Club Sadowsky (Part 32)

[Fran Diaz]

Originally Posted by P. Bass

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.
B.

Oh! excuse my poor English

Regarding Jay, he loves playing music. I stopped teaching him on the electric bass a year and a half ago, when he started studying DB; I didn't want to 'saturate' him, but lately he's been picking up the electric on his own and improvising lines or playing the stuff that he's learning at the conservatory. His teacher is very happy with him and I'm proud of being his dad and his first teacher.

[NOLA Bass]

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

I am really digging that bass!

[NOLA Bass]

Originally Posted by jonno1707

Just picked up this killer 1994 I was told Will Lee may have gigged this bass for a while...
can I come back to the club...:-)

That is a real find! It certainly looks like many of those Sadowskys you'd see Will playing with the clear pickguard, pickup cover, etc. Either way, what a stunner!

[jonno1707]

Originally Posted by NOLA Bass

That is a real find! It certainly looks like many of those Sadowskys you'd see Will playing with the clear pickguard, pickup cover, etc. Either way, what a stunner!

Thanks guys I'm really digging this bass and glad to be back in the club...

[Hounddog]

Originally Posted by P. Bass

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

Your right Blair we went thru the long wait together. I got mine just right before you got yours and when I seen this photo I was so mad at myself for not getting a pic with Roger and my Bass. I am still in love with mine and thats the best compliment I could ever give it.

Here is a pic of mine.


But I didnt totally fail: I have Roger's signature on the back of my headstock.

[Kinetic Shadow]

Originally Posted by P. Bass

I still can't get over that beautiful piece of wood!

Originally Posted by NOLA Bass

I am really digging that bass!

Thank you!


On another note: I've just spent the last few hours A/B'ing a Lakland 44-94 up against the Sadowsky Prototype #2.

In terms of versatility, they're pretty much on par with one another. The 44-94 does have the upper hand when it comes to the "Ray" sound with the MM pickup in the bridge position, but the Fat Stack still produces a nice deep growl - just not as "wide."

Otherwise, due to the Fat Stacks being able to be switched to single coil, it's pretty close.

And I think I may have been born to play 20mm spacing, it's just feeling much more natural to me than 19mm. Funny how the added 1mm distance per string really makes a difference.

[roadkill2309]

Originally Posted by Kinetic Shadow

On another note: I've just spent the last few hours A/B'ing a Lakland 44-94 up against the Sadowsky Prototype #2.

...

And I think I may have been born to play 20mm spacing, it's just feeling much more natural to me than 19mm. Funny how the added 1mm distance per string really makes a difference.

My fave is 19mm, but I can do 20 as well. What I can't stand is tight spacing a la 16mm. Drives me right round the twist.

I think that a US Lakland and a Sad NYC make for a great toolbox. I really hope to sell up my 5502 to a 5594 one day.

[Kinetic Shadow]

Originally Posted by roadkill2309

My fave is 19mm, but I can do 20 as well. What I can't stand is tight spacing a la 16mm. Drives me right round the twist.

I think that a US Lakland and a Sad NYC make for a great toolbox. I really hope to sell up my 5502 to a 5594 one day.

Never played anything tighter than 19mm, but I suspect I would have similar reaction.

Agreed, starting to rethink the arsenal I've built up.

[Joeykun]

Not mine but, I thought this was a beauty. The new Metro M4-24 in Dark Cherry Burst.

[dukeorock]

Beauty!

[P. Bass]

Originally Posted by Hounddog

Your right Blair we went thru the long wait together. I got mine just right before you got yours and when I seen this photo I was so mad at myself for not getting a pic with Roger and my Bass. I am still in love with mine and thats the best compliment I could ever give it.

Here is a pic of mine.

***
I can't remember your serial number Mike but these 2 are siblings off the bench.(mine is 5739). Nothing like a build process to pump some adrenaline into your blood.
B.

[burk48237]

Hey, I know I posted before, but I had to give up my NYC MS5 due to budget issues. Anyway I'm playing with a borrowed bass now and badly miss my Sadowsky. If any of you are parting with one of those extra or backup Metro's or have grown tiered of your particular example of an MV, MS, RS, or RV5 please PM me before you post for sale. The only thing I'm not interested in is a modern or 24 fret. My budget is 15-1800$, I would also consider a four string at the lower end of that price scale. I thought I had a MV5 locked up this weekend but the seller decided to keep it. Not that I blame him.

And if anyone knows where my old Metro (NAMM 3 of 10) is, I'd love to get that one back.

[Hounddog]

Originally Posted by P. Bass

***
I can't remember your serial number Mike but these 2 are siblings off the bench.(mine is 5739). Nothing like a build process to pump some adrenaline into your blood.
B.

Mine is 5693. Amazing Instruments.

[lowB_2277]

I am a working bassist and don't have "a" band per se, but take calls from guys I've gotten to know thru the years (yes I'm an "old fart"). I consider myself fortunate and very blessed to be able to line up with good players week in and week out.

Sometimes, tho I do ask myself, usually while in transit to..."Why do I lug all this stuff out to a $100, 4 hour, Sunday night, small crowd Blues gig that gets me back home between 2 - 3 in the AM?"

Well, last night was a good reminder of why I love this soooo much. I took this beauty with me...




