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So the 62 P’s with @KiOgon DP127 J at the bridge.... 🤔

And what about the bridge end to go with the P ?

Blimey that was quick! Thanks. You use the dimarzios?

I’m sure this thread exists already but I can’t find it. So here goes..... Hypothetically I’m building a bass. A PJ. Technically I’m useless. So I need some help. I’d be looking for a set that would give me a hefty P thump and together be able to slap and get some modern sounds. We play everything from Luther Vandross , Chic, Bruno Mars to the Killers. Just after your thoughts, what’s good and what I should avoid?

Bite the bullet, you know you want to. It’s ok. I can wait.

Just seen this. It’s only a matter of time Mr Krow. It still has my name on it. 😂

A very emotive subject obviously! I happen to like marmite 😃

GAS not cured. 😂 I don’t think the pre amp pedal is for me. I tend to agree with @dave_bass5 its as much about the woods used, pups etc. The general Sadowky experience. I have a fantastic amp (thanks @thodrik 👍🏻👍🏻) that gives me the right amount of eq fiddling I can deal with. Back to the basses.... is anyone using a PJ currently? Or has one?

Apologies all... I started a post and then disappeared... lots going on this weekend. So just putting this in context I’m not a bedroom bassist by any means. I have always wanted a sadowsky. I played one in a shop a long time ago and loved the tone. I’ve had quite a few basses in my time, some much better than my capabilities but I’m fortunate enough to have played them and moved them on. Warwicks, Laklands (joe Osborn and skyline) Mike Lull, Fenders...... I don’t get on with P basses. I have a lovely Jazz, a gorgeous shuker (with lane poor) and a status that is currently my go to gigging bass. I recently tried some yammys and currently have a nice PJ Bb1100s which I use at home. I like the pj config. I considered having a shuker pj made but my Sadowsky itch needs scratching. I was after your thoughts, good and bad ! 😃

Cheers guys. I’m not sure the weight is an issue for me at the minute. The basses coming into their own in a band situation is definitely a comment that’s I’ve heard before... and we are gigging a lot 😃👍🏻 @thodrik let’s see some pics of yours if you have any you don’t mind sharing. The downside of the try before you buy scenario (which I very much agree with) is find one in a shop that’s accessible.. 😂

So it’s just weight that’s really the difference....

Help! I’ve had a hankering for a Sadowsky for years on and off and it’s getting worse. I cant find too many posts on here about them, but I’d like your opinions. I know a few of you guys really rate them... I have a jazz already and I’m looking for a PJ. Should I be looking for an NYC over a metro? Would I really be able to tell the difference.... come talk to me... and of course feel free to add your pictures ...it won’t help my GAS but I can look! 😃

Specially for you reggae.. it’s not strictly speaking a limelight or a jazz but it’s shell pink 😂

Absolutely not! Not even for nearly breaking my toe. 😂

You are not wrong the guy behind her was a mountain. Needless to say I accepted that apology and didn’t stand up. 😂

That’s a really good idea... 👍🏻 @ped can this happen? Between all the BC’ers around we cover the country, 99.9 % of all U.K. bass related sales on the web or shops.... ! If it only gets one persons gear back it’s worked...

We had the radio on in the office a few years ago, fleetwood Mac came on and so started a conversation about The Chain. The guy I was with then said “ my uncle is John Mcvie” I didn’t believe him and after laughing for a long time and securing my ribs back in place he he called his mum, put her on loud speaker. It was either a well rehearsed wind up or he really was her brother, she started talking about how many concerts they’d been to all over the world etc. I opted for the latter and believed them.... unfortunately the fleetwood Mac tickets never materialised and he was made redundant (not by me!!)

Corrine Bailey Rae stood on my foot/ankle as I was laying in Hyde park waiting for Stevie Wonder to come on. She was very apologetic and her security guy was massive!

I’m a big funk/slap fan and I don’t care who knows! 😂 we play Never too much in our set, always goes down well. You can’t beat a bit of Marcus Miller!

Maybe there’s just too many in that market already to be worth the R&D?

Just one endorsee? Impossible. So many styles and genres. It’s about that innovative brand that is continually helping to shape the sound and tone of the music we all love!

It certainly is at home. Very ‘Bootsy’ 😃