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If you could only have one sadowsky.
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It's probably safe to assume the OP is asking about Metros. 
For me, I'd go for the M5-24. Given that it isn't in the poll, I'd go for the MV5 or MV5 PJ.
For me, I'd go for the M5-24. Given that it isn't in the poll, I'd go for the MV5 or MV5 PJ.
Not sure why you left off the Modern 24. I am fortunate enough to have two Sadowskys, and the modern is certainly the favored.
If I could could only pick from the vintage line, I'd take an Alder/RW PJ5 with the reversed P pickups.
If I was limited to only Vintage metros, I'd have to go for the RV5-PJ. (which I already did!)
If I could could only pick from the vintage line, I'd take an Alder/RW PJ5 with the reversed P pickups.
If I was limited to only Vintage metros, I'd have to go for the RV5-PJ. (which I already did!)
You don't give us much information about your needs so I'll go with my own needs/taste:
I don't need 5 strings so those are off the list.
If slap were my primary style/need then I'd go with an MV4. I don't slap much anymore so I voted PJ4.
I own two Sadowskys at the moment:
- ash/maple PJ4.
- ash/maple JJ4 with single coil pickups.
For fingerstyle the PJ4 is a little more meaty/thick so it gets #1 for fingerstyle playing. The JJ4 gets the edge for slap...killer slap tone. NOthing wrong with the PJ slap tone, just personal preference here.
I should confess that I'd be very happy owning only one of them and using it for everything but since I'm lucky to own both, the PJ is strung with Sadowsky flats (love 'em) and the J4 with Sadowsky blue nickels.
I vote RV4. I Really enjoying mine w/ Sad SC's. The OLY White is much creamier in person. And neck on this bass is great. Thin and fast! The only way I would sell this bass is, if I could have my Sadowsky NYC Dream Bass! 
Be it NYC or Metro's, the OP left out the Standard series!
That said, if I could have only one.....it would be my 1988 NYC Standard 4......no question!
That said, if I could have only one.....it would be my 1988 NYC Standard 4......no question!
There's an RV4 with Nordstrand Big Singles in the certified pre-owned section I want really freaking bad.
None of the above. I have two Modern 5-24s.
Either one of yours would do just fine!
I guess if I had to have only one, the M5-24 I sold comes to mind.
A UV-70 Metro 5, Ash/Rosewood
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maybe even in trans-white:
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maybe even in trans-white:
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