Phenomenal review! Am I understanding correctly, that the new Metroline basses have a working tone control when they're in passive mode? I had heard that they had a passive mode but no working tone control. If they actually have a passive tone control, that changes EVERYTHING for me. That has been the only reason I haven't already purchased 2 or 3.... Can anyone help me understand what the bass really has?
Hi Roy! Yes, the VTC (Vintage Tone Control) works in both active and passive mode. For detailed information, we made a full video dedicated to the Sadowsky preamp and the VTC, explaining it in detail. Here you can get directly to it: ua-cam.com/video/R1bj28p4iV8/v-deo.html
Hi Roy, the MetroLine basses have a tone control that works in active or passive mode. The MetroExpress basses have only the active preamp controls with no VTC. It is possible to modify them, though.
Buen día Marius Goldhammer , escribo desde Caracas Venezuela , mi nombre es Aquiles Torres . Aprecio este video , su comparación ha sido realmente excelente, ambos instrumentos son de primera y noto en zona media del sonido entre PJ y JJ diferencia , PJ es un poco más redondo en la definición de frecuencias medios/bajos. También veo que su forma de pulsar las cuerdas ( mano derecha ) es singular y eso deriva en un sonido que identifica las características sonoras de los instrumentos . Así que , buen trabajo y mil gracias.
I didn’t notice any tonal difference over neck J bass pickup and P bass pickup, until I’ve played with a band. I used to have PJ bass, sold it and bought JJ bass, and now I can hear clear difference. The mids and bottom end of precission pickup gives you that really warm and firm sound, that you can’t achieve with single coil pickup - that is very noticable when you play with other pepole live. I think that JJ bass will sound good when it’s playing more outstanding role, as a rythm guitar role kind of stuff. The P bass can sometimes sound too fat when it’s playing something alone, but connecting P and J pickups can solve that problem. I’m planning to replace neck pickup from my J bass to precission pickup, because the hybrid PJ bass is the best, period 😂.
Just ordered 4. The JJ had more growl while PJ has a warmer tone. One of the ones I got us the metallic red and until you see it it’s hard to explain how gorgeous the color is.
From my experience: With a good pre-amp, pickup configuration is almost irrelevant. Especially for the gigging bassists. You're ability is 99% of your sound.
I comment something similar when people discuss tone woods and necks. If there is a difference it might be in resonance, but you can eq it out in 2 seconds.
Yes, in reality what we really need from basses (and only high- to premium level instruments give it) is uniform, even sound throughout all the neck, NOT the specific sound itself. For example, on one of the finest (and most expensive) basses I ever played, pre-Gibson Tobias, when playing some riff and changing from 4-th to 3-th strings, the moment of changing string is absolutely unnoticeable. Here in this review you also can hear, that sound is very uniform. This emerge from the really great woods used, not from pickups
I just purchased a Limited Edition Sadowsky MetroLine 5 string 21 fret mm … It really is incredible. I was wanting to check the J/J bass, but the store I went to only had the P/J…. The tone just wasn’t exactly what I was looking for. I can hear the difference between the two now. I am wondering if I should order the J/J… I just love the deep bass growl.
Everyone hears things differently. That being said, for running both pickups the JJ wins hands down. For running just neck pickup the PJ by a mile. I’d want a “p bass” body with the JJ pickups
Hi Jack! Yes, in this demo it is due to the preferred low string action of the player and something a lot players intentionally go for. You can roll off the treble to minimize this effect or adjust the string action on your own instrument so there won't be any fretbuzz.
Hi Richard! You can order this specific Sadowsky MetroLine PJ here: shop.warwick.de/de/instrumente/e-baesse/sadowsky-metroline/21-fret-hybrid-pj-bass/sadowsky-metroline-21-fret-hybrid-p/j-bass-red-alder-body-5-string?c=3909&number=D0963754001582730929A66-D0950855001577503217A10912
pj's have similar sound as a warwick Edit: I tried them all, pj, reverse pj, jj, hj. My conclusion; Go for regular pj, hj or a warwick jj. Not a regular jazz bass!
