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#11,182
Chef, your JJ has HCs in it right? A bigger difference would come from the JJ having singles and the PJ having the PJ configuration, but wood choice does play a role.

Also, there's an inherent choice you have to make -- different for the sake of difference/more contrast (often a good thing), or picking (for you) the optimal wood choice for your new PJ regardless of the woods on your JJ. That's something to consider.

Different can be good, but not if you're not thrilled with the new one.
 
#11,183
Chef said:
So, I wanna try a Metro PJ5.
I have Metro RV5 JJ I really like; it's 59 burst with a morado f/b.

I kinda feel torn between going with combination cause I already know I like it, and going with the ash maple combination "so it's more different than the same as my RV5JJ."

Thoughts?
thx!
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Chef,

If you're going for a PJ5, definitely get an Alder/Rosewood version. To my ears, that's the combo that works best for that model. If you want to shell out the NYC dollars, bump it up another notch and go Brazilian -- and be a really happy man!

JC
 
#11,184
Bartman:
Yessir, my RV is HC's; but, I have Valenti #46 as well, which is alder, r/w, SC's and Sadowksy preamp...so I have that vibe covered, more or less...;)

BartmanPDX said:
Chef, your JJ has HCs in it right? A bigger difference would come from the JJ having singles and the PJ having the PJ configuration, but wood choice does play a role.

Also, there's an inherent choice you have to make -- different for the sake of difference/more contrast (often a good thing), or picking (for you) the optimal wood choice for your new PJ regardless of the woods on your JJ. That's something to consider.

Different can be good, but not if you're not thrilled with the new one.
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#11,185
Joelc73 said:
Chef,

If you're going for a PJ5, definitely get an Alder/Rosewood version. To my ears, that's the combo that works best for that model. If you want to shell out the NYC dollars, bump it up another notch and go Brazilian -- and be a really happy man!

JC
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I'm ordering a NYC alder/morado PJ5 - just trying to decide on std vs vintage. The Brazilian isn't cheap (and prices went up as of 1/1/10). Is there that much sonic difference or it is mostly ornamental?
 
#11,189
I always include morado when I say "rosewood". I never try to "sell" people on brazilian. I honestly think morado and madagascar sound as good. If you get a hard-on from brazilian (as I do!), I have it. I have a stash that should last a good while (I don't think I can get any more 5 string boards beyond what I have). If you don't already know you want brazilian, I would go with less expensive options.

Regarding PJ,s, I prefer alder/rosewood for both tonal and aesthetic reasons.

R
 
#11,192
Sadowsky said:
If you get a hard-on from brazilian (as I do!), I have it. I have a stash that should last a good while (I don't think I can get any more 5 string boards beyond what I have). If you don't already know you want brazilian, I would go with less expensive options.
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Budget aside it's Brazilian all the way for me - that combination just works! I've had a few of them and can't say enough good things about it.

With that said, I'm sure Morado or Mad Rosewood sound great too and will save you a few bucks.

JC
 
#11,193
HI

My hybrid Metro pj4 is ash/maple. LOVE IT!! I prefer it over both of the NYC pj4's I owned. One was alder/braz, the other was ash/morado. Then again, all my basses are ash/maple. Just what I prefer. Be cool if you could give both styles a test run for yourself

Rob
 
#11,195
Quick question. I'm interested in buying a Metro PJ. Its the right deal but the wrong color.
I'm wanting to know who could paint the body and do as good of a job as Sadowsky. I know, you guys are gonna say "Don't do it" but I really want a P bass in seafoam green and its not a metro color anymore.

Is Roger using a sub for paint? Can I use him?

Thanks
 
#11,198
Saluki said:
Chef,

Vic has a metro ash/maple PJ5 and it sounds really nice. Talk with him for his opinion on that combo
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He already has.

I seem to be the oddball on this one, or at least in the minority, so take my thoughts with a grain of salt as needed, but...

I had a KILLER alder/Brazilian NYC PJ5, and while I really did like it a lot, it just didn't have quite enough edge for me (I know, I know, that's not what most P or PJ players are focused on). I played the ash/maple PJ5 and boom. There was MY PJ5 tone. I love that bass. The alder/Brazilian I had was much warmer sounding... definitely more of a classic sound to it (if you can even say that when referring to a PJ anyway). I guess I'm just too much of an ash/maple fan in general. All three of my Sadowsky basses are ash/maple. I know, boring, but I guess at least I know what I like, right? :)
 
#11,199
Joelc73 said:
Chef,

If you're going for a PJ5, definitely get an Alder/Rosewood version. To my ears, that's the combo that works best for that model. If you want to shell out the NYC dollars, bump it up another notch and go Brazilian -- and be a really happy man!

JC
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"Tom, I am pleased to inform you that your bass will be ready to ship next week."

P/J 5, Alder, Brazillian Rosewood, vintage style, vintage tint
:hyper:



Sadowsky said:
I always include morado when I say "rosewood". I never try to "sell" people on brazilian. I honestly think morado and madagascar sound as good. If you get a hard-on from brazilian (as I do!), I have it. I have a stash that should last a good while (I don't think I can get any more 5 string boards beyond what I have). If you don't already know you want brazilian, I would go with less expensive options.

Regarding PJ,s, I prefer alder/rosewood for both tonal and aesthetic reasons.

R
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Will this require seeking medical attention if it lasts in excess of four hours :help:
 
#11,200
Vic said:
He already has.

I'm sure seem to be the oddball on this one, or at least in the minority, so take my thoughts with a grain of salt as needed, but...

I had a KILLER alder/Brazilian NYC PJ5, and while I really did like it a lot, it just didn't have quite enough edge for me (I know, I know, that's not what most P or PJ players are focused on). I played the ash/maple PJ5 and boom. There was MY PJ5 tone. I love that bass. The alder/Brazilian I had was much warmer sounding... definitely more of a classic sound to it (if you can even say that when referring to a PJ anyway). I guess I'm just too much of an ash/maple fan in general. All three of my Sadowsky basses are ash/maple. I know, boring, but I guess at least I know what I like, right? :)
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This was EXACTLY my experience. My NYC alder/Braz RW PJ5 just wasn't as bright or aggressive as I sometimes needed it to be. Strangely enough, my ash/maple PJ5 can get 90% of the thick/dark punch of my old NYC with the VTC rolled off. Plus, and maybe this is just IME, but I swear that Low Eb down to open B on the B string sounds clearer and has more pitch fundamental in a mix in the ash/maple configuration. IMO
 

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