...and from the very first note it was like stepping into a "state of grace". This bass was really singing, even so that "I" couldn't screw it up. The sound man told me after the show that he pulled me out of the mix and just let the bass and my rig "do their thing". This Vintage 5 is #3044, and is a solid body, ash/maple combo with SC PUPs without VTC, that always delivers. (I wish I was as consistent as the bass) I bought it new in 1999 and it has been "riding shotgun" ever since. I've played bass for about 48 years and have never found any instruments that I like better than my Sadowsky basses. So here's a shout out to the Sadowsky crew and to all you fellow players who find yourselves "mired" in that incredible state of grace that we get playing these amazing instruments.

tr

Still pretty jacked from last night...can ya tell?

[WoodyG3]

Originally Posted by Joeykun

Not mine but, I thought this was a beauty. The new Metro M4-24 in Dark Cherry Burst.

24 frets is my preference, and that is a nice one, for sure. Where did this pic come from, if I may ask? The web site says the new metros should be in in about 4-5 months.

[Sadowsky]

Originally Posted by lowB_2277

I am a working bassist and don't have "a" band per se, but take calls from guys I've gotten to know thru the years (yes I'm an "old fart"). I consider myself fortunate and very blessed to be able to line up with good players week in and week out.

Sometimes, tho I do ask myself, usually while in transit to..."Why do I lug all this stuff out to a $100, 4 hour, Sunday night, small crowd Blues gig that gets me back home between 2 - 3 in the AM?"

Well, last night was a good reminder of why I love this soooo much....and from the very first note it was like stepping into a "state of grace". This bass was really singing, even so that "I" couldn't screw it up. The sound man told me after the show that he pulled me out of the mix and just let the bass and my rig "do their thing". This Vintage 5 is #3044, and is a solid body, ash/maple combo with SC PUPs without VTC, that always delivers. (I wish I was as consistent as the bass) I bought it new in 1999 and it has been "riding shotgun" ever since. I've played bass for about 48 years and have never found any instruments that I like better than my Sadowsky basses. So here's a shout out to the Sadowsky crew and to all you fellow players who find yourselves "mired" in that incredible state of grace that we get playing these amazing instruments.

tr

Still pretty jacked from last night...can ya tell?

TR,

Your eloquent post totally made my day. Thank you!

Roger

[Joeykun]

Originally Posted by WoodyG3

24 frets is my preference, and that is a nice one, for sure. Where did this pic come from, if I may ask? The web site says the new metros should be in in about 4-5 months.

Japan of course!

[lowB_2277]

Originally Posted by Sadowsky

TR,

Your eloquent post totally made my day. Thank you!

Roger

Roger

Your beautiful bass totally made my night.

TomR

[rulyongo]

Originally Posted by lowB_2277

I am a working bassist and don't have "a" band per se, but take calls from guys I've gotten to know thru the years (yes I'm an "old fart"). I consider myself fortunate and very blessed to be able to line up with good players week in and week out.

Sometimes, tho I do ask myself, usually while in transit to..."Why do I lug all this stuff out to a $100, 4 hour, Sunday night, small crowd Blues gig that gets me back home between 2 - 3 in the AM?"

Well, last night was a good reminder of why I love this soooo much. I took this beauty with me...




...and from the very first note it was like stepping into a "state of grace". This bass was really singing, even so that "I" couldn't screw it up. The sound man told me after the show that he pulled me out of the mix and just let the bass and my rig "do their thing". This Vintage 5 is #3044, and is a solid body, ash/maple combo with SC PUPs without VTC, that always delivers. (I wish I was as consistent as the bass) I bought it new in 1999 and it has been "riding shotgun" ever since. I've played bass for about 48 years and have never found any instruments that I like better than my Sadowsky basses. So here's a shout out to the Sadowsky crew and to all you fellow players who find yourselves "mired" in that incredible state of grace that we get playing these amazing instruments.

tr

Still pretty jacked from last night...can ya tell?

Nice!!! Thanks for sharing with us!!!

[Fran Diaz]

Originally Posted by lowB_2277

I am a working bassist and don't have "a" band per se, but take calls from guys I've gotten to know thru the years (yes I'm an "old fart"). I consider myself fortunate and very blessed to be able to line up with good players week in and week out.

Sometimes, tho I do ask myself, usually while in transit to..."Why do I lug all this stuff out to a $100, 4 hour, Sunday night, small crowd Blues gig that gets me back home between 2 - 3 in the AM?"

Well, last night was a good reminder of why I love this soooo much. I took this beauty with me...




...and from the very first note it was like stepping into a "state of grace". This bass was really singing, even so that "I" couldn't screw it up. The sound man told me after the show that he pulled me out of the mix and just let the bass and my rig "do their thing". This Vintage 5 is #3044, and is a solid body, ash/maple combo with SC PUPs without VTC, that always delivers. (I wish I was as consistent as the bass) I bought it new in 1999 and it has been "riding shotgun" ever since. I've played bass for about 48 years and have never found any instruments that I like better than my Sadowsky basses. So here's a shout out to the Sadowsky crew and to all you fellow players who find yourselves "mired" in that incredible state of grace that we get playing these amazing instruments.

tr

Still pretty jacked from last night...can ya tell?

Inspiring words, thanks for sharing. I don't know if I qualify as an old fart yet (I was far from born when you started playing ) but I hope I'll be one someday...as cool as you