I got a 55-94 once that was badly abused and nasty. I used naptha and elbow grease to clean it. Got 80-90% out.
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I got a 55-94 once that was badly abused and nasty. I used naptha and elbow grease to clean it. Got 80-90% out.
Joeykun
pronounced ジョーイくん
- Jun 22, 2007
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Hi: Metros with soapbars in 60s positions no less. Is this overseas or Japan only? I've been dying to pick one of these up
Joeykun
pronounced ジョーイくん
- Jun 22, 2007
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From what I can see Japan only. However, check out EBay. They will sell to anyone but price is high.
Yeah, Metro 60's soapbar position from Japan on eBay for $3.5K plus international shipping. I wonder why they are able to make this configuration but it is not offered outside Japan. I suspect Roger could sell many, many of these, except for the fact that it would detract from the core NYC effort. Perhaps this is a Jason Newsted prototype? Oh well, one can dream, right!
I remember seeing pictures of Jason with 2 different Sadowskys with his logo on the fingerboard and I think they had soapbars IIRC...
Well, I'll put my money where my mouth is. If they offer a Metro with soaps in the 60's positions, I'll order within 24 hours
**Disclaimer: this may be a dumb question.**
I just received some Sadowsky singles in the mail and am wondering if it matters which orientation the pickups are installed in. Meaning, does it matter which end is under the B and which is under the G? It seems like the wires should come off of the end closest to the control cavity, however the pickup covers are on the opposite way. Is it ok to just flip the covers around and install it with the wires on the control cavity side of the pickup?
I just received some Sadowsky singles in the mail and am wondering if it matters which orientation the pickups are installed in. Meaning, does it matter which end is under the B and which is under the G? It seems like the wires should come off of the end closest to the control cavity, however the pickup covers are on the opposite way. Is it ok to just flip the covers around and install it with the wires on the control cavity side of the pickup?
You need to make them the same for them to hum cancel, and the neck and bridge are different sizes. To me it makes sense to read the logo upright when the bass is in a stand. That only leaves one possibility.
These seem to be the same size and the pickup cover can be flipped either way. I agree that the logo should be right-side-up, that can be fixed by just flipping the cover. These are the nordstrand sadowsky singles if that matters.
I found them on a Russian (I think) website. I have the slightest clue how I found them.
The basses look pretty cool. Here are some pics:
There are a couple of other pics that I didn't post. You will be able to find them on the following link: http://metallica.org.ua/20140411/novye-bas-gitary-dzhejsona-nyusteda-sadowsky/
Enjoy,
Eddie
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Hmm, I wonder how that site got those pics? Regardless, looks legit. Can't decide if I would want something that "branded" so to speak with the inlays. Nicely done though. I'm kind of curious to hear some clips of a Sadowsky with those soap bars now.
Hi: I sure hope Roger et al. puts the Newsted out into production with that pickup configuration.
Yes, "branded" inlays is in the eyes of the beholder, but if that was what you got in a Metro I would
still pick one up. I have a NYC jazz and a Metro P/J, this would be the finishing touch
No hints as to availability yet? The Will Lee model(s) sure made a splash, I suspect this would
be another great addition as not everyone seems to like the "Modern" soapbar positions
Yes, "branded" inlays is in the eyes of the beholder, but if that was what you got in a Metro I would
still pick one up. I have a NYC jazz and a Metro P/J, this would be the finishing touch
No hints as to availability yet? The Will Lee model(s) sure made a splash, I suspect this would
be another great addition as not everyone seems to like the "Modern" soapbar positions
