Club Sadowsky (Part 31)

[Fran Diaz]

Originally Posted by Modern Growl

Thanks Vic. Total weigth when done should be approx 8.5lbs - one piece solid body ash

great weight. Mine is 8.37 and also a one piece solid ash body.

Can't wait to see the gold guard over that beautiful burst.

[Modern Growl]

Originally Posted by Fran Diaz

great weight. Mine is 8.37 and also a one piece solid ash body.

Can't wait to see the gold guard over that beautiful burst.

out weight may be identical twins

[Fran Diaz]

Originally Posted by Modern Growl

out weight may be identical twins

Wow, what a coincidence! Mine also was born as a straight P, but the original owner sent it in for the J pickup and that's how I bought it. Until recently, I was using it mostly at center detent or slightly off center in both directions, but lately (and especially at the studio) I've been favoring the P pickup more and more...there is so much weight and power on every single note when you use the P

You're going to love it.

[pablo basso]

Originally Posted by Modern Growl

Congratz on the Promo.

But coming from a professional photographers standpoint - the images are a bit overly "cooked" and over processed in Photoshop. I would have the photographer dial it back a little bit.

I may have no clue what I'm talking about... dunno, you tell me - my website.

But if you like em' - hey, thats all that matters.

..Thanks...was done on purpose to hide (unsuccessfully) the effects of old age, wine women and song....

...and great website by the way....

[Vic]

Originally Posted by Modern Growl

Thanks Vic. Total weight when complete should be approx 8.5lbs - one piece solid body ash

Absolutely perfect.

[Vic]

My next one looks like it's gonna' land somewhere closer to 8 pounds, but still with a solid ash body as well. I'm pretty stoked about it.

[johndough247]

Hey guys, the output jack on my NYC has been a little iffy lately, how do you suggest cleaning it?

[Luckydog]

Originally Posted by johndough247

Hey guys, the output jack on my NYC has been a little iffy lately, how do you suggest cleaning it?

Contact cleaner (not the eye kind), or replace the jack.

[Chef]

CAIG deoxit.

[funkydanbass]

Hi All,

I'm very close to pulling the trigger on a 5 String Sadowsky PJ.
I've been in love with the aesthetic quality of #4571 for some time and plan on copying the specs for the most part.

I really love the appearance of the dark ebony fingerboard but wonder what impact it will have on the tone. I plan on stringing the bass with TI Flats and am hoping to be able to cover fairly classic P tones for soul, country and blues through to slightly more modern tones for hip hop and modern RnB.

What's the general consensus? Would an ebony fingerboard negatively impact the tone?

[MikeBass]

The office this weekend at church

[johndough247]

Originally Posted by MikeBass

The office this weekend at church
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Beautiful bass!

However, as someone with the same cab, how do you hear yourself with it so low to the ground while standing? Loud PA? I find I usually can't use just one (especially when oriented in the lower horizontal position) unless it's a rehearsal and i'm sitting.

Also, how does that DB750/1 sound through the SL?

[johndough247]

Oh yea and thanks for the recommendations guys; I normally use contact cleaner but I guess I was just wondering if there was something better...I've haven't seen CAIG Dexoit anywhere here (see location), might have to order that. I've heard some say to use 600 grit (or smoother) sandpaper...

[LutherHeggs00]

Originally Posted by funkydanbass

What's the general consensus? Would an ebony fingerboard negatively impact the tone?

Can't comment on the tone of ebony since I've never had one, but there is some info on the site: http://www.sadowsky.com/pop/roger_talks.html

I too wanted the look of ebony but also wanted RW, so when I had a non-Sadowsky bass built I asked for "the darkest piece of rosewood you can find". Apparently RW (at least East Indian RW) can get pretty dark as the result with mine is so dark that it's often mistaken for ebony.

[MikeBass]

Originally Posted by johndough247

Beautiful bass!

However, as someone with the same cab, how do you hear yourself with it so low to the ground while standing? Loud PA? I find I usually can't use just one (especially when oriented in the lower horizontal position) unless it's a rehearsal and i'm sitting.

Also, how does that DB750/1 sound through the SL?

The cab is actually behind me about 15 foot. So it projects to me real nice.
The 750 IMO pairs real nice with the SL cabs.

It's a large church ("mega church") and I have a great mix on stage. Even though I'm pretty loud, the FOH still projects everything.
It's just for my monitor.
Post EQ outta the amp btw.

The db750/Sadowsky hook up is the shiznit. Period.

