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I tested the DJ5 and JO5 on my hols this week. Absolutely LOVE the necks. Not sure if sparkle is my thing....so I might go JO...but I love the inlays...so maybe sparkle it is! Best 5 string necks Ive ever played. How does the P5 neck compare dave? PS Lovely bass!

[quote name='alexharvay' post='586556' date='Sep 1 2009, 02:57 PM']Thanks for taking the time to post that. I've read the Bass Terror will be available early October, anyone heard something different?[/quote] They said late October hopefully. Im hoping its longer as Im eyeing up a Lakland!

[quote name='sk8' post='586314' date='Sep 1 2009, 10:31 AM']and the report.............................[/quote] Hey Just got back from a whirlwind break down south, and ive been to nearly every bass shop ever. The Orange gear....Ive got a lot I need to type! Let me just say this though....the 500W Bass Terror is incredible for its size/weight/price. Even though the Shuttlemax has the more tube like sound out of a lot of lightweight heads, this Terror blows it away. For about £470....you are gettiong a killer amp with plenty of ommph, ability to do clean, and ability to be Orangey and dirty. Not quite AD200b territory obviously, but damn good. The cabs...surprised the hell out of me. I went in thinking it wouldnt be possible to get a loud small cab, (and these ARE the SMALLEST light cabs Ive ever seen, especially the 2x12 which is just so small but loud). but it is. If you like a punchy tone, with the ability to have it in a box thats not actually any bigger than a normal 1x12 box, then this is for you. It does work incredibly well. the 4x10 is tiny...looks like a 2x10 and weighs so little. That was incredibly loud, I had to watch my ears with that one. I cranked the hell out of the 2x12 and it sounded amazing for its size. A little 'boxy' yes, but still very good at what it did. Lightweight? Extremely. Just to say, the guys in their workshop, and Neil on Customer Services, were extremely nice guys. They even came in and told me to turn up because they couldnt hear it loud enough upstairs. The Dual Terror (guitar wise) is absolutely awesome.

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='581682' date='Aug 26 2009, 06:10 PM']I have to say that I just did some demo recordings (to produce a CD to get gigs) and the Sadowsky was as growly as any of my Warwicks and needed NO tweaking or EQing to sound full and superb! Why not get a Sadowsky PJ? [/quote] Ive got to say, I really like the style and sound of your Sadowsky PJ....it really works for me!

[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.