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[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='580195' date='Aug 25 2009, 01:49 PM']Funny to sit and read this thread today... I was at the Gallery in Camden at the weekend visiting Alex & played a few new Sadowskys amongst other jazzes. I was also disappointed with the Sadowskys. The sound was pretty good (the Sado preamp is the same one as I use in pedal form with my jazz) but not as good as my 09 Am.Std jazz through the same preamp. The necks are too thick fingers to thumb for my personal liking & feel half finished, much like the old S1 Fenders did. So I was disappointed in Sadowsky as well. All in all, my 09 Fender sounds and feels so much nicer. Best bass of the day at the Gallery? Squier Classic Vibe jazz. Storming sound, great to play and amazing value.[/quote] I am off to the Gallery on Saturday, so I might try the same one's out. That exactly what I thought, the 09 Fender just had a better sound, to me anyway. [quote name='XB26354' post='580746' date='Aug 25 2009, 10:22 PM']I've had 2 Metros - an MV5 a couple of years ago and an RV5 I bought here a couple of months ago. The MV5 had a lovely satin neck and sounded wicked. I got rid of it on a whim and have regretted it ever since. The RV5, although finished to a scarily high standard (2-piece body and finished under the pickguard with no routing - Fender take note!), it didn't do it for me I'm afraid. B string sounded dull to my ears with Sadowsky strings (which I found out were duds anyway) and even the prized DRs, which sound fab on every bass I've played and owned for years. Im now happily using a lovely Spector 6 (thanks CrazyKiwi) and a quite literally awesome American Standard P 5-string - light as a feather, fantastic neck and a tone to die for even on the B.[/quote] Can I ask, how good are the Fender 5's? I hear silly rumours that their B doesnt really cut it....but I also hear the new ones are REALLY good for their money. Thanks

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='580763' date='Aug 25 2009, 10:49 PM']PS check out the second pic. That's birdy in his rock God leather trousers. Crutch shot with gratuitous headstock. He dressed up especially for the shoot. He's getting changed next door now... and the squeaks are unbearable.[/quote] LOL What a beaut. I like these basses aesthetically more than the Sadowsky basses. I really need to fiddle with one.

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='580205' date='Aug 25 2009, 01:54 PM']Nice review, Josh. I also rate my Am.Std Jazz very highly, although I play mine through a Sadowsky preamp. Excellent basses. [/quote] Thats a beaut. Same colour as my Precision. I still want a Sunburst Jazz w/rosewood to go with my O.White and maple.

[quote name='Linus27' post='580669' date='Aug 25 2009, 08:32 PM']woohoo [/quote] The 75 Reissue I played was 'better' than a Sadowsky UV Metro....and lighter

[quote name='bassmansky' post='580629' date='Aug 25 2009, 07:54 PM']mainly by people on this site [/quote] That seems to happen with everything. Like Ampeg on TBass.

[quote name='Linus27' post='580364' date='Aug 25 2009, 04:01 PM']Alex, thats what I thought which kind of made me think that the tone of the Stingray is just not right for me. I always seem to be trying to mellow it out and make it more like a Jazz. Thats good to know the Bart pickup might just help me out. Thanks[/quote] Hey I think if you arent happy with the Stingray sound, Id move it on. Ive seen a few comments on their forums stating basically that owners have tried new pickups, and it hasnt retained that sonic hammer the Stingray is capable of, or the value.

[quote name='barry44' post='580561' date='Aug 25 2009, 06:46 PM']i picked up this the other day and have been impressed by the bass on it. the cd is co produced by josh homme and it has the whole fuzzy qotsa, eagles of death metal bass sound on it. this sound is something i would like to incorporate into my sound and i was wondering if anyone knew what kind of pedals i would require to emulate it. i read on the net that he has started using a rick instead of his precisions but i am wondering if this has anythingto do with the overdrive or if it solely comes from pedals and amps. can anyone assis[/quote] The whole album has warm fat fuzz on it. Some of it sounds like Precisions...basically through a proper tube amp cranked. You can emulate it with a Sansamp BDDI or VT Bass Pedal. Im glad Josh got involved, it sounds much better. More full and dark.

[quote name='alexharvay' post='580219' date='Aug 25 2009, 02:01 PM']I'm more interested in the 500W version and I'm really interested in finding out how the SP cabs do. When are you going?[/quote] Friday morning. Neil in Customer Service is, I believe, just for customer service. He's sorted out loads of stuff for me. Think thats why they are much better at helping out. Yeah, the 500W is probably right for me. Im very interesed in hearing the SP cabs. The 2x12 and 4x10 are REALLY small. Get this, the 4x10 is only 63lbs! Which is pretty good for Orange...they like to make heavy gear! Oh, and for anyone who is interested, the 8x10 is using NEO SPEAKERS! Im quite shocked! [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jGkNm-vZLk"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jGkNm-vZLk[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdNLFJ-JsZA"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdNLFJ-JsZA[/url]

[quote name='51m0n' post='580443' date='Aug 25 2009, 05:09 PM']Every Ashdown product I've heard so far has been garbage IMO. Am I the only one?[/quote] They really dont do it for me....

Nice....very nice...be better with a maple neck.

[quote name='alexharvay' post='580110' date='Aug 25 2009, 12:40 PM']Has the bass terror been released yet or is there a release date set?[/quote] The SP cabs are now out... The Bass Terror is apparently ready....I am allowed to test one out so it must be done. The 1000W version is still in the testing stages....but I might not need that much power!

[quote name='leschirons' post='579633' date='Aug 24 2009, 10:19 PM']Yep, anything made by Warwick. Fender and Markbass user.[/quote] +1. The tone is pretty good...the bodyshape and feel? Nope.

[quote name='Clarky' post='578156' date='Aug 23 2009, 12:33 PM']Disagree on the price question (which is partly due to sterling's weakness and affects all US-sourced and Euro-sourced instruments). The 09 Precisions and Jazzes IMHO stand up to the competition - not just my opinion, though, ask Beedster who has owned countless Fenders and two Sadowskys and yet says his 09 Jazz is probably the nicest fretted bass he has ever owned[/quote] +1. I tested a Sadowsky, and I wanted to really like its tone. I didnt. New Fenders are excellent, and thats coming from someone who once took a USA Jazz back about 8 years ago due it just not being right at all. I love Fender tone, and now they seem to have sorted the QC. Hmm....whats over-rated? Ampeg..for me. Tried it, didnt like it.