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Sadowsky Will Lee 5 or Modern 5-24

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Waksfly, Dec 28, 2014.

Will Lee vs Modern24

  1. Will Lee

    9 vote(s)
    52.9%

  2. Modern 24

    8 vote(s)
    47.1%
  1. Dec 28, 2014 #1
    Waksfly

    Waksfly

    Nov 3, 2013
    to anyone who has the experience please enlighten me with this one. It will also be my first 5 string bass. I play in a rock, blues band primarily...sometimes r&b and learning the jazz. I got tired of down tuning all the time when doing covers so i decided to try and learn the 5s. Anyway back to the topic, what would be the tonal difference between the 2? They have the same preamp am i right? But the WL has the added mid boost? Thank you so much! Cheers!
     
  2. Dec 28, 2014 #2
    OutToPlayJazz

    OutToPlayJazz

    Dec 30, 2007
    Gloucestershire, UK
    The Sadowsky Will Lee model is the only Sadowsky I've ever played and instantly loved. I tried a couple of M5 models and they never felt quite right, the same as the Metros. That's just my personal opinion, but the a Will Lee model has a very focused sound and feel that I liked a lot.

    The only thing technically you want to consider with a 5 is getting used to using the B string as a thumb rest - It's necessary, as the B has a natural resonance which booms on its own if you don't stop it.

    Hope you find your ideal bass!
     
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  3. Dec 28, 2014 #3
    Dragan

    Dragan

    Oct 5, 2009
    Both are great, having said that I personally fell in love with modern 24 I played some time ago. Up to your taste,man.
     
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  4. Dec 28, 2014 #4
    Dr. Cheese

    Dr. Cheese Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 3, 2004
    Metro St. Louis
    They really are not similar. Do you want an active Jazz with a mid control, or a modern soapbar sound like a Ken Smith or Cirrus?
     
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  5. Dec 28, 2014 #5
    FrenchBassQC

    FrenchBassQC Supporting Member

    Jul 13, 2011
    Gatineau QC CA
    I had a M5-24 once and that says it all... Go for the Will Lee.
     
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  6. Dec 28, 2014 #6
    Waksfly

    Waksfly

    Nov 3, 2013
    Which one do you think mixes with the band better? I'm not familiar with a ken smith sound. Hearing from the clips and music of bass players who plays the modern 24, I really like how easily they can cut through the mix.
     
  7. Dec 28, 2014 #7
    Dr. Cheese

    Dr. Cheese Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 3, 2004
    Metro St. Louis
    Sadowskys are known for cutting through the mix period. The Modern 24 sounds very close to a Ken Smith or Peavey Cirrus, so if you like Sadowsky Moderns, you already like the Ken Smith sound.
     
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  8. Dec 29, 2014 #8
    Dr. Cheese

    Dr. Cheese Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 3, 2004
    Metro St. Louis
    I voted Modern since that is what the OP already knows.