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Club Sadowsky!!!

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cripula said:
I saw that bass and thought hmm, that looks really similar to my friend's fretless. Turns out yours is within 10 serial digits of his.

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That fretless is simply stunning!!!!
 
#21,502
Not sure how many venture to the WTB section, so I thought I'd throw this out to the club - looking for a M5-24 to add as a sibling to my MV5. Might go for an R5-24 but I'm really digging maple right now.

While I'm here though, let me pose a question. I was originally thinking of a Lakland 55-02 as my next purchase - but then thought why not a M5-24. Here's what I'm wanting:
something versatile (J/MM config. seems like it would be pretty versatile)
35" scale (bass will be setup for ADGCF tuning and I thought 35" would help)

Anyone care to comment on the Modern's versatility and ability to handle a lower tuning? Heck, anyone running their jazz tuned like that?

Thanks!
Kasey
 
#21,504
Well, I don't "need" it but I thought it might be beneficial for the lower tuning that this band runs. Going from 35" to 34" and vice versa doesn't bother me playing-wise. My real concern and reason for even thinking of the 35" scale was the fact that I didn't want to have to run bridge cables for strings or set the action higher than I like. a 35" scale might not end up making a big difference there but I figured it would have to help a little.

As for the Lakland, I'd be shooting for the Lakland pups and LH3 rather than a Bart system. From what I've heard, I'd prefer the former to the latter.

Edit: Essentially, I know I'd like the tone of the Sadowsky whereas I think I would be satisfied with the tone of the Lakland. Conversely, I think the lower tuning would be potentially handled better by the Lakland.
 
#21,514
Chef said:
Loosen the top one, and raise it on the shaft just a tiny lil bit.
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Thanks Chef. I figured out what the problem was. When I received the bass, the stack knob pot actually came loose and when I tightened it, it wasn't aligned with the other knobs. So I straightened it, raised the top knob just a bit and voilá, all fixed. Thank you for your input. I played out with it today for the first time and didn't really use the boosts because they weren't turning properly. Should have asked this question yesterday...
 
#21,515
I just got back to the UK from New York this weekend and managed to get to the Sadowsky workshop for an hour last week.

All that you may have read about the place before I am happy to confirm is true. I got a warm welcome from Alex and there were plenty of new NYC basses to try out at my leisure in the showroom.

Roger was there and was happy to chat for a while too. What a nice guy.

I am a Sadowsky fan so I have to admit to being a little biased, but my impressions of the Sadowsky setup have only been confirmed. The people there genuinely care about their craft and have an obvious pride in the company.

It is nice when your expectations are exceeded and that was definitely the case with my Sadowsky experience.

Thanks to Roger and Alex for spending some time.

Cheers
Neil
 

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