Terry M.

As an ex-owner of a Sadowsky outboard preamp pedal and current Fendowsky owner I would say it's how the circuit makes the bass frequencies cut through live mixes with hardly any loss of nuances.

I would say that definitely matches the tone the OP is after more than the DJ5. Well played also mate.

I agree about the j-bass shape.My main basses are Warwicks with much smaller and symmetrical bodies. With regards to any bass I think the real sonic test is playing them live.That will really reveal what they can and can't do. Basses that sound great on their own or in the workshop environment you mentioned might not cut it live and vice versa. I once had a Stingray 5 with the ceramic-era pickup and it sounded a bit harsh and sterile in my living room. I then took it out live a few times and wondered if it was the same bass-amazing clear sound that cut through effortlessly with no hint of harshness.They need to be judged tonally on live playing in my opinion. My Fendowsky jazz I mentioned previously is so capable out live that I sometimes solo the bridge pickup which is something I NEVER really do,especially at home alone.

While I wouldn't describe the G&L has having a thunderous low end it would be the one for you of the two. I've had both in the past.

As has been said before it won't sound like a P. Bridge pickup positioning alone will see to that.

They don't fit you? Is that what you mean?

Roger installed a Stars Guitars preamp in Marcus' Fender and when that failed he replaced it with a Bartolini circuit. I'm not sure a Sadowsky circuit was ever used. That's to my knowledge only,I could be wrong.

Did Marcus play an actual Sadowsky or a Fender modified by Rodger?

For me personally as a five string player,other versions of what Fender invented can offer better B strings,more comfortable fingerboard radii,better colour options,build quality,more frets etc etc. I have nothing against the brand but found that they're not necessarily the "best" at what they started. It hasn't stopped me having one in the stable still however albeit with a Sadowsky onboard preamp modification. To date my favourite take on a jazz bass is an actual Sadowsky.

I don't know for sure but apart from the S-1 switch weirdly now operating the active/passive option instead of the more usual series/parallel feature I doubt it's broken any new sonic barriers. I tried one (Jazz Ultra ii V) and it seemed like business as usual but at a higher price. Nothing wrong with it but nothing in my mind to justify the price hike.Can't understand going from a toggle switch to S-1 on active/passive but hey.

I'm not sure if any of their preamps are available to buy separately? What is it about it in particular why you'd want one?

It went for £363 so not too much lower 😃

I clocked it too.It sold within hours of being listed. That's how you price something to sell in my opinion,no messing about. I miss that about the secondhand market. I've seen used basses online sitting about for months without any interest but some of the sellers won't seem to budge on price as a result. It's like a stand-off in a western movie.

Sounds like you understood the question to me ☺️

Is the green artwork on it removable? Lovely bass.

I always had really pleasant exchanges with Roy Chudobskyi there. He was great at knocking a few quid off list prices for me especially on used items. Was he on director level? I'll miss dealing with him.

That's for the 5 string. Did/do you have a 4 string version?

You'll need to try a new or used Warwick Rockbass Corvette $$ 5 based on your post and see if it's your thing. If it is then the fact that it's Chinese made will be irrelevant.

I think the Stingray 5 is so awesome I've tried about 5 or 6 times to keep one. I had to admit defeat in the end as the 17.5mm string spacing just isn't the one for me. If they came out with a 19mm spacing fiver I would rethink. I really like the vibe and the sound as well as the stellar build quality but cramped finger spacing on any bass turns me away.

What are the other string spacing offerings for the fivers?

Would you say that applies to every instrument then and not just bass? Or even any process that relies on muscle memory?