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

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?

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

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

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

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

They both sound great. I prefer the JJ

Excellent review Marius ♪

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

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.

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.

Great review

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.

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.

That Sadowsky sounds amazing

Excellent

This is the best PJ I have heard

I prefer PJ to JJ.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PJ for me.

Nothing replicates that Jazz bass slap bounce

Soooo much fret buzz!

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

can you order these in a 4 string ?

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

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

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

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!

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

are these made in china?