Club Sadowsky (Part 32)

[Fran Diaz]

Great to see that PJ around here again.

I just took a few shots of mine without the pickguard and I wanted to show how the finished has darkened in the almost four years that it has been with me:

[P. Bass]

How's the neck feeling these days Fran? Is the oil application still slippery?
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[Fran Diaz]

Originally Posted by P. Bass

How's the neck feeling these days Fran? Is the oil application still slippery?
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The neck feels fantastic. Exactly like the neck on my double bass. I haven't oiled again; I guess that my own personal brand of body oil is doing the job just fine.

[Hounddog]

Originally Posted by P. Bass

This is my 7.7 lb P4 build taken in the portabag before I even touched it, right outta the box.


And one with the tort.

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That Bass looks great with either PG.

[Fran Diaz]

Originally Posted by Hounddog

That Bass looks great with either PG.

+1, and I do love the two tone fingerboard.

[Hounddog]

Originally Posted by Fran Diaz

+1, and I do love the two tone fingerboard.

Me Too Fran.

[rulyongo]

Originally Posted by Kinetic Shadow

Well here's one photo at least of the new to me, proto 4-24. Hard to see in photos, but it has a Black Pearl finish which has a nice bit of sparkle in it.

My first Sadowsky, I think I'm in trouble...

And did I mention it only weighs 7.1 Lbs

Black 'n' Maple!!! Beautiful!!!

[MAJOR METAL]

Originally Posted by Kinetic Shadow

Well here's one photo at least of the new to me, proto 4-24. Hard to see in photos, but it has a Black Pearl finish which has a nice bit of sparkle in it.

My first Sadowsky, I think I'm in trouble...

And did I mention it only weighs 7.1 Lbs

Dude, I played that bass right after it was built at the shop in Brooklyn. That bass seriously has one of the most comfortable necks I have ever played. Congrats, all the best with it!

[Chef]

Fran: I'm really surprised a poly finish "aged" like that in 4 years!

Blair: personally, I prefer the gold p/g, by a lot. Clearly, that's a ymmv sitch.

[Holdsg]

Originally Posted by ToddBrittain

Hi everyone.

Thought I'd share some pics of my recent purchase.

UV70 5 string in olympic white with tort guard...

As you can see, she's a beaut and needless to say, sounds...well... just great ! The vintage tone control is VERY good.

Aesthetically beautiful too (as you can see in the pics).The morado fingerboard on this particular bass is absolutely stunning !

I'd like to thank both George Ganakas from Bassgeardirect in Sydney, and Roger Sadowsky himself, for all their assistance related to my purchase. Customer service par excellence from both Gentlemen.

All the best

Todd

Ps: Can't wait to gig her!

Looks great, I have her little sister on order, and that's gonna be swell as well.

[Fran Diaz]

Originally Posted by Chef

Fran: I'm really surprised a poly finish "aged" like that in 4 years!

I'm really surprised too, I'm sure that the fact that I never keep it in its case has a lot to do with it. It's always on its stand when I'm at home.

[Kinetic Shadow]

Originally Posted by ToddBrittain

Hi everyone.

Thought I'd share some pics of my recent purchase.

UV70 5 string in olympic white with tort guard...

Just beautiful, congrats!

Originally Posted by P. Bass

This is my 7.7 lb P4 build taken in the portabag before I even touched it, right outta the box.

The finish on this bass is simply stunning.

Originally Posted by Fran Diaz

+1, and I do love the two tone fingerboard.

Very interesting, indeed.

Originally Posted by rulyongo

Black 'n' Maple!!! Beautiful!!!

Thank you, loving it.

Originally Posted by MAJOR METAL

Dude, I played that bass right after it was built at the shop in Brooklyn. That bass seriously has one of the most comfortable necks I have ever played. Congrats, all the best with it!

Funny thing, I assumed being a 1.5" nut width neck that the string spacing would be 19mm. Silly me, I didn't think to ask about the string spacing before I bought it, so at 20mm it's a little wider than I am accustomed, but after a few hours I have to agree, a very comfortable neck.

Originally Posted by Fran Diaz

I'm really surprised too, I'm sure that the fact that I never keep it in its case has a lot to do with it. It's always on its stand when I'm at home.

