Sadowsky knobs

[IvanHardy]

hey everyone i'm working on a bass project. basically i'm trying to get my StingRay bass to look as close to Jason Newsted's Sadowsky as possible. i wanted to ask if anyone knows if Sadowsky knobs would fit on a Stingray?

[EagleMoon]

Sure, why not? It's all in the pot shaft size, and the Sadowsky knobs tighten up with a set screw.

[IvanHardy]

Originally Posted by EagleMoon

Sure, why not? It's all in the pot shaft size, and the Sadowsky knobs tighten up with a set screw.

cool thanks i will go buy a few now

[Sliza]

Can anyone explain what that means? I´m from germany and don´t quite get it:

This is the method Roger Sadowsky uses to measure the action of the strings on his basses: Roger depresses the string at the 1st fret (with his finger or a capo); this takes the string height at the nut out of the measurement. He then uses a 6" rule grafuated in 32nds and 64ths and measures from the top of the 12th fret to the bottom of the string. Roger defines low action as 1/16" on the G string and 3/32" on the E string. High action specs are around 3/32" (G) and 1/8" (E). Roger says that "Jason's a very sophisticated bass player, He's sensitive to the smallest adjustments in action. Jason likes his instruments set up on the low side -- 5/64" to 3/32"."

[Slowgypsy]

Originally Posted by Sliza

Can anyone explain what that means? I´m from germany and don´t quite get it:

This is the method Roger Sadowsky uses to measure the action of the strings on his basses: Roger depresses the string at the 1st fret (with his finger or a capo); this takes the string height at the nut out of the measurement. He then uses a 6" rule grafuated in 32nds and 64ths and measures from the top of the 12th fret to the bottom of the string. Roger defines low action as 1/16" on the G string and 3/32" on the E string. High action specs are around 3/32" (G) and 1/8" (E). Roger says that "Jason's a very sophisticated bass player, He's sensitive to the smallest adjustments in action. Jason likes his instruments set up on the low side -- 5/64" to 3/32"."

What don't you get? This is a description of how Roger sets the action... height of strings off the fretboard.

[testing1two]

you can get the same knobs at bestbassgear.com and save a little bit of money: http://www.bestbassgear.com/knobs.htm

[Sliza]

The description states the hights for the g and e strings, but what about the hights for the a and d strings?

[Stilettoprefer]

Originally Posted by Sliza

The description states the hights for the g and e strings, but what about the hights for the a and d strings?

Somewhere between the other two. Try to get the strings to match the fingerboard radius.

[mmbongo]

Originally Posted by testing1two

you can get the same knobs at bestbassgear.com and save a little bit of money: http://www.bestbassgear.com/knobs.htm

OP should have asked yesterday while they were 10% off with free shipping! I ordered a bunch

[Sliza]

Originally Posted by Stilettoprefer

Somewhere between the other two. Try to get the strings to match the fingerboard radius.

Okay, can you explain how I do that?

[rashrader]

Originally Posted by mmbongo

OP should have asked yesterday while they were 10% off with free shipping! I ordered a bunch

Ah, so you're the reason they are out of stock!!! Actually, 2/3 of what I wanted is out of stock...

[mmbongo]

Originally Posted by rashrader

Ah, so you're the reason they are out of stock!!! Actually, 2/3 of what I wanted is out of stock...

Not my fault! I haven't received mine yet, they are backordered. I need the concentric knobs. They are out of stock on Sadowsky's site too.