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[peterpalmieri]

I don't see how... it's just a slight difference in the way the neck attaches. Sure, theory says that the physics of the instrument changes, so the tone should as well -- but my point is that the difference probably won't be audible. Another example: in theory, routing a P-bass for a bridge pickup should change the tone of the instrument even when unamplified, but does anyone really believe that they'll hear that difference?

So, I don't see how anyone can claim to know for certain. In order to prove anything you'd have to build single and double pairs using identical woods. Then you'd have to build enough of these pairs to be statistically significant. You'd also need a way of running identical tests, and objectively measuring tone (meaning: double-blind, or via something besides the human ear). On top of all that: we all know the variable nature of wood (identical instruments can sound very different), so you'd have to eliminate that factor somehow.



I've spent way too much time thinking about this stuff

yes you did.

 

[pickles]

Just hacksaw a cutaway into the bass side of your single cut and see if the tone changes. For science!!

 

[JonKim]

So I'm gonna start a new NYC build but realized the prices went up again effect 1.15.16

Kinda sucks had I know I would've ordered last week. But looking at the new price list, I'm not sure if anyone else seen it. there is a New Satin NYC bass line that starts at $2900 for a 4 and $2975 for a 5 string.

Anyone have any idea what these are???

 

[bucephylus]

Nah, you don't need a hacksaw. A good jig saw will do the trick!

I'm waiting to hear Roger's perspective on the single cut. I think it looks fine.

 

[since197three]

Incoming from NYC: Still at LIC, should be shipping to me shortly. Will Lee NYC Standard 5, 1&7/8" neck, alder body, Brazilian rosewood fretboard, Sonic Blue w/matching heastock, single coils.
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BONKERS! Now that's what I'm talking about. Have been looking at Sadowskys lately and this is definitely in my lane

 

[SethD]

So I'm gonna start a new NYC build but realized the prices went up again effect 1.15.16

Kinda sucks had I know I would've ordered last week. But looking at the new price list, I'm not sure if anyone else seen it. there is a New Satin NYC bass line that starts at $2900 for a 4 and $2975 for a 5 string.

Anyone have any idea what these are???

Roger mentioned the Satin Line in an interview last month.
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Are you planning to release new series in the future?

We are working on two new things. The first is called the Satin Line. It will be a less expensive NYC line that will all have matte finishes. They will be initially offered in our 21 fret vintage series and our 24 fret Modern series. We will not take orders for them and there will be no custom options. We will maintain an inventory of available instruments on our website. They will will be 100% Sadowsky NYC.

 

[pickles]

Very interesting!

 

[JonKim]

100% as in chambered low weight bass? that's what I'm curious. I can care less about the finish I can always send it out to Pat Wilkins for that. So its basically a metroline made in NYC

 

[Nenor]

Hi all,
Did a search (edit - on this thread) but couldn't find anything. Anyone knows at which serial number graphite bars were introduced on Metros?
Thanks.

 

[JonKim]

Good question I would like to know as well I know he newer models that say metroline have them but do the older ones right before have them as well?

 

[kulit17]

Hi all,
Did a search but couldn't find anything.

just typed this in google "graphite bars sadowsky" and came up with this........took 2 seconds
so there is "some"-thing.

Sadowsky now uses graphite strips on its Metro basses??

 

[kulit17]

same thread above had someone mentioning this:

From an email exchange I had with Roger when looking into purchasing a Metro.

All Metro’s after #7222 have the graphite in the neck.

 

[Fran Diaz]

Greetings, Club Sadowsky. Been a long time lurker. Took the plunge and put in spec for a NYC in March, she's home. I apologize for the picture, it does not even begin to do this bass justice...and you can't see the headstock(!), but Roger will vouch for her, I spoke to him today to thank him and the crew for NAILING my spec. May I please have a number? Or will that take more pics? LOL

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#495 for the big blue. Sorry for the late reply.

 

[Chef]

Anyone up for a conversation about your amp rig?

I was using the Genz streamliner 900 into LDS 215 or 115 full range cabs, while occasionally using a Fender super twin modded into a head, but recently switched to the Tecamp Puma 900 with the S212 arriving Monday. I really like the baked in warm tone of the Puma and am hoping the S212 will bring a bit of crispness that the LDS are lacking.

I have mostly been using:
GK MBF500/800;
Mesa D800

GK Neo 2 x 112 and 2 x 212
Baer ML212 and 2xML112
fEARFul 15/6/1 and 12/6/1+12sub

Most often, lately;
I've been using The Mesa D800 with a horn loaded something; because I just got the Mesa
and, the Mesa is a little darker than the Fusion stuff, and I don't care for it with the Baer cabs

 

[JonKim]

Anyone notice the new satin line pictures Roger posted on his Facebook page?

 

[since197three]

Anyone notice the new satin line pictures Roger posted on his Facebook page?

I looked after you mentioned it. I dig the orange/copper one.
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NAMM Preview #3!

Since 1979, Sadowsky Guitars has always been committed to the “working musician”. In that spirit, we are please to present our most affordable NYC basses; The Satin Series. Featuring light weight chambered bodies, the Satin Series is available in two of our most popular models…..the 21 fret Vintage Style J basses and the 24 fret Modern basses. Both models are available in 4 and 5 string versions.

To keep the Satin Series affordable, we will not take any orders but will build a regular inventory for the “In-Stock” page of the website. The Satin Series will be sold direct only.

Specifications:
Chambered Ash body with maple fingerboards
Chambered Alder body with East Indian Rosewood fingerboards.
All necks contain graphite strips for even tonal response.
All finishes in solid colors with satin finish.
21 fret models feature Sadowsky humcancelling J-J pickups
24 fret models feature Sadowsky soapbar pickups
Sadowsky Preamp with Volume, Pan, Vintage Tone Control (VTC) with bypass switch, stacked Treble/Bass boost.
Hipshot Ultralite Tuners and Sadowsky Bridge, chrome hardware only.

Prices: 4 string Satin: $2900.00 w/case
5 string Satin: $2975.00w/case

@$2900 I'm definitely interested in trying one out.

 

[Chef]

yeah: that's cool news.

 

[Holdsg]

if these are using the satin finish by Pat Wilkins, they will be stunning, comfy, and fabulous

 

[lgrankin]

Can't wait to see more these. They look really nice!

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[sharpbass]

I wonder if that satin finish will be impermiable like Pat Wiliins' "road tested" finish or if it will soak up skin oils and become shiny in spots like F Bass and other companies satin finishes do. I don't mind the satin finish, although those first few colors don't do much for me, but I don't like the look of a bass with shiny spots on the arm contour and under the strings a few weeks after paying $3k for it.