Does it get any UV exposure? Sun, full spectrum lights, etc. Hardwood will darken from exposure to UV. It's especially noticeable with lighter woods like maple, ash, etc.

Hint to those who install maple wood floors like I did, open all the shades and don't place any furniture, rugs or anything on the floors in the room for a few weeks to a month to allow even "darkening."

[Fran Diaz]

Originally Posted by Kinetic Shadow

Does it get any UV exposure? Sun, full spectrum lights, etc. Hardwood will darken from exposure to UV. It's especially noticeable with lighter woods like maple, ash, etc.

Ultra Vintage exposure? Sure, Our music is quite vintage.






Just kidding

Not direct sunlight, but indirect natural light and the lights in my living room. I think it gets more exposure to strong lights on stage. I don't know if those can have any effect in the darknening process.

[Kinetic Shadow]

Originally Posted by Fran Diaz

Ultra Vintage exposure? Sure, Our music is quite vintage.






Just kidding

Not direct sunlight, but indirect natural light and the lights in my living room. I think it gets more exposure to strong lights on stage. I don't know if those can have any effect in the darknening process.

Yep gotta watch out for those Ultra Vintage rays

Natural light will do it, even if it's reflected. Stage lights for the most part shouldn't be an issue unless they're mercury vapor, but if you use black lights on stage - that's another story.

[Fran Diaz]

Originally Posted by Kinetic Shadow

Yep gotta watch out for those Ultra Vintage rays

Natural light will do it, even if it's reflected. Stage lights for the most part shouldn't be an issue unless they're mercury vapor, but if you use black lights on stage - that's another story.

The good news is that I really love the look of old darkened maple necks so I'm happy with how things are, I wish the neck and especially the headstock were darkening as quickly.

[Kinetic Shadow]

Originally Posted by Fran Diaz

The good news is that I really love the look of old darkened maple necks so I'm happy with how things are, I wish the neck and especially the headstock were darkening as quickly.

A couple session in a tanning bed ought to do it

[P. Bass]

Originally Posted by Hounddog

That Bass looks great with either PG.

Hey Mike - I'll always remember us going through the build wait & similar shading of the '59 burst & close delivery dates.
I highly recommend anyone going the build route to spring for a change out of PG. It's really refreshing to see your squeeze with a new dress on as desired.
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Originally Posted by Fran Diaz

+1, and I do love the two tone fingerboard.

I'm gonna have to leave this bass to you in my will Fran. I think you love it as much as myself.
For those who haven't seen a close up - check this plank bros. Madagascar RW.







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Originally Posted by Chef

Blair: personally, I prefer the gold p/g, by a lot. Clearly, that's a ymmv sitch.

Alan, the PG on my bass is mint not gold. ( that is unless you were suggesting that my taste sucks. )
(The mint shows well against the white background on the fretboard pics above.)
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Originally Posted by Kinetic Shadow

....The finish on this bass is simply stunning.....

Thanks man. Here's the "left hand groove slider" (bare maple)


The "dark side o' the moon" is always the closest to your heart.

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[Fran Diaz]

Originally Posted by P. Bass

I'm gonna have to leave this bass to you in my will Fran. I think you love it as much as myself.


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Can you please send me your will on a signed paper? Can you imagine how cool it will be side by side with my PJ? Oh! By the way, I will be too old to rock your bass when they have to pry it from your cold dead hands, but Jacob likes yours better than mine and he's becoming a great bassist on his own right. .

[P. Bass]

Originally Posted by Fran Diaz

Can you please send me your will on a signed paper? Can you imagine how cool it will be side by side with my PJ? Oh! By the way, I will be too old to rock your bass when they have to pry it from your cold dead hands, but Jacob likes yours better than mine and he's becoming a great bassist on his own right. .

I think you mean "WOULD be cool" not WILL be cool" don't you?
I'm working on a way to take it with me when I leave so don't count on it crossing the pond amigo.

I often think of Jacob & hope he's developing his passion. That's as important as the study I feel. We'll see about the rest when my knuckles lock up. Say hey for me.
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[P. Bass]

While on a roll here, let's pay tribute where it's due. Thanks For YOUR passion R.
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