EMGs on a Sadowsky?

[noirextra]

what do you prefer the new sadowsky pickups or the old EMGs he use to stick on them?

 

[christmetal]

well im not really sure but i do know this
that EMG's are some of the tighest pickups
i have EMG-HZ pickups and they give me the best sound
they can give you loud attack sounds and even warm softer sounds
it is perfect for every genre
hope this helps

 

[noirextra]

thats great thanks, forgot to add , im especially interested in the 4 string EMG models.

 

[Visirale]

thats great thanks, forgot to add , im especially interested in the 4 string EMG models.

I thought you hated sadowskys... or at least said they weren't justified...

 

[spade2you]

I have a late 80's Kramer with EMG PJ pickups, very punchy combo and along the lines of the Spector tone....because mine was basically made as Kramer's version of the Spector while they were both being made under one roof.

I've also got a Stambaugh on order and we're planning on using a Mike Pope pre-amp.

On their own, they've got that nice slap tone with a slight mid scoop. The bridge J sounds along the lines of a Fender, perhaps a little tighter and glassy, but I think the notes sound a tad more articulate. The P pickup sounds a little more aggressive to my ears than a standard P sound. A good pre-amp can make them a lot more flexible.

 

[Bass Boy]

I thought you hated sadowskys... or at least said they weren't justified...

 

[Andy Brown]

Just ask Nino Valenti about 'em.

 

[57pbass]

I have an early 90's Sadowsky with EMG JJ pick ups. The bass is ash / maple.. Its sounds great..its very light weight..I have no idea what the specs on the pickups are ..

 

[Nino Valenti]

I love EMG's.

I no longer own this bass but it sounded killer:

 

[Nino Valenti]

what do you prefer the new sadowsky pickups or the old EMGs he use to stick on them?

Also, the "new" Sadowsky pickups aren't that new. He's been using Passive HumCancelling pickups and Single coil pickups for over 10 years.

 

[Jazz Ad]

Correct me if I'm wrong, I thing older Sadowskies came with EMG mounted stock.
At least, I've seem them with EMGs in. It played fine, although a bit too crisp and defined to my taste.

 

[noirextra]

ok just that i think the classic reputation sadowsky built was with basses with EMG pickups so im thinking about ordering my bass with them

 

[capnsandwich]

I like the M5-24 with the EMG 40J's. If you've ever heard Enrico Galetta play his, it sounds amazing. I recently got a Valenti J5 with the EMG 40 J's. When I ordered it I had the Sadowsky M5-24 in mind. I'm truly happy with mine in my bass. It's paired with an Aguilar OBP-3 and sounds awesome.

 

[One Drop]

ok just that i think the classic reputation sadowsky built was with basses with EMG pickups so im thinking about ordering my bass with them

Everyone has their reasons...

 

[the JT]

Check out this Sadowsky with EMGs.

They sound slightly warmer to me than the Sadowsky pickups.

 

[bugbass]

My -93 24/5 came with EMG40J, and I like them vey much. I tried Fat Stacks, but didn`t like them. I now got Sadowskys pups on it, but I`ll probably switch to the EMG`s soon. IMO they have a more open/raw upper midrange that I like

 

[MAJOR METAL]

The new Sadowsky soapbars have amazing mids and deep lows. The emgs are a bit sharper with a higher growl.

 

[dragonbass]

EMG pickups so im thinking about ordering my bass with them

Ordering them from Who?? Sadowsky? Not gonna Happen!

We only use our Soapbars now. We no longer use EMG's.

Rob

 

[tomshepp]

Can anyone speak to the value of keeping an older Sad 24 fret with EMG's original? Part of me would like to try the Sad soaps as I feel the EMG's are to my ears too "glassy" But I also learned the hard way that modifying an older bass can affect its value. I also have no experience with the passive tone control. Thanks for the input.
Tom

 

[bugbass]

Ordering them from Who?? Sadowsky? Not gonna Happen!

We only use our Soapbars now. We no longer use EMG's.

Rob

So I can order a NYC with Nordstrands but not EMG`s? Why?