Great video! I tried a used RSD JJ5 at guitar center, and it’s one of the best sounding easy to play 5 strings I’ve ever played. Thinking about getting one soon, all my fenders have had nut and tuning machine problems, always needing to be replaced. Hopefully sadowsky will be better.
@@basscubs I'm not the guy you asked, but I eventually bought one for myself and also upgraded the preamp to the Sadowsky VTC. It's a great bass, no regrets. Even with the stock preamp it's really good, but the VTC allows for a lot of variety in tone-shaping.
Hey dude. Random question. Unrelated to this particular vid, which is very cool btw. Did you play bass on KellyeAnn Keough's EP with Well Behaved Women and Memphis on it? It was so good.
Has the previous "Sadowsky" logo returned to the metro express? (My English listening is freakin' bad, so I apologize if it has already been mentioned in the video;;) thx for so great sound demo!
True. The Metro Express series is more affordable ($1,000-$1,200 USD range) but still mid-priced. I'm in Canada so they're like $1,500+ which is still out of my price range.
@@silviosarunic6709 Caro amico, io percepisco una buona pensione e non ho problemi a comprarmi un Fodera. Nella mia vita ho avuto quasi tutti i bassi hi-end che esistono al mondo: pensa, ho avuto un Tobias prima ancora che venissero importati in Italia, nel 1988. Semplicemente un Sadowsky non vale i soldi che costa. Piuttosto tu procurati un cervello e un pò di umiltà, che sei TROPPO arrogante.
I know I'm gonna get hate for this but here goes... Fender might be an industry standard but I feel like most basses have more personality/life/better tone than Fender. They just seem lifeless and flat to me. That Sadowsky sounds great though.
Fender is boring and basic, but you can't go wrong with them. Producers know exactly what they're getting when they record one. I get the appeal even if I'm into more adventorous stuff like ESP and Spector.
That makes a lot of sense to me. I'm not producer or anything, but I have a 70's Jazz bass that has TOO much personality, and sometimes that does not match what the song asks for... I feel that basses with more flat tone would sound better in such cases. But seems really cool when you find a bass with a certain personality that matches what the song asks for.
Fender ultra is a garbage try to find a used fender elite I owned one 2018 and it’s a beast I will buying one of the sadowsky v2 rust maple morado and I will upgrade the electronic to svt
Great video! I tried a used RSD JJ5 at guitar center, and it’s one of the best sounding easy to play 5 strings I’ve ever played. Thinking about getting one soon, all my fenders have had nut and tuning machine problems, always needing to be replaced. Hopefully sadowsky will be better.
Thanks. I bought my MetroExpress five string two months ago and love it. I upgraded to Vintage Tone Control.
anything you can update us with 4 months later ? im looking to buy in the next week but i keep hearing negatives...buy a sire or fender ... etc.
@@basscubs I'm not the guy you asked, but I eventually bought one for myself and also upgraded the preamp to the Sadowsky VTC. It's a great bass, no regrets. Even with the stock preamp it's really good, but the VTC allows for a lot of variety in tone-shaping.
Hey dude. Random question. Unrelated to this particular vid, which is very cool btw. Did you play bass on KellyeAnn Keough's EP with Well Behaved Women and Memphis on it? It was so good.
Jason Newsted was playing this bass in the "I Disappear" video. It was pretty then and it's pretty now.
Jason's collection of Sadowsky basses are awesome. The all black with black hardware is especially awesome.
I just ordered My Lefty SADOWSKY JJ I should have it by Christmas
Has the previous "Sadowsky" logo returned to the metro express?
(My English listening is freakin' bad, so I apologize if it has already been mentioned in the video;;)
thx for so great sound demo!
Yes, Roger now owns the trademark in China now so all MetroExpress basses will feature the Sadwosky logo.
@@mtbush That's gooood news...
Just bought Fender Deluxe, but I may end up buying this one soon.
Appreciate your info!!
Fender on steroids! Love it
I don't hear any noise when going to a single pickup, are they using noise-cancelling pickups now?
Compare it with a fender jazz bass. Thanks
Yes .
You have an added touch screen. What is your brand? Pardon my ignorance.
I thought they we supposed to have roasted maple necks? Are you sure that is the 2023 edition?
Sadowsky basses are outrageously expensive!
True. The Metro Express series is more affordable ($1,000-$1,200 USD range) but still mid-priced. I'm in Canada so they're like $1,500+ which is still out of my price range.
they are not, you just dont have money! go out and get a job
@@silviosarunic6709 Caro amico, io percepisco una buona pensione e non ho problemi a comprarmi un Fodera. Nella mia vita ho avuto quasi tutti i bassi hi-end che esistono al mondo: pensa, ho avuto un Tobias prima ancora che venissero importati in Italia, nel 1988. Semplicemente un Sadowsky non vale i soldi che costa. Piuttosto tu procurati un cervello e un pò di umiltà, che sei TROPPO arrogante.
These ones are about $1000 USD. Upmarket for sure, but not outrageous.
@@sethcampbellmusic you are right. I was referring to the most expensive line. 👍
for sure do a shoot out
IT LOOKS LLIKE MY BASS JAYME
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i dont have to even watch this vid. fender is so mid but people buy it bc of the name
I know I'm gonna get hate for this but here goes...
Fender might be an industry standard but I feel like most basses have more personality/life/better tone than Fender. They just seem lifeless and flat to me. That Sadowsky sounds great though.
Fender is boring and basic, but you can't go wrong with them. Producers know exactly what they're getting when they record one. I get the appeal even if I'm into more adventorous stuff like ESP and Spector.
That makes a lot of sense to me. I'm not producer or anything, but I have a 70's Jazz bass that has TOO much personality, and sometimes that does not match what the song asks for... I feel that basses with more flat tone would sound better in such cases. But seems really cool when you find a bass with a certain personality that matches what the song asks for.
Their signature basses do have more personalities. Love the new Mike Kerr sig and don't forget to check out the Mononeon one
U sound nuts
Nope. No way do I agree with that.
It does not look like 2023 model
You haven’t answered the question in the thumbnail. Clickbait 👎
Heck no not better than a Fender.
Hmm, looking for all kind of reviews, American Jazz fill the bill way better.
As soon as I saw 'made in China', I said nope.
made in china?
Not impressed it sounds like a Fender Jazz.
Why buy something like this when you can get the real FENDER, the new American Ultra sound and play amazing , why buy a copy of the real thing?
because the Sadowsky preamp plays different than the Fender Ultra preamp!
It plays a lot better and lighter weight for a 5 strings
Fender ultra is a garbage try to find a used fender elite I owned one 2018 and it’s a beast I will buying one of the sadowsky v2 rust maple morado and I will upgrade the electronic to svt