Club Sadowsky (Part 32)

[LizzyD]

Well this showed up at my door today! Barely time to let it warm up and check it out, but so far so good! Picked it up on ebay last week, a tad overpriced but it's a little lighter than normal and that was worth it to me, also has very little wear and the grain is quite lovely. This weekend's gigs require the MV5 so I don't even get to use it yet but very soon it's gonna get some miles put on it.



Oh, and this also arrived today, perfect timing!

[barginkov]

Originally Posted by LizzyD

Well this showed up at my door today! Barely time to let it warm up and check it out, but so far so good! Picked it up on ebay last week, a tad overpriced but it's a little lighter than normal and that was worth it to me, also has very little wear and the grain is quite lovely. This weekend's gigs require the MV5 so I don't even get to use it yet but very soon it's gonna get some miles put on it.



Oh, and this also arrived today, perfect timing!

i was going to grab that one myself , i think 8.5 lbs right? if it had rosewood,it would have showed up at my door

[Hounddog]

Originally Posted by CDweller

This work of art is heading my way. I'll be selling another Sadowsky in the quiver shortly to defray the expense.





I actually went to Kevin a few weeks ago and spec'd out a bass just like this. When this came into the shop for sale, the decision was easy.

I have a lot of basses, but my Sadowsky's are my favorites. I don't have to struggle to get a sound with them in live situations, and it's serendipitous that Roger's neck profile choices fit my left hand like the proverbial glove. I found the optional 18mm bridge more to my liking than the standard 19mm, but other than that these basses come out of the factory "race ready", to borrow KTM Motorcycles' advertising slogan.

Those roasted necks are so beautiful.

[EagleMoon]

Originally Posted by LizzyD

Well this showed up at my door today! Barely time to let it warm up and check it out, but so far so good! Picked it up on ebay last week, a tad overpriced but it's a little lighter than normal and that was worth it to me, also has very little wear and the grain is quite lovely. This weekend's gigs require the MV5 so I don't even get to use it yet but very soon it's gonna get some miles put on it.

Nice! You can never go wrong with natural. That does have some nice grain.

[Hounddog]

Originally Posted by LizzyD

Well this showed up at my door today! Barely time to let it warm up and check it out, but so far so good! Picked it up on ebay last week, a tad overpriced but it's a little lighter than normal and that was worth it to me, also has very little wear and the grain is quite lovely. This weekend's gigs require the MV5 so I don't even get to use it yet but very soon it's gonna get some miles put on it.



Oh, and this also arrived today, perfect timing!

Cant wait to hear feedback after a few shows. Is there a certain band you bought it for or are you gonna use it @ all your shows?

[Hounddog]

Question for Roger or anyone that knows the answer.

Just curious if the roasted maple necks and fingerboards have to have a finish or if they can be unfinished and oiled?

[BluesyCat]

Originally Posted by LizzyD

Well this showed up at my door today!

That is what I am leaning towards for my 3rd Sadowsky!

[guy n. cognito]

I received my Sadowsky pre-loaded preamp in record time from the fine folks in NY, and I had it installed today in my 1997 Fender Jazz Deluxe with the stock Shur pickups. Like my 1996, it sounds wonderful and is a great mix of Fender and Sadowsky. I would, however make the following suggestions for improvement, if I may be so bold:

• Screw terminals, rather than short solder leads, for the pickup connections. This would make the bass completely user-installable.
• Lengthen the battery and output leads. Neither were long enough to fit in my deluxe, and had to be extended by my tech (at added cost for the additional bench time).

[pickles]

Quick follow up on the killer NYC 5 that couldn't get low action. I took the neck off and found a shim on the neck side of the pocket. I cannot understand why somebody put it there, but thats what i found. Removed that, bolted back up, the thing is perfect.

Perfect.

New family photo tomorrow.

[Hounddog]

Originally Posted by Fran Diaz

Looks great and I love to be The Man's right hand

I feel very lucky to be on your wall. Thanks Bluesy

[sps500]

Originally Posted by CDweller

This work of art is heading my way. I'll be selling another Sadowsky in the quiver shortly to defray the expense.





I actually went to Kevin a few weeks ago and spec'd out a bass just like this. When this came into the shop for sale, the decision was easy.

I have a lot of basses, but my Sadowsky's are my favorites. I don't have to struggle to get a sound with them in live situations, and it's serendipitous that Roger's neck profile choices fit my left hand like the proverbial glove. I found the optional 18mm bridge more to my liking than the standard 19mm, but other than that these basses come out of the factory "race ready", to borrow KTM Motorcycles' advertising slogan.

Man you bagged a sweet one... It's ridiculously gorgeous!

[NOLA Bass]

CDweller and Lizzy got some great looking new basses! Congrays guys!!!

[TXLawDawg]

Originally Posted by CDweller

This work of art is heading my way. I'll be selling another Sadowsky in the quiver shortly to defray the expense.





I actually went to Kevin a few weeks ago and spec'd out a bass just like this. When this came into the shop for sale, the decision was easy.

I have a lot of basses, but my Sadowsky's are my favorites. I don't have to struggle to get a sound with them in live situations, and it's serendipitous that Roger's neck profile choices fit my left hand like the proverbial glove. I found the optional 18mm bridge more to my liking than the standard 19mm, but other than that these basses come out of the factory "race ready", to borrow KTM Motorcycles' advertising slogan.

That's the one that caught my eye as well. Luckily, it didn't have a roasted maple board or I'd have been in some trouble.

[Firesalt]

Originally Posted by pickles

Quick follow up on the killer NYC 5 that couldn't get low action. I took the neck off and found a shim on the neck side of the pocket. I cannot understand why somebody put it there, but thats what i found. Removed that, bolted back up, the thing is perfect.

Perfect.

New family photo tomorrow.

There's always someone waiting to mess up perfection just because they can. I've never been a fan of shims... they sure seem to complicate things.
Who puts a shim on a Sadowsky anyway? That's like putting a fart pipe on your Aston Martin.

[CDweller]

Originally Posted by TXLawDawg

That's the one that caught my eye as well. Luckily, it didn't have a roasted maple board or I'd have been in some trouble.

I'll be selling my current Modern which might be up your alley- ash body (bora burst), and a roasted maple neck. Not selling it until the cocobolo Modern passes muster.

[BluesyCat]

Originally Posted by Fran Diaz

Looks great and I love to be The Man's right hand

Fran, your picture started the wall! Yours was the first!

[Fran Diaz]

Originally Posted by BluesyCat

Fran, your picture started the wall! Yours was the first!

Yeah right! and I keep a photo of your office from back then. Made me feel like a rock star

[Fran Diaz]

Originally Posted by LizzyD

Well this showed up at my door today! Barely time to let it warm up and check it out, but so far so good! Picked it up on ebay last week, a tad overpriced but it's a little lighter than normal and that was worth it to me, also has very little wear and the grain is quite lovely. This weekend's gigs require the MV5 so I don't even get to use it yet but very soon it's gonna get some miles put on it.

Lizzy, how long are you gonna make us wait for some hot action shots with that sweet PJ4?

[lowerb]

After I played this Will Lee model at the shop in Queens last year I ordered my own one now! Inca silver metallic and ebony board. :-D

[sok monkee]

In with an awesome Sadowsky V524 and a scary Bass Face But seriously Folks these basses are Wonderful
And I've found u can't have just one