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Club Sadowsky!!!

#22,101
Chef said:
quote eskimo:
I do have a question about the VTC knob; there is very little resistance when you turn it, compared to volume and the pickup blend knobs. Is that normal?

good question.
i've had three, played more, and noticed several variations of turning resistance, even on the same bass.
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+1.

I've had four different Sadowskys (so far :hiding:) , and they have been all over the place in terms of resistance. Not sure why, but I will say that other a couple of them being too easily moved by an accidental bump, they all seemed to function the same.
 
#22,102
Eskimo Spy said:
Just got my UV70! Man, this bass plays like a dream, and I haven't even changed the strings to flats yet...

I do have a question about the VTC knob; there is very little resistance when you turn it, compared to volume and the pickup blend knobs. Is that normal?
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Glad you like it.

Suggestion: before you start messing with things go out and do a few gigs. I find the Sadowsky basses to be just brain dead to get the perfect sit-in-the-mix performance. They just work.
 
#22,103
Eskimo Spy said:
And does anyone know the factory relief and string heights on a UV70? Since this bass is NOS, I'm curious to see if it's still inside those thresholds since it's a 2009 model...
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From Fran's post on the Sadowsky Forum:

Pickup Height:

(bass fretted at the last fret)

Under the "G" string:
Neck = 6/64"
Bridge = 6/64"

Under the "E/B" string
Neck = 7/64"
Bridge = 7/64"

PJs:
P Pickup (Reverse or standard):
G String = 6/64"
A String = 8/64"
B String = 7/64"

J pickup :
Treble = 5/64"
Bass = 6/64"

Try to keep the pickup heights even with the body or strings.
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String Height:

Hold down the first fret, measure off the top of the 12th fret (keep the ruler as level as you can.) take the reading from the bottom of the string.

4/5 string fretted:
-"G" 5/64ths
-"D" 5.5 /64ths
-"A" 5.5 /64ths
-"E" 6/64ths
-"B" 6.5 /64ths

** If you want lower action..4 - 5.5/64ths with gradual increments.

4/5 string fretless:
G=4/64"
D=4.5/64"
A=4.5/64"
E=5/64"
B=5.5/64"

You can even go as low as (G) 3/64"- (B) 5/64", but I would start with the higher, also depends on your attack.
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NECK SANDING:

Roger said: "You always need to be careful about contaminating your pickups with steel wool dust. Get some 320 grit sandpaper and use that instead. We put a thin finish on our necks with the intention that you could wear through it quickly. To me, nothing feels better than an old neck in which the finish has worn through. There is really no need to put anything on the maple after you have worn through."
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#22,104
Chasarms said:
I've had four different Sadowskys (so far :hiding:) , and they have been all over the place in terms of resistance.
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I've dealt with this before, and have cheap and easy solution...

Small rubber or nylon o-rings or washers, if you can find (or modify) them the right size. Put it around the shaft and run the knob down and pinch it between the locknut and the bottom of the knob until you get the resistance you want. May be tricky to find the right size, and of course the rubber can wear out over time, but it's done fairly well for me in the past in the few cases where I really felt like accidental bumping would be a problem.

FWIW.
 
#22,108
#22,110
My RV4 just arrived.

This dawg will hunt!

Tort guard and hipshot de-tuner on the way from the shop.

Thing that surprised me was the increased thickness of the headstock; BUT, there is not a single wolf I can hear on the G string. So, probably the couple extra ounces on the neck are worth it.
 
#22,113
Roger said: "You always need to be careful about contaminating your pickups with steel wool dust. Get some 320 grit sandpaper and use that instead. We put a thin finish on our necks with the intention that you could wear through it quickly. To me, nothing feels better than an old neck in which the finish has worn through. There is really no need to put anything on the maple after you have worn through."
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My favorite basses for feel are old Fenders where the nitro has completely worn off the back of the neck, so I was delighted that Roger said this. As I've shown before my '05 P5 was showing wear on the treble edge of the neck (wedding ring, I assume), so last year I decided to use 320 grit sandpaper to remove the finish from the back of the neck within an inch or two of the headstock and heel. I love the feel!

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I'm going to leave my two new P5's alone for now, as the nitro finish is still matte. Once it glosses up under playing wear I might well remove it... that said, with three Sadowskys to bear the brunt of my playing, the "mojo" will take a lot longer to show!

More mojo on my '05. It has hundreds of gigs under its belt -- or more accurately, over mine. :p
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#22,115
This bass looks worn out. I say chuck it and buy a new one.


Fuzzbass said:
My favorite basses for feel are old Fenders where the nitro has completely worn off the back of the neck, so I was delighted that Roger said this. As I've shown before my '05 P5 was showing wear on the treble edge of the neck (wedding ring, I assume), so last year I decided to use 320 grit sandpaper to remove the finish from the back of the neck within an inch or two of the headstock and heel. I love the feel!

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IMG_20110315_200928.jpg


I'm going to leave my two new P5's alone for now, as the nitro finish is still matte. Once it glosses up under playing wear I might well remove it... that said, with three Sadowskys to bear the brunt of my playing, the "mojo" will take a lot longer to show!

More mojo on my '05. It has hundreds of gigs under its belt -- or more accurately, over mine. :p
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#22,116
My new baby is ready to ship:

Details:
NYC Will Lee 4-string
Candy Apple Orange
Black (installed) and Tort (included) guard
Chrome HW
Flamed maple neck, no dots, vintage tint
Portabag
7.85 lbs

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Will post my own photos (with its siblings) a little while after it arrives.:bassist:

Later
Rob
 
#22,120
Fuzzbass said:
Interestingly, my two new ones are pretty much pristine, and I'm trying to keep them that way. :hmm: But the black one is going nowhere. I think black basses look especially cool when they are worn [DEL]out[/DEL] in.
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Of course you know I was goofing. I think 'burst basses look kinda cool beat all to crap as well, as long as all the mojo is legit and not the product of a misguided "relicing."
 

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