B string on a sadowsky?

[schmittuml]

Hows the B string holdup on a 5er sadowsky? I am gettin my final options in but could go either 5 or 4, as i sometimes find myself in the lower register of the B..... how is it for a 34" scale? I'm playin an elrick 5 now and diggin the 35" scale.....

 

[Dr. Cheese]

I've never played one but the consensus seems to be that Sadowskys have great B strings. As for 34" vs. 35", you need to do a search. There is are many, many threads dealing with that subject.

 

[BigMikeW]

IMO, best B String you can find! Certainly the best on a 34". It is thighter than msot 35" I have played (a ton yes). 7 Day Approval Period would really let you know.

 

[Lokire]

Mike Lull claims that his basses have better B-strings than Sadowskys

 

[bugbass]

The Sadowskys have very good B`s, I haven`t tried any 35" that are better. But you get absolutely the best result using Sadwosky strings.

 

[bassaussie]

I'm not really into 5 string basses, but I've tried two Sadowsky 5 string instruments, and I was really impressed by the B string.

 

[Niskamies]

I have a Sadowsky 5-string, and I'm totally impressed with the 5th string. Best one that I've dealt with, ever. Really solid and tight. I currently use Elixir strings, and I'm really lovin' it.

I've tried the bass with both a tapered B-string (EBS northern light) and with untapered B-strings (Elixir and Sadowsky), and IMO the untapered ones worked better on the bass.

 

[Andy Brown]

Sadowsky B's are great.

 

[Dave Hill]

Mine sounded better with a tapered B.

 

[Emperor Elite]

I have two Sadowsky V5s and the B-strings are very good. I agree with the comment that they sound the best with Sadowsky strings. I do a lot of gigs where I need to play keyboard bass parts on my Sadowsky, so a solid B-string is critical for me. My Sadowskys do an admirable job.

Ben

 

[MikeBass]

I've owned a few Sadowsky's and it is one of the best in terms of B string tightnes/tone that you will find.
As for the 34/35 scale debate. I happen to own a 35" scale now (it just worked out that I liked this bass, could have cared less that itr was 35" scale), but for me, it doesn't matter. I'm sure in some way it might make a difference, but I believe it has more to do with the quality, woods and how it is all put together than just one aspect like being 1 inch longer.

Funny how you don't hear this debat in the DB world, they take the overall tone/sound of the bass instead of general statements like "35" scale is better than 34" scale for a B string".

I know some guys who won't even consider a 5 string unless it's a 35" scale.

 

[Nino Valenti]

Mike Lull claims that his basses have better B-strings than Sadowskys

What do you expect him to say?

"Sadowsky are better sounding, but buy my bass instead."

 

[pickles]

Mike Lull claims that his basses have better B-strings than Sadowskys

I would have to disagree

 

[pickles]

Mine sounded better with a tapered B.

Yup, stick with the sadowsky strings. I tried everything on my RV5 and the sadowskys (either steel or nickel) were the best match.

 

[west*coast*bass]

Mike Lull claims that his basses have better B-strings than Sadowskys

Lull's 5 strings are 35" scale, all Sadowsky's are 34". I have played a Sadowsky and the B string is very good.

 

[MAJOR METAL]

Sadowsky 5 strings Rock Big Time ! They by far have the best note deffinition and clarity i have tried on a 5 string plus their necks fit my hand like a glove.

 

[Steve]

I think if you're not getting what you want out of a sadowsky B string, the problem is with something other than the bass.

 

[burk48237]

What blows me away about Sadowskys is not the B string, it's the EAD and G strings! Sadowsky's have an eveness of tone and volume across the whole fingerboard unlike most other basses. What still blows me away on the Sadowskys I've owned is the first G on the D string it is as solid in the mix as a G on the E string. Also the E string itself, most goood fives have lousy E strings, not Rogers basses.

 

[hands5]

What blows me away about Sadowskys is not the B string, it's the EAD and G strings! Sadowsky's have an eveness of tone and volume across the whole fingerboard unlike most other basses. What still blows me away on the Sadowskys I've owned is the first G on the D string it is as solid in the mix as a G on the E string. Also the E string itself, most goood fives have lousy E strings, not Rogers basses.

Agreed.

 

[Eggman]

Having played and owned Elrick and Lakland 35" scale 5 strings as well as 2 Dingwalls with 37" B strings, and now the owner of a Sadowsky RV5 - I can honestly say that the B on the Sadowsky is one of the best I have heard. It is tight, clear and sounds great. The Dingwalls have monster B's too.