[pickles]

4688 is in my hands. It was very out-of-sorts setup wise when it showed up but I've been applying a steady dose of love and its really nicely dialed in now. New set of blue steels. Want to get some hi-beams on it but I don't have a spare set ... need to go shopping.

One issue -- the screw head under the G string saddle isn't fully flush, it sticks up above the base plate, and its preventing me from getting the G string saddle as low as I'd like it. The saddle pivots side to side across it as I adjust the screws and I can't go lower unless I shift the saddle out of proper intonation. I'm actually thinking that screw is pretty useless, since the string pressure is naturally holding the bridge down at that point. The base screws are the important ones, this is the forward screw. Suggestions?

Gotta say, this bass is better for me than all the prior NYCs I've had. Really special bass with tons of personality and a great textured, growly yet mellow tone.

Would this have the "new" HCs in it, and what year does 4688 correspond to?

[johndough247]

Originally Posted by MikeBass

The cab is actually behind me about 15 foot. So it projects to me real nice.
The 750 IMO pairs real nice with the SL cabs.

It's a large church ("mega church") and I have a great mix on stage. Even though I'm pretty loud, the FOH still projects everything.
It's just for my monitor.
Post EQ outta the amp btw.

The db750/Sadowsky hook up is the shiznit. Period.

Yea distance would help but yea a good stage mix (which is a crapshoot for me on most days) would be even better. Glad it's working out for ya, those cabs always surprise someone each time I bring it.

These basses seem to make almost any amp come to life (or shine a little brighter if it's already awesome), even when I teach High School kids who are still very green about bass in general, they're just amazed how much better it sounds when I plug my sadowsky into their practice amps:



Any bass that makes these amps sound good is nothing short of magical

[bass12]

Originally Posted by funkydanbass

Hi All,

I'm very close to pulling the trigger on a 5 String Sadowsky PJ.
I've been in love with the aesthetic quality of #4571 for some time and plan on copying the specs for the most part.

I really love the appearance of the dark ebony fingerboard but wonder what impact it will have on the tone. I plan on stringing the bass with TI Flats and am hoping to be able to cover fairly classic P tones for soul, country and blues through to slightly more modern tones for hip hop and modern RnB.

What's the general consensus? Would an ebony fingerboard negatively impact the tone?

Ebony will sound great.

[KJung]

Originally Posted by funkydanbass

Hi All,

I'm very close to pulling the trigger on a 5 String Sadowsky PJ.
I've been in love with the aesthetic quality of #4571 for some time and plan on copying the specs for the most part.

I really love the appearance of the dark ebony fingerboard but wonder what impact it will have on the tone. I plan on stringing the bass with TI Flats and am hoping to be able to cover fairly classic P tones for soul, country and blues through to slightly more modern tones for hip hop and modern RnB.

What's the general consensus? Would an ebony fingerboard negatively impact the tone?

Having owned many ebony board instruments, including a very nice Sadowsky modern, the choice of an ebony board is one of the few wood choices that results in a relatively consistent tonal impact IMO and IME. It will result in a unique upper treble response that I describe as a 'ping' type tone (almost like hitting a triangle at the initial note attack). So, for those looking for a more traditional tone, that, in general, would be the last fretboard material (other than wenge, which is even more extreme) I would recommend.

HOWEVER, if you use flats and prefer your flats well broken in (i.e., 'dead') than the fretboard material would have very little impact, and you should be just fine (again, since most of the impact, to my ear, of ebony is in the upper treble range). If you like brand new Chromes, I would think long and hard about an ebony board before taking the plunge. It will sound great, but not like a rosewood or even maple board.

[maurilio]

Originally Posted by pickles

4688 is in my hands. It was very out-of-sorts setup wise when it showed up but I've been applying a steady dose of love and its really nicely dialed in now. New set of blue steels. Want to get some hi-beams on it but I don't have a spare set ... need to go shopping.

One issue -- the screw head under the G string saddle isn't fully flush, it sticks up above the base plate, and its preventing me from getting the G string saddle as low as I'd like it. The saddle pivots side to side across it as I adjust the screws and I can't go lower unless I shift the saddle out of proper intonation. I'm actually thinking that screw is pretty useless, since the string pressure is naturally holding the bridge down at that point. The base screws are the important ones, this is the forward screw. Suggestions?

Gotta say, this bass is better for me than all the prior NYCs I've had. Really special bass with tons of personality and a great textured, growly yet mellow tone.

Would this have the "new" HCs in it, and what year does 4688 correspond to?

Nice.
Send down the bottom of the saddle …..

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