Sadowsky Retofit VTC into a Metro Express?

[Phil Bonk]

I have had this for a few weeks, and really like the sound. I am pondering whether or not to try and put the Sadowsky VTC retrofit into this, in order to get that extra bit of tone control, (ever though, what it already comes with, is good).
I heard that there could be issues retro-fitting the Metro Express with the retrofit kit.
Has anyone tried to do this, and was it successful? Thank you!

 

[Thumpy Fenda 5]

Hello, been thinking about grabbing one of these? Did yours come with the noise issues or was it ok?

 

[Phil Bonk]

Hello, been thinking about grabbing one of these? Did yours come with the noise issues or was it ok?

I will let you know when it comes back from the luthier (Steve Brand). He is doing the once-over as well.

 

[Thumpy Fenda 5]

Hey how'd the metro express turn out? Pulled the trigger and put one on layway but was also curious about the retrofit or just grabbing the vtc preamp plate. Thanks!

 

[Phil Bonk]

Well...I had it done and I am still trying to figure it out. It seems that the VTC will sweep between the P and the J, which I like. I just cannot remember if I could do this without the retrofit.

 

[deepestend]

Well...I had it done and I am still trying to figure it out. It seems that the VTC will sweep between the P and the J, which I like. I just cannot remember if I could do this without the retrofit.

The VTC should just add a passive tone pot to the preamp. Correct me if I'm wrong, but the blend pot should be stock on the new Express basses.