Club Sadowsky (Part 32)

[-Timothy-]

Originally Posted by ryanowens

Ahhhhhh.

I tell you what, Roger really think of everything. I am extremely impressed with ow well I think he can read the minds of bass players! I play a '65 Fender Jazz as my main bass and was looking for a new bass that I could bring to all my gigs and I had literally tried everything because I didn't know what I wanted. I've had Alleva Coppolo's, Foderas, Lakland's and everytime I would play them for a few weeks on the road and come home and play my '65 Fender Jazz and decide to sell because I just loved the sound and feel of my old Jazz. I also loved the weight, I don't know the exact weight of my '65 but it's light.

Welcome aboard Ryan!

[Sadowsky]

Originally Posted by AJ Brown

They are to put on the ends of lower stand "forks" so the rubber doesn't do damage to the body finish, especially with nitro.

sorry, no.
It is for the neck support. Most of our bodies are not finished in Nitro. We do include body Nitroguards when necessary.

Roger

[Sadowsky]

Originally Posted by ryanowens

Ahhhhhh.

I tell you what, Roger really think of everything. I am extremely impressed with ow well I think he can read the minds of bass players! I play a '65 Fender Jazz as my main bass and was looking for a new bass that I could bring to all my gigs and I had literally tried everything because I didn't know what I wanted. I've had Alleva Coppolo's, Foderas, Lakland's and everytime I would play them for a few weeks on the road and come home and play my '65 Fender Jazz and decide to sell because I just loved the sound and feel of my old Jazz. I also loved the weight, I don't know the exact weight of my '65 but it's light.

I also was constantly looking for good gig bags, strong and firm but not too big because I'm always having to get them into the overhead compartments on planes.... I always loved the original InCase gig bags and actually own a few since they became hard to find when they went out of production.

Needless to say the Sadowsky (and the gig bag and sadowsky strap) fit the mold right out of the box.

I think the nut on my '65 is a little narrower than most and that is what first drew me to the Will Lee model. Then it was the spoke wheel adjustment for the truss rod (that's always been my preference and I honestly don't know why every bass hasn't switched to that) then it was this particular bass that had an alder body (like my'65) but a nice flamed top. I am currently selling 2 Foderas with flamed KOA tops and always seemed to like the look. Then the final straw was that the Will Lee model had true single coil pickups. I never really felt like the hum canceling single coils reacted the same as my single coils in the Jazz bass. I don't really know the difference, but I feel that the single coils are a little more punchy and aggressive when you want them to be.

So I ordered the bass and it arrived today.

The gig bag is like an improved version of the InCase bags that I love so much, very nice.

The strap I ordered from Sadowsky actually had holes in the ends that perfectly fit the strap lock buttons!!! I can't tell you how many times I have had to fight and even cut holes bigger on straps to get the strap button to go in.... I don't think this is an accident but just more proof that everything has been thoughtfully planned out wit Sadowsky.

Then the bass, after a few minutes adjusting the string height and the mid adjustments I was able to get a VERY comfortable feel and the warm punchy tone I love from my old Fender.

The icing on the cake was when I stood up with the bass, the strap felt perfect and the weight of the bass seems even lighter than my '65!

I can't wait to start wearing the bass in and seeing how the tone opens up even more as the bass is played.

Not sure why it took me so long to consider a Sadowsky, but I'm glad I did and I glad that someone like Roger exists who put so much time and attention into a product that is worth every penny.

oh, and the fuzzy guitar stand covers to protect the neck finish is just over the top.....

Ryan,

I cannot thank you enough for this glorious post! Enjoy your new baby and welcome to the family.

And yes, nothing is more frustrating to try to mount strap locks through those little strap holes.

Roger

[AJ Brown]

Originally Posted by Sadowsky

sorry, no.
It is for the neck support. Most of our bodies are not finished in Nitro. We do include body Nitroguards when necessary.

Roger

My mistake Roger, I can't recall where I got that info from. Thanks for the clarification. I've really just been collecting them with the goal of making a fuzzy spider.

[p0k]

Still in the planning process for ordering my first custom NYC Sadowsky, and I am heavily leaning toward the Vintage Shoreline Gold Finish (like the one currently in stock). In any event, I made up some MOCK-UPs to try to help me decide what pick guard I want to go with it. What do you guys like best??? I will definitely get an extra guard and possible even two, so feel free to give your top 3 choices. Keep in mind that it will have a master grade flame maple board.

Parchment

White Pearl

Black Pearl

Tort

Aged White Pearl

Black

Mint

[Holdsg]

Amen to the strap hole discussion.
Love my Dunlops, and thick straps, but the two don't always mesh.

[Doug Parent]

I like black or parchment, either lets the gold shine without too much distraction. At first I oohed at the black pearl but I think it detracts from the main color. Nice bass.

[pickles]

Parchment and tort look best to me.

[dukeorock]

I'm saying tort or black pearl

[lgrankin]

Originally Posted by p0k

Still in the planning process for ordering my first custom NYC Sadowsky, and I am heavily leaning toward the Vintage Shoreline Gold Finish (like the one currently in stock). In any event, I made up some MOCK-UPs to try to help me decide what pick guard I want to go with it. What do you guys like best??? I will definitely get an extra guard and possible even two, so feel free to give your top 3 choices. Keep in mind that it will have a master grade flame maple board.

Parchment

White Pearl

Black Pearl

Tort

Aged White Pearl

Black

Mint

I like 'em all, but I'm a big fan of the black p/g with the maple fingerboard.

[Holdsg]

Tort first choice
Aged white pearl second choice

[Fuzzbass]

Originally Posted by ElMon

Been a while since I've posted......

Don't know if I've ever seen one like this before:

Ash P body unchambered.

Modern Pickup placement

Unlined Ebony board with 20 'frets' (because Jaco only needed 20 frets......and didn't need a b string....but well that's besides the point!!!!!)

Heading my way later this week!!!!

Belated congrats on an amazingly cool bass. I'm sure it'll mwah like crazy.

[fcoda]

Tort , Black and clear in that order

[BluesyCat]

Tort or black!

[p0k]

I think I like Mint and Black the best...then torn between Aged White Pearl and Tort

[ElMon]

Originally Posted by Fuzzbass

Belated congrats on an amazingly cool bass. I'm sure it'll mwah like crazy.

Thanks!

Next step is to get a musicman-inspired Sadowsky like yours!!!

[Doug Parent]

I'm interested in getting a price on the new smaller (P2 shape) soapbars but the website does not show them in the pickup page. Should I just call or will they be posted at some time?

[Chef]

parchment, black, tort, for me, in that order of pref...

[Joebone]

A vote for white pearl. Some texture is a nice complement to the solid finish, and tort or black pearl look kind of shouty. Aged white pearl and mint are also cool.

[petermca17]

I like the Tort best - Black would be my second choice.