Club Sadowsky!!!

[Sadowsky]

Okay, so don't chase me out of this club....

There is a lot (A LOT!) of love on this thread for these Sadowsky basses... so much so that I think I'm interested in one!

So, to all you owners and players is the Metro line a good place to start ones' Sadowsky ownership or would it be more advantageous to jump into the deep end for the custom NYC? And, no, I haven't read through all of the above posts to find an answer from others way ahead of me on this.

Also, I'm in the Atlanta area and If there are any owners willing to let me 'test drive' their beloved Sadowsky to help me decide on which path to take before I buy, that would very much be appreciated!!

Ask around....There are plenty of Sadowsky owners in the Atlanta area.

 

[MattB88]

So, MattB88, are your upper 8 weight basses 4 or 5 stringers and Rosewood or Maple?

Both 5 string maples

 

[Nightman]

Ask around....There are plenty of Sadowsky owners in the Atlanta area.

I'm waiting on one to surface!! I hope one does before I jump feet first.

 

[SethD]

Also, I'm in the Atlanta area and If there are any owners willing to let me 'test drive' their beloved Sadowsky to help me decide on which path to take before I buy, that would very much be appreciated!!

I played an MV4 at Atlanta Discount Music a few weeks ago. Believe they had an alder/rosewood 5-string in stock as well.

FWIW, I've owned two Japanese Sadowsky basses that were under 9 pounds.

 

[MattB88]

I'm waiting on one to surface!! I hope one does before I jump feet first.

If you're ever in Nashville you're welcome to check mine out. One 21 fret Jazz and a 24 fret modern.

 

[BassmusM6674]

I'm waiting on one to surface!! I hope one does before I jump feet first.

I think Roger has a Metro dealer in Atlanta.
Edit:
I see post above stating just that..

 

[Nightman]

Right, you just got the 24 fret modern!

 

[Nightman]

I played an MV4 at Atlanta Discount Music a few weeks ago. Believe they had an alder/rosewood 5-string in stock as well.

FWIW, I've owned two Japanese Sadowsky basses that were under 9 pounds.

I'll have to go there and check it out, but I only play 5'ers. Maybe I'll give them a call first.

Thanks!

 

[Nightman]

Right, Atlanta Discount Music. I'm going to call them tomorrow and see what they have in the Metro 5'er.

I might be able to swing a deal with them for my Spector.

Thanks for the info!!

Maybe soon I'll be asking for a club number!!

 

[MMiller28]

So, MattB88, are your upper 8 weight basses 4 or 5 stringers and Rosewood or Maple?

Fretboard wood has basically no effect on weight...

 

[nostatic]

Fretboard wood has basically no effect on weight...

but has a significant effect on tone IME.

 

[pnchad]

learn to love figured ebony

 

[nostatic]

I actually prefer it to jet-fokking-black ebony...

 

[pnchad]

oh, I do too but I do have some incredible pitch black examples

 

[bass12]

Right, Atlanta Discount Music. I'm going to call them tomorrow and see what they have in the Metro 5'er.

I might be able to swing a deal with them for my Spector.

Thanks for the info!!

Maybe soon I'll be asking for a club number!!

Tully Kennedy has a Tokyo Jazz in the classifieds right now and he's in Tennessee.

 

[JonKim]

I owned several metro 5 strings under 8.5lbs. One of them were right around 8.1lbs and had a 4 string under 8lbs!

There's actually a metro 5 string will lee for sale in the classifieds (I was the first owner) but it weighs 8.3lbs and he's selling it for around $2500. If you can't find it here he's defiantly on reverb as well.

On the side note, I have a NYC satin 5 string alder/rosewood coming to me next week!! Can't wait to try out my first NYC!

 

[Nightman]

Tully Kennedy has a Tokyo Jazz in the classifieds right now and he's in Tennessee.

That's the TB'er who wants to trade his Cherry Sadowsky for a different color one. Did he ever post any pictures?

 

[Ewo]

That's the TB'er who wants to trade his red Sadowsky for a different color one. Did he ever post any pictures?

I've got a really nice Metro RV5 up for grabs. Link is in my sig. If you want it, talk to me (start a convo).

It's an excellent bass. The only reason I'm letting it go is that I've got an NYC build in the works.

 

[bass12]

That's the TB'er who wants to trade his red Sadowsky for a different color one. Did he ever