Club Sadowsky!!!

[Munjibunga]

Nooooooooooooooo!
Dunlop.

I'm not down with Dunlop unless they're recessed like Fodera and my LeCompte under construction. They just stick out too far. As an engineer I hate cantilevers, and the length of the Dunlop creates too much of a moment arm.

HI

Cool, Munji. Nice to see you with something other than a Modern. Im hoping the time we spent at the GTG a couple years back helped you realize how cool the vintage J's are. Did you get the single coils or are they hum canceling pickups? Enjoy.

Rob

Thanks. The pickups are in the '70s position, so I can still get that bark I crave. The bass is a lot like my pink JO5, but the electronics are quite different. To be honest (just this once), I don't know if the pickups are humbuckers or not. They're regular-looking J pickups and they don't seem to hum when soloed. They're whatever comes in it. I bought it off the floor.

Both Metros I've had the pleasure of playing have been perfect. Great instruments presuming you are able to pick one in your weight range.

This one's a little heavier than my Modern 5-24s, but not oppressive at all. Roger says the quality of the Metros is equal to that of the NYCs. I haven't found anything about this bass to refute that.

 

[Chef]

I think that "pretty woods aside," the Metro's I've had have seemed NYC quality to me.
I've only briefly played any NYC, and never owned one.

Yet.

 

[Jerry J]

I think that "pretty woods aside," the Metro's I've had have seemed NYC quality to me.
I've only briefly played any NYC, and never owned one.

Yet.

I agree with this totally.

....and sweet looking bass Munji. I too love the black w/maple and the black blocks.

 

[Munjibunga]

I'm surprised I'm not taking heat for posting about a non-existent bass. I'll try to get actual pictures up tomorrow.

 

[PBrown]

Can I be in the club? I just wrote about my new Sadowsky @ www.basstony.wordpress.com
Soooo happy!

 

[Dan Knowlton]

OK - no pics, no Sadowsky!

I love my RV-5!

Dan K.

I'm surprised I'm not taking heat for posting about a non-existent bass. I'll try to get actual pictures up tomorrow.

 

[Fran Diaz]

Can I be in the club? I just wrote about my new Sadowsky @ Parker's Bass blog
Soooo happy!

you are #377. Welcome to the club.

 

[rulyongo]

So, last week I was in Walt Disney World and went to the Aerosmith rollercoaster. For those who don't know what it is, it's storyline is a rollercoaster that takes you and Aerosmith from the studio to a gig. The point is, that in the simulated studio there are guitars, drums and, lo and behold... A Sadowsky!!! I've been a week without mine and have been missing mine a lot!!! Does this happen to any of you? That when you see another Sadowsky you miss playing yours?

 

[Ivan M]

Can I be in the club? I just wrote about my new Sadowsky @ Parker's Bass blog
Soooo happy!

Pics and welcome to the CLUB....Sadowsky Basses are addicting so be careful.

 

[Vic]

I'm going to go buy some Schaller straplocks for it tonight.

Nooooooooooooooo!

Dunlop.

+1

 

[Vic]

I'm not down with Dunlop unless they're recessed like Fodera and my LeCompte under construction. They just stick out too far. As an engineer I hate cantilevers, and the length of the Dunlop creates too much of a moment arm.

This is actually a very valid point, but I've been using them for many years and never ever had one go crooked on me. I suppose it could if it wasn't tightened down enough, but that's just an installation issue to me. I always put glue on the screw threads and get them nice and tight. With the "plate" on the bottom (at least on the dual functions, which are all I use), it seems wide enough that they always stay perfectly straight.

My big issues with the Schallers is they seem to try and work loose more... at least for me, and if they start squealing on you, you can't lube them because the contact point is outside, which then can get on your hands. I just like how the Dunlop mech is all internal.

FWIW, I don't expect this to settle your discomfort and/or change your mind about your personal prefs... just an FYI for the thread.

 

[bucephylus]

My big issues with the Schallers is they seem to try and work loose more... at least for me, and if they start squealing on you, you can't lube them because the contact point is outside, which then can get on your hands. I just like how the Dunlop mech is all internal.

Exactly my experience. Engineer here as well and also liked the Schaller design until I used it for a bunch of years and fought this issue too many times.

Then, I decided I don't leap around on stage enough for either of them and just went back to leather straps. The Dunlops work just fine for that. Probably why I keep fighting my weight and have to keep riding and running.

 

[Musicfreak1988]

I'm still waiting on my first Metro... it's still the last one listed on the "Metro Basses On Order" section.
Seems like the time just draaaags by...
Stupid instant gratification personality...

I feel your pain bro . I ordered mine in the beginning of March 2011.

 

[Munjibunga]

This is actually a very valid point, but I've been using them for many years and never ever had one go crooked on me. I suppose it could if it wasn't tightened down enough, but that's just an installation issue to me. I always put glue on the screw threads and get them nice and tight. With the "plate" on the bottom (at least on the dual functions, which are all I use), it seems wide enough that they always stay perfectly straight.

My big issues with the Schallers is they seem to try and work loose more... at least for me, and if they start squealing on you, you can't lube them because the contact point is outside, which then can get on your hands. I just like how the Dunlop mech is all internal.

FWIW, I don't expect this to settle your discomfort and/or change your mind about your personal prefs... just an FYI for the thread.

Well, I've got several basses with Dunlops on them and none have ever failed. I just get a squirmy feeling about them. It must be my hatred of cantilevers.

 

[Vic]

Well, I've got several basses with Dunlops on them and none have ever failed. I just get a squirmy feeling about them. It must be my hatred of cantilevers.

And honestly, I don't fault you at all for that. I'm kinda' the same way in general, so I do understand.

 

[Vic]

Hey folks! Our band got a really nice write-up in our local paper today, so here's the link! (if you weren't already sick of hearing about ITB anyway LOL!) Oh, and the comment about me came from Todd, my friend and the band leader, so take that with an appropriately sized grain of salt.

Cover band Imagine That keeps focus through changes

 

[Chef]

Freakin' cantilevers.
Never liked 'em.

Well, I've got several basses with Dunlops on them and none have ever failed. I just get a squirmy feeling about them. It must be my hatred of cantilevers.

 

[MAJOR METAL]

Was snooping around a bit an found this:

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Hadn't seen it listed so thought I'd post it.

That roasted maple almost looks like rosewood, thats unique.

 

[Vic]

Freakin' cantilevers.
Never liked 'em.

Then I would advise against going to visit the House on the Rock, or at least the Infinity Room while there (though I LOVED it).

 

[Hounddog]

Hey folks! Our band got a really nice write-up in our local paper today, so here's the link! (if you weren't already sick of hearing about ITB anyway LOL!) Oh, and the comment about me came from Todd, my friend and the band leader, so take that with an appropriately sized grain of salt.

Cover band Imagine That keeps focus through changes

Nice Write-up