Club Sadowsky!!!

[pickles]

I change strings regularly and found the old bar retainer to be very annoying. The new one is elegant and perfect. It makes it much easier to get a good clean no-twist install leading to better tone and tuning stability.

 

[Chef]

Agree.
I would call the new string trees a substantive upgrade and if I could retro fit them I would.
I think roger said that wasn't doable for whatever reason.

 

[pickles]

My RV5 was retrofitted, turns out fine. You just have to fill and finish the old screw holes.

 

[Antman3820]

My RV5 was retrofitted, turns out fine. You just have to fill and finish the old screw holes.

I would like to see a picture of the retro fit. I was thinking of doing the same thing. What did wood filler did you use to fill the holes ??

 

[pickles]

Ask mo

You can see the little dowels but its clean and nice. Ill try to remember to grab a photo.

 

[MickyD]

Does anyone know which Sadowsky strings are usually put on the new Metro's?

The person I bought mine off never changed the strings and they are still quite vibrant and lively but would love to get another set. They FEEL like Nickel but that's only because they are smoother than im used to (historically use SS Rotosounds)

Thanks all

 

[Joeykun]

Does anyone know which Sadowsky strings are usually put on the new Metro's?

Sadowsky Blue Label Stainless Steel strings (105-45)

 

[Fuzzbass]

So, I'm kind of curious. I'm going to get a different color pickguard for it with the JJ setup, either black or tort. However, I'm really on the fence. Any thoughts?

FWIW I like the current guard... but the only time I like tort is with 3-color burst, so I vote for black.

 

[Luckydog]

White guard for sure. Tort looks wierd to me on solid color basses except for oly white. Maybe some other solid colors were sold with tort, but I dont like them (talking traditional styles).

 

[Waksfly]

Hi! I just bought a new sadowsky M5-24 from ishibashii gakki here in Japan, and when i got home i found a small scratch(2cm), a dent near the output jack(.5cm long & about 1mm deep) & a ding at the headstock(1.5cm long & about 3mm wide). Is this normal? It is a store display but i paid it same as new. Serial is M7621
If they will give some compensation, how much should i expect?

 

[MickyD]

Was it sold as new or second hand Waksfly??

If new, definitely take back to be replaced

 

[xroads]

I just bought a new sadowsky M5-24 from ishibashii gakki here in Japan, and when i got home i found...

Does this mean you didn't inspect the bass carefully at the shop?

 

[MickyD]

I didn't want to say that xroads -
But definitely my first thought ha ha

 

[xroads]

I didn't want to say that xroads -
But definitely my first thought ha ha

I am just saying if this is the case, you are not in a strong position to negotiate. I would try nonetheless to talk to the store and see what they are saying.

 

[Waksfly]

Was it sold as new or second hand Waksfly??

If new, definitely take back to be replaced

Sold as new....I didn't inspect it that much since it is new. I called the shop and they are very sorry about it, they didn't know it had some dings. They offered me 5% discount plus a sadowsky neostrap and a set of sadowsky blue SS.

 

[Waksfly]

I have to wait for 4 months to be replaced if I go that route

 

[Fran Diaz]

I have to wait for 4 months to be replaced if I go that route

It's a very generous offer. Take it. Changes are it will get more dings in the future.

 

[Fuzzbass]

It's a very generous offer. Take it. Changes are it will get more dings in the future.

My thoughts exactly. A nice bonus is that you don't have to worry about putting that first ding on it yourself -- it's already taken care of.

I get it: some folks like their instruments pristine. I do my best to keep mine that way, but stuff inevitably happens.

 

[Waksfly]

Thanks Fran & fuzzbass! I don't plan to exchange it because the bass feels right to me. It is 3.7kgs (8.15lbs) and the first time I played it at the store I knew I have to buy it. It was also the first time I held a Sadowsky Modern.

 

[Joeykun]

Sold as new....I didn't inspect it that much since it is new. I called the shop and they are very sorry about it, they didn't know it had some dings. They offered me 5% discount plus a sadowsky neostrap and a set of sadowsky blue SS.

Yes, this is a good customer service offer. Especially since you love the bass. The strings, strap and 5% off makes it that much better. If you are going to play it out those dings will happen eventually. Sometimes that first ding is a sigh of relief.
Enjoy your new bass and post up some pics! 新しいギター楽しんでください！