Yes to the folks that are using bags - the first thing I did when I got the bass home was to see if it would fit in the gigbag that came with my 1991 Jazz Plus when I bought it new. It does!
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I had a Sadowsky hardshell for a few months. It's a really nice case (of course!), but I sold that bass (and case), and when I got another Sadowsky I selected the Portabag. Sure, the hardshell will provide better protection, but same as others I transport my own gear, and the Portabag gives me all the protection I need and then some, with significantly less bulk or weight.
This photo was from late '09 or early '10. Looks like the large white logo may have been discontinued in favor of a stealthier one.
This photo was from late '09 or early '10. Looks like the large white logo may have been discontinued in favor of a stealthier one.
Both my Sadowsky basses were ordered with the Portabag and I think they work great. Interestingly the two bags are slightly different, especially the outer pocket design
Later
Rob
Later
Rob
Listened to early mixes today of the first two track of the CD project I am delighted to be a part of. The MV524 was tool at hand. One DI line. One mic line off my RH450 with the TCE 210 just for a little fur around the edges. He's running it about 75-25 or maybe even a touch more favoring the DI.
I can honestly say I couldn't pick a bass tone off any recording I have ever heard that I would like better.
Awesome!!
I can honestly say I couldn't pick a bass tone off any recording I have ever heard that I would like better.
Awesome!!
Vic said:Welcome to my ash/maple Sadowsky JJ fanboi club.
I get it. I just need to figure out how to make it translate to live performance. Granted, I haven't tried in a straight rock lineup, but with piano, acoustic, two electrics, key pads, kit and aux perc, the plasma torch character of the 24-5 seems to better serve me.
I would say this mv524 is the best of rest of all the Sadowskys I've tried. Man it's fun to play.
Favor the bridge pickup just a little, and then maybe boost the bass just a touch.
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Mine both have the soft case. However, I transport them in a single and double Mono gigbags.
Vic said:
That's how I do it too..
I would never replace my porta bag! I can put my F1 on the laptop compartment, accesories on other pockets and a cab on hand then I'm good to go..
I don't think that it's discontinued, but they just don't do a whole lot of them. You can't really "order" any Metro. You just have to pick from the stock that comes in. They do have a list of future incoming Metro basses at the Sadowsky site. Best advice is to watch that list and be prepared to make a "first dibs" deposit.
Also, Bass Club Chicago posted a Demo recently on the Sadowsky page of Facebook. They may still have it:
YouTube - Bass Club Chicago Demos - Sadowsky MV5-24 Jazz Trans Black
Of course the NYC shop can make you one.
Or, I'll trade you mine for an two NYC jazz fives (one SC, one HC), a '63 Fender jazz, 12 NY style cheesecakes to be delivered once-a-month for a year, two cases of Blue Moon and a bushel of South Carolina peaches.
This is incorrect according to what I've been told. You can add a model to the queue.
Sorry for the thread derail, but I just wanted to mention that I was in Nashville this past weekend and went to a Grand Ole Opry performance Saturday night. Two of the four bassists were playing Sadowskys - one MV5 (I think), one Vintage 4 (that ironically was identical to mine - Dakota Red with a pearl white guard). The other two were a newish-looking Fender Jazz and what looked like a Stingray 5 - though this one was really hard to see from where I was sitting. All fine players, of course.
I get a kick out of seeing all of the professionals using these basses in many different genres of music, from metal to country swing. Just goes to show you how versatile Roger and Co's instruments are.
I get a kick out of seeing all of the professionals using these basses in many different genres of music, from metal to country swing. Just goes to show you how versatile Roger and Co's instruments are.
I'd play either of my Sadowsky jazz-type basses on a country gig in a heartbeat, and they would sound perfect for it.
Actually, you can order a Metro if they don't have what you're looking for in stock or on the way... I did 4 years ago with my MV5.
Cheers,
LR
Cheers,
LR
For those of you that fly with your expensive Sadowskys, you might want to support this...
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