Sadowsky Updated VTC preamp with Mid Boost on Metroexpress 5

[Uncle_Glassy]

Currently in the process of swapping out the stock non VTC Sadowsky preamp and the stock pickups on my Sadowsky PJ Metroexpress 5 string(2025 non RSD)
with the new updated Sadowsky VTC with the midrange boost option switch. I really like the idea of having this onboard even though the VTC preamp is designed to have Roger's midrange scoop he originally spec'd for these years ago which I like. Its just nice to know that boost is there. I will be updating the pickups to the Sadowsky soft touch PJ Hum canceling/noise canceling Alnico V pups. I will update this thread as everything progresses. Keep in mind that I see nothing wrong with the non VTC onboard preamp that comes with this or the pickups. They are actually pheonomenal. High end is just a tad harsh for my liking. This is more of a studio/live decision to have more options on the fly. The bass will be strung with the Sad Nickels .45-130T. Keep you posted!

 

[Uncle_Glassy]

Ok so anyone that gives a flying F I finished this mod and it is truly a world of a difference. That new mid boost selector is a game changer for live situations. The soft touch pups with that PJ combo and the mid boost VTC just makes this bass so punchy and clear. Playing live it cuts through on stage and doesn't muddy in the low end at all. Only issue we came across is the pickups were initially out of phase with Sadowsky wiring instructions. Reversing the neck pickup ground and hot to the pot did the trick. The bass came alive. So if you are considering this move I highly reccomend it.