@@greyperaza7765 with a PJ, you get the P sound by turning down the J pickup. And having both gives a really powerful sound thats fuller than both the jazz pickups. So i think its just an unbeatable option! I still don't understand in what case or why i would take a P bass or a jazz bass over a PJ option
No, just no. A pj sounds flubby in the low end compared to a balanced j bass. The only good thing about a pj is the ability to switch to a p bass but then just get a p bass. A pj is a poor compromise between two basses.
Doesn’t adding a J pickup to the mix diminish the sonic quality of a P pickup? They sound cool together. But there could be more qualities to be had when a Precision pickup is isolated, no?
Hi there! No, this is our made in Germany MetroLine. You can find out everything about our models in this playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PL5qQv2lBVLQvG1ztO6Aw-Yvdg9dXCMdTJ.html
Phenomenal review! Am I understanding correctly, that the new Metroline basses have a working tone control when they're in passive mode? I had heard that they had a passive mode but no working tone control. If they actually have a passive tone control, that changes EVERYTHING for me. That has been the only reason I haven't already purchased 2 or 3.... Can anyone help me understand what the bass really has?
Hi Roy! Yes, the VTC (Vintage Tone Control) works in both active and passive mode. For detailed information, we made a full video dedicated to the Sadowsky preamp and the VTC, explaining it in detail. Here you can get directly to it: ua-cam.com/video/R1bj28p4iV8/v-deo.html
Hi Roy,
the MetroLine basses have a tone control that works in active or passive mode. The MetroExpress basses have only the active preamp controls with no VTC. It is possible to modify them, though.
2:22 JJ passive
5:46 JJ active
7:18 JJ neck pick only
10:55 JJ slap
3:22 PJ passive
4:49 PJ active 25%
8:26 PJ neck pick only
10:05 PJ slap
THANK YOU
The PJ was able to produce slap similar to a bass with soap bar pickups. It sounded very good to me.
I'm digging the slap tone the the PJ5; the Sadowsky EQ really makes the tone come alive. Nice demo, thanks for posting.
My 2020 PJ Hybrid, swamp ash / maple combination can absolutely produce authentic modern to vintage tones with ease!
I just received a left handed metro 5 string fretless ,, unbelievable craftsmanship and sound !!!!
Fantastic buy !!!
Buen día Marius Goldhammer , escribo desde Caracas Venezuela , mi nombre es Aquiles Torres .
Aprecio este video , su comparación ha sido realmente excelente, ambos instrumentos son de primera y noto en zona media del sonido entre PJ y JJ diferencia , PJ es un poco más redondo en la definición de frecuencias
medios/bajos. También veo que su forma de pulsar las cuerdas ( mano derecha ) es singular y eso deriva en un sonido que identifica las características sonoras de los instrumentos . Así que , buen trabajo y mil gracias.
I didn’t notice any tonal difference over neck J bass pickup and P bass pickup, until I’ve played with a band. I used to have PJ bass, sold it and bought JJ bass, and now I can hear clear difference. The mids and bottom end of precission pickup gives you that really warm and firm sound, that you can’t achieve with single coil pickup - that is very noticable when you play with other pepole live.
I think that JJ bass will sound good when it’s playing more outstanding role, as a rythm guitar role kind of stuff. The P bass can sometimes sound too fat when it’s playing something alone, but connecting P and J pickups can solve that problem.
I’m planning to replace neck pickup from my J bass to precission pickup, because the hybrid PJ bass is the best, period 😂.
Just ordered 4. The JJ had more growl while PJ has a warmer tone. One of the ones I got us the metallic red and until you see it it’s hard to explain how gorgeous the color is.
They both sound great. I prefer the JJ
Excellent review Marius ♪
From my experience: With a good pre-amp, pickup configuration is almost irrelevant.
Especially for the gigging bassists. You're ability is 99% of your sound.
I comment something similar when people discuss tone woods and necks. If there is a difference it might be in resonance, but you can eq it out in 2 seconds.
Yes, in reality what we really need from basses (and only high- to premium level instruments give it) is uniform, even sound throughout all the neck, NOT the specific sound itself. For example, on one of the finest (and most expensive) basses I ever played, pre-Gibson Tobias, when playing some riff and changing from 4-th to 3-th strings, the moment of changing string is absolutely unnoticeable. Here in this review you also can hear, that sound is very uniform. This emerge from the really great woods used, not from pickups
For sure, a lot of it is in the hand too
This is so not true. Play a Warwick or a Spector, then play a Fender or Music Man. They sound nothing alike.
