perfectly. Sat in the mix exactly like I hoped it would. Gonna be hard to not gig this bass going forward.
I highly recommend having someone sit in on your gear so you can really hear how it sounds in context. Yeah you can run into the audience with a wireless or long cable, but being able to concentrate on just listening and not playing is a big plus.
I was so pleasantly surprised at how damn good my rig sounded with the Sadowsky modern 24-5, the Darkglass Exponent and 2 Berg AE112 cabs. Just massive punchy bottom and great articulation. I could hear every nuance of his playing perfectly. Sat in the mix exactly like I hoped it would. Gonna be hard to not gig this bass going forward.
I highly recommend having someone sit in on your gear so you can really hear how it sounds in context. Yeah you can run into the audience with a wireless or long cable, but being able to concentrate on just listening and not playing is a big plus.
Has anyone tried the Sadowsky Blue Label nickel strings on a MetroExpress J/J? The bass is more than bright enough with the stock stainless steel strings, I'm wondering if nickel-wounds would give me more mid-range.
Having only tried stainless frets on my Stingray5 Special I like them a lot. They keep the "just polished" feel that I kind of like on the rest of my basses. If I had the option I'd go for it in the future.
Agree. I didn't really "get" Jazz Basses until I sat in the audience while someone else was playing mine.
I would say that with one qualification... especially with gear that can be that revealing and detailed...
Keep in mind a lot of our tone comes from our personal styles and touch. It's often said "he can play any bass in the world and it still sounds like him".
So take what you hear with a little bit of a grain of salt. It may not be exactly how you sound.
This probably matters more if you hear something you're not thrilled with, but maybe to small degree, even if you love what you hear. It might be interesting to ask a third party if that person sounded the same as you do, and if not, maybe look into it a bit if you wish.
I wouldn't bring it up, because that's at a fairly deep level of detail, but when you play gear like this, and are as discerning as we are, that starts to matter.
FWIW
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