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I don't really know where to put this, but as it has 2 clean Sadowsky's in it, I think it should probably be here
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Beautiful Will Lee btw.
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Beautiful Will Lee btw.
Hey guys and gals, seeking your opinions (sigh, can't stop tweaking things 
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Planning on changing my bridge to the 18mm spacing but it got me to thinking: would my bass look best with all chrome or all black hardware (don't mind spending the cash on new black tuners/string tree/strap buttons as well, the chromes would go to another bass or sold in classifieds)? Was never sure about the black when I ordered it but now I'm feeling the idea a little more...any thoughts?
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).Planning on changing my bridge to the 18mm spacing but it got me to thinking: would my bass look best with all chrome or all black hardware (don't mind spending the cash on new black tuners/string tree/strap buttons as well, the chromes would go to another bass or sold in classifieds)? Was never sure about the black when I ordered it but now I'm feeling the idea a little more...any thoughts?
pics:
Hey guys and gals, seeking your opinions (sigh, can't stop tweaking things
Planning on changing my bridge to the 18mm spacing but it got me to thinking: would my bass look best with all chrome or all black hardware (don't mind spending the cash on new black tuners/string tree/strap buttons as well, the chromes would go to another bass or sold in classifieds)? Was never sure about the black when I ordered it but now I'm feeling the idea a little more...any thoughts?
pics:
Black. Definitely.
PS: Hot bass.
Part of the problem is you can't get just an exact bridge in black. Tuners are no problem. A Hipshot A bridge in black would do just fine. FYI there is a black one with 18mm spacing in the accessories for sale.
SlingBass4 said:It's people like YOU that get people like ME in trouble
Haha sorry man. I know what you mean though.
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Thanks for that tip. I just popped the control plate off of my NYC #5870. Mine was built by Robert LoPrinzi. If I'm not mistaken, is that dragonbass that posts here often? I know he is a Robert as well.
I called the shop and they said I could order a replacement 18mm bridge from them no problem (I didn't say it should be black, does that make a difference?)
Thanks
As I figured, all votes for black so far (I did think about black after they finished it, but I didn't wanna make them go change all the hardware afterwards
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also, the Sadowsky bridge has at least 7 mounting screws and they're not all symmetrically placed from what I can see, don't think the hipshot will work (plus, I like the sadowsky design a little more).
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I might be wrong, but I think the Sadowsky bridge is supplied by Gotoh.
I don't know if Sadowsky have them do anything special to it; or, even if I'm right
I don't know if Sadowsky have them do anything special to it; or, even if I'm right
Well, since you broke the ice on this one, it's also not really to my liking, either. As many likely know, Ernie Ball/Musicman has been doing this for a little while as well, and I'm not much of a fan there, either. I'm generally ok with a "vintage tint" kinda' thing, but I think the roasting just makes it too dark for me.
IMHO!!!!
Just to put a word in for the other side: I *love* roasted maple. It reminds me of the oldest vintage Fenders where the nitro has ambered from age. I thought about ordering a Vintiquity with roasted maple neck just for that reason (not sure if it's an option though).
Also: figured maple necks (not just boards) have been available from other manufacturers for a long time. I had an '89 EBMM Sabre where the neck was birdseye all the way through, and was absolutely gorgeous. Now, we can get a figured neck from Sadowsky. This is awesome IMHO... the color and the figuring:
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P.S. Completely agree with you on Dunlops over Schaller, of course!
Stability, not sustain. Taken verbatim from the Sadowsky website:
"Sadowsky Guitars has always taken pride in the quality and stability of our neck wood. We are now pleased to offer "roasted maple" necks for an unprecedented level of stability. Lumber for maple necks and fingerboards is placed in a special oven after normal kiln dying. The wood is roasted at temperatures ranging from 180º to 220º Celsius. The result of this treatment is wood that is significantly more resistant to absorbing or releasing moisture. With this increased stability, the "roasted maple" process enables us to offer figured maple neck blanks for the first time in our three decades of instrument making. We have always advocated that figured neck stock was too unstable to use. However, any piece of wood than has a stability problem will warp during the roasting process and be discarded. It would also be a recommended option for players who reside in areas of extreme humidity (low or high), or who travel a lot through variable climates, as well as players who desire a figured maple neck for aesthetic reasons."
The stability factor is nice, but I love the darker color and option to have a figured maple neck (not just fingerboard).
