PJ vs. JJ Bass Comparison - What's The Difference - Sadowsky MetroLine

(SML21HP5 68 ALD FR vs SML21VJ5 31 ALD FR)
In this Video Marius Goldhammer compares a PJ and JJ style Sadowsky Bass and talks about the main differences in specs and sound. Including sound examples.
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[@royhoward119]

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?

[@SadowskyInstrumentsOfficial]

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: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGLFm2VupZmcjJo

[@mariusgoldhammer]

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.

[@luigi.zanini]

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

[@HappyChillmore]

THANK YOU

[@Below-Average_Joe]

The PJ was able to produce slap similar to a bass with soap bar pickups. It sounded very good to me.

[@catboyzee]

I'm digging the slap tone the the PJ5; the Sadowsky EQ really makes the tone come alive. Nice demo, thanks for posting.

[@jcalderon6893]

My 2020 PJ Hybrid, swamp ash / maple combination can absolutely produce authentic modern to vintage tones with ease!

[@JayScott-b5i]

I just received a left handed metro 5 string fretless ,, unbelievable craftsmanship and sound !!!! Fantastic buy !!!

[@1962amth]

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.

[@gair1944]

They both sound great. I prefer the JJ

[@nairamdiam]

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 😂.

[@Hi-xs7wm]

Excellent review Marius ♪

[@scottlovesplayingbass3495]

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.

[@TenFalconsMusic]

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.

[@PhullyNo1]

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.

[@Wheelly1]

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

[@AllAboutBasses]

For sure, a lot of it is in the hand too

[@stanislavmikhailiukov1005]

Both are nice. I'd go for JJ one just because Hara-chan from NEMOPHILA plays it)))

[@BR-ip5pz]

That Sadowsky sounds amazing

[@eduluke2010]

I wish all bass reviews/comparisons over the internet were conducted by you.

[@HappyChillmore]

Are you kidding it was terrible lol

[@eduluke2010]

@@HappyChillmore Says you. Of course, that's just my humble opinion. Although I'm always right

[@smeckmusicofficial]

0:38 "hump cancelling" Some fellas in the catholic church would need that as well.

[@sbentsen2714]

Dude this demo makes me consider getting a Sadowski 👊🏼 when I have the money 😂

[@someonesomewhere8805]

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

[@PhullyNo1]

Charvel makes that combination.

[@nothingEvil101]

Also Sandberg has a Martin Mendez Signature that has 2 j pickups in a p body

[@hyperplayability6290]

This is the best PJ I have heard

[@antbass2334]

PJ is killer!Fuller,rich and tick sound with definition to my ears.

[@wrinkleneckbass]

Wow, the tone of that PJ is amazing, especially when you're slapping. It seems like that pickup combination would be more flexible.

[@andreamendoza4823]

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.

[@Dave0302U]

I prefer PJ to JJ.

[@clausm2203]

Great review

[@hiildegard.mhlophe1098]

Excellent

[@jackzhong7884]

i constantly hear the sound of the string hitting the fret in this video, is that normal?

[@SadowskyInstrumentsOfficial]

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.

[@robstacy]

The fret buzzing makes it sound like a cheap £200 bass 😢

[@rear5118]

I think it sounds great expecially when both pickups are being used

[@mrpositronia]

I like that sound. It gives it character that cuts through a mix.

[@nairamdiam]

@@robstacyso many great bass players prefer that sound. It also sounds good in mix

[@Wolfpak765]

I've got a Fender J bass but if I ever buy a second bass, it'll be a Sadowsky PJ.

[@KeenestObserver]

Can barely notice any difference because there is so much growl... How hard are you plucking those strings???

[@KyLesCaster]

Nothing replicates that Jazz bass slap bounce

[@richardrodriguez4699]

Do you have fuzz on somewhere? It doesn’t sound clean… for some reason

[@Muzikman127]

are talking about the low action buzz?

[@yief84]

Soooo much fret buzz!

[@fromaggio7654]

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!

[@Seouswentou]

In a theater with a capacity of 5 thousand or more people, the jj is unbeatable . Talking from experience

[@martinallott572]

Why though?

[@bassistdc]

PJ for me.

[@richardrodriguez4699]

Where can I order the PJ?? I want!!

[@SadowskyInstrumentsOfficial]

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

[@MagickYoga]

can you order these in a 4 string ?

[@SadowskyInstrumentsOfficial]

Hi there! Yes, both are availible in 4- and 5-string.

[@knmbsst]

A PJ Will always sound better than a JJ and a PJ will ALWAYS be better option than just a P

[@greyperaza7765]

Why so? :0

[@timbuk1126]

That's objective as usual..

[@knmbsst]

@@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

[@firemarshal2629]

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.

[@VexylObby]

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?

[@Garrett-on-Guitar]

are these made in china?

[@SadowskyInstrumentsOfficial]

Hi there! No, this is our made in Germany MetroLine. You can find out everything about our models in this playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PL5qQv2lBVLQvG1ztO6Aw-Yvdg9dXCMdTJ

[@craigmack-cv3cp]

Too much fret noise for $3500 bass