I just purchased a Limited Edition Sadowsky MetroLine 5 string 21 fret mm … It really is incredible. I was wanting to check the J/J bass, but the store I went to only had the P/J…. The tone just wasn’t exactly what I was looking for. I can hear the difference between the two now. I am wondering if I should order the J/J… I just love the deep bass growl.
Everyone hears things differently. That being said, for running both pickups the JJ wins hands down. For running just neck pickup the PJ by a mile. I’d want a “p bass” body with the JJ pickups
Charvel makes that combination.
Also Sandberg has a Martin Mendez Signature that has 2 j pickups in a p body
I prefer PJ to JJ.
0:38 "hump cancelling"
Some fellas in the catholic church would need that as well.
I wish all bass reviews/comparisons over the internet were conducted by you.
Are you kidding it was terrible lol
@@HappyChillmore Says you. Of course, that's just my humble opinion. Although I'm always right
That Sadowsky sounds amazing
This is the best PJ I have heard
Wow, the tone of that PJ is amazing, especially when you're slapping. It seems like that pickup combination would be more flexible.
Both are nice. I'd go for JJ one just because Hara-chan from NEMOPHILA plays it)))
i constantly hear the sound of the string hitting the fret in this video, is that normal?
Hi Jack! Yes, in this demo it is due to the preferred low string action of the player and something a lot players intentionally go for. You can roll off the treble to minimize this effect or adjust the string action on your own instrument so there won't be any fretbuzz.
The fret buzzing makes it sound like a cheap £200 bass 😢
I think it sounds great expecially when both pickups are being used
I like that sound. It gives it character that cuts through a mix.
@@robstacyso many great bass players prefer that sound. It also sounds good in mix
Great review
PJ is killer!Fuller,rich and tick sound with definition to my ears.
Can barely notice any difference because there is so much growl... How hard are you plucking those strings???
Do you have fuzz on somewhere? It doesn’t sound clean… for some reason
are talking about the low action buzz?
I've got a Fender J bass but if I ever buy a second bass, it'll be a Sadowsky PJ.
Dude this demo makes me consider getting a Sadowski 👊🏼 when I have the money 😂
Excellent
can you order these in a 4 string ?
Hi there! Yes, both are availible in 4- and 5-string.
Where can I order the PJ?? I want!!
Hi Richard! You can order this specific Sadowsky MetroLine PJ here: shop.warwick.de/de/instrumente/e-baesse/sadowsky-metroline/21-fret-hybrid-pj-bass/sadowsky-metroline-21-fret-hybrid-p/j-bass-red-alder-body-5-string?c=3909&number=D0963754001582730929A66-D0950855001577503217A10912
pj's have similar sound as a warwick
Edit: I tried them all, pj, reverse pj, jj, hj. My conclusion; Go for regular pj, hj or a warwick jj. Not a regular jazz bass!
Nothing replicates that Jazz bass slap bounce
In a theater with a capacity of 5 thousand or more people, the jj is unbeatable . Talking from experience
Why though?
Soooo much fret buzz!
Jbass all the way!
PJ for me.
I’ll take jazz bass over p/j on bad day !!
A PJ Will always sound better than a JJ and a PJ will ALWAYS be better option than just a P
Why so? :0
That's objective as usual..
@@greyperaza7765 with a PJ, you get the P sound by turning down the J pickup. And having both gives a really powerful sound thats fuller than both the jazz pickups. So i think its just an unbeatable option! I still don't understand in what case or why i would take a P bass or a jazz bass over a PJ option
No, just no. A pj sounds flubby in the low end compared to a balanced j bass. The only good thing about a pj is the ability to switch to a p bass but then just get a p bass. A pj is a poor compromise between two basses.
Doesn’t adding a J pickup to the mix diminish the sonic quality of a P pickup? They sound cool together. But there could be more qualities to be had when a Precision pickup is isolated, no?
are these made in china?
Hi there! No, this is our made in Germany MetroLine. You can find out everything about our models in this playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PL5qQv2lBVLQvG1ztO6Aw-Yvdg9dXCMdTJ.html
Too much fret noise for $3500 bass