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    Chinese vs. German Sadowsky Modern

    https://www.thomann.nl/sadowsky_tuner_light_left_satin_black.htm They are! They have sadowsky light ( 16 euro) and ultra light (26euro) In black, chrome and GOLD!!
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    Chinese vs. German Sadowsky Modern

    Those SMX basses are worth upgrading. This is my SMX Modern, sadowsky iltralightvtuners ( saves 287 grams on the headstock vs the stock tuners) metroline 19mm bridge, dunlop straplocks, jack output. VTC on board here. It is going to have the metroline pickups soon. The difference in sound...
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    Sadowsky Modern 5 Metro Express: The Verdict is in!

    This is my SMX JJ5
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    Sadowsky Modern 5 Metro Express: The Verdict is in!

    Upgraded black hardware. The new sadowsky ultralights are soooo light!! 44 grams vs 81 grams. 185 grams less weight on the headstock. The metroline 19mm bridge sounds a lot better too, due to the brass material. All the parts can be ordered at sadowsky/warwick store. I believe that the nee UL...
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    Sadowsky Modern 5 Metro Express: The Verdict is in!

    Just calculated the weight difference of changing the stock tuners with the new sadowsky ultra lights… 187,5 grams less ( 81,5 vs 44 grams per tuner) weight on the headstock, that is a lot. I think they’re even lighter than the hipshots and cost a lot less too here. Less than half!
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    Sadowsky Modern 5 Metro Express: The Verdict is in!

    I love these SMX Modern 5 basses! They play phenomenal and sound great. They sound very good in a band mix and have a well devined B string. The sound reminds me of a Ken Smith with a Sadowsky sauce. It’s a very spicey bass and I really dig them. If you think about a retirement bass, just do the...
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    Sadowsky Modern 5 Metro Express: The Verdict is in!

    I have a SMX Modern 5, in sunburst. My plan to upgrade is: install a complete VTC preamp, metroline 19mm bridge, sadowsky ultralight tuners and the rest of the hardware, such as string retainer, jack-output and neck screws with washers. All in black!!! Thinking about putting in the metroline...