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Club Sadowsky!!!

#21,986
Here are some better pics, what is the consensus? Alder or Ash?

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#21,989
Hmm, I copied that data directly from my sales receipt, I wonder why they thought it was alder? Also, they told me the neck is unfinished, would that be correct for a 2009 UV70? Are the rest of the specs correct then?

Here's the specs directly from the dealer:

Sadowsky Metroline UV70 4 String, 59 Burst Finish, Rosewood board, alder body, Ultra Vintage Series, full size body, 20 frets, block inlays, fingerboard binding, J/J pickups (70’s position), 2 band active/passive eq with VTC, pickguard, soft side case.
 
#21,990
I should be in, if I'm not already!

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Mine is a NYC 24-5 that I bought from a fellow TB'er. It was practically brand new, but he didn't like the narrower 1.75" nut, which I love, part of why I bought it. I swapped the pups for Nordstrand Big Splits which I bought from another TB'er. The bass has a gorgeous Birdseye maple fingerboard, a sweet flame maple top, and is the lightest bass I own.
 
#21,991
Spy, don't know how familiar you are with these two woods in J styled instruments, but first, the differences are kind of two flavors of good, and second, the ash is more typically associated with the '70s sound. I highly doubt you will find the bass to not work for you. Ash is just a great body wood - great for slapping, pick, etc. Also, that bass will have the bridge pup a bit closer to the bridge, which further contributes to a bit more presence. The '60s alder/bridge pup position is just a little darker and leans more towards pizz sounds. But, really both are pretty versatile; and honestly depending on the individual pieces of wood, you can get results both ways. I would play the bass especially in a mix, and then see what you think before being concerned about the wood description.

Hope that helps and my 2c.
 
#21,992
Eskimo Spy said:
Hmm, I copied that data directly from my sales receipt, I wonder why they thought it was alder? Also, they told me the neck is unfinished, would that be correct for a 2009 UV70? Are the rest of the specs correct then?

Here's the specs directly from the dealer:

Sadowsky Metroline UV70 4 String, 59 Burst Finish, Rosewood board, alder body, Ultra Vintage Series, full size body, 20 frets, block inlays, fingerboard binding, J/J pickups (70’s position), 2 band active/passive eq with VTC, pickguard, soft side case.
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That definitely is ash.

Sometimes Bass Central doesn't get it completely right. They had my Metro WL4 listed as "chambered body" on the sales receipt, and I know that Metros aren't chambered.
 
#21,993
Sadowsky said:
It is ash, without a doubt.

Roger
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Now why would I disagree with him:rolleyes::D:D

I don't think BC really is THAT careful when labeling specs. I recently bought a Stingray fretless "BFR" from them and the specs read "BFR INLAY @ 12th Fret".... well, on the fretless, there is no inlay(which I knew before I purchased). And i've noticed some small mistaken details on their site.

But that beauty!!!! It's most certainly ash! And a huge Congrats on that stunning bass!!!
 
#22,000
Chef said:
I didn't like the Streamliner for "Sadowsky-ness."
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Hi Chef... Just want to 'clarify' your 'statement', I'm looking at the Streamliner right now, and thought it's a good alternative for my solid state MarkBass Head.

So, according to your experience and opinion, Sadowsky and Streamliner doesn't match so well? Thanks
 

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