Here is my new one. My first Sadowsky...very excited! Can't wait to get my hands on it
Can I get a number...Bass is on it's way!!!
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Can I get a number...Bass is on it's way!!!
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I can't imagine having two...that could lead to...... three.
They are unbelievable looking bass's!
They are unbelievable looking bass's!
Here's my two
I can't imagine having two...that could lead to...... three.
They are unbelievable looking bass's!
Thanks, AND they play as good or better than what they look like!!!!
I've been scouring the "in-stock" pages for the past few months looking for number 3... the right one has just not popped up yet?
Here's my two
That amber quilt 5er looks exactly like one i used to own but mine had black hardware. I could keel myself for selling that one.
Ok, I have to post this up...
For a while now, I've had a set of strings on my plain jane MV5 for a while now and two things stood out about these strings. One is, they really lasted a long time, and two, the B string had a particularly great focus, and also maintained it's "roundwound ring" longer than most other strings I've tried. It's tapered, but slightly differently than other tapers I've seen including strings like DR Longnecks, MTD's and even Sadowsky strings. These strings have done so well I've literally been afraid to pull them off for fear of losing tone. So far it's just the one set, but they're REALLY great strings IMHO unless I somehow just got a freak set on (tho I doubt it).
So what are they? Skjold stainless steel. I strongly urge folks to get a set of these strings on their Sadowsky basses and give them a try. If they perform like this set has for me, prepare to be very impressed. I only have one more set, but will be buying more just on the assumption they all work this well. If anyone else is so inclined... to get at least one set and try them out, I'd really love to hear their opinions of them.
Disclaimer: NO, I'm not at all affiliated with Pete and his strings. He's a friend, but that's as far as it goes. If you buy a set, I don't get one red cent for sending you his way. This is just me passin' on honest experiences... nothing more.
For a while now, I've had a set of strings on my plain jane MV5 for a while now and two things stood out about these strings. One is, they really lasted a long time, and two, the B string had a particularly great focus, and also maintained it's "roundwound ring" longer than most other strings I've tried. It's tapered, but slightly differently than other tapers I've seen including strings like DR Longnecks, MTD's and even Sadowsky strings. These strings have done so well I've literally been afraid to pull them off for fear of losing tone. So far it's just the one set, but they're REALLY great strings IMHO unless I somehow just got a freak set on (tho I doubt it).
So what are they? Skjold stainless steel. I strongly urge folks to get a set of these strings on their Sadowsky basses and give them a try. If they perform like this set has for me, prepare to be very impressed. I only have one more set, but will be buying more just on the assumption they all work this well. If anyone else is so inclined... to get at least one set and try them out, I'd really love to hear their opinions of them.
Disclaimer: NO, I'm not at all affiliated with Pete and his strings. He's a friend, but that's as far as it goes. If you buy a set, I don't get one red cent for sending you his way. This is just me passin' on honest experiences... nothing more.
Thanks ...the weight was one of the reasons I like this bass. I had a pacemaker put in last year and the weight of my Fender Jazz's run 9.5-10.5lbs. Just put to much pressure on the pacemaker.
Hope this helps...and the other reason I liked this one is the Ebony board...no dots....list is endless.
Hope this helps...and the other reason I liked this one is the Ebony board...no dots....list is endless.
Vic said:
Right now my favorite are Sadowsky blue label SS.... But I'm always looking for something new...
Again, I don't get a penny for doing this, but I'd be very interested to hear what you thought if you'd try a set. I'm looking for some validation here.
BTW, he gave me permission to pass on the pricing discounts he's giving me (and anybody else who's had him build a bass for them), and said he'd do it for any TB member as well. The retail is $40, the one-up discounted price is $27, and if you get 6 or more sets, it's $22/ea (plus whatever shipping might be).
FYI/FWIW
You might also consider trying some Circle K strings. I've been using their 'balanced' set (with a .136 B) where the tension is the same string to string. I've got them on all my basses that don't have flats. They're going on the RV5 P/J that I got yesterday. My first Sadowsky!
There's a whole thread in the strings section, and Skip (the owner) is a great guy to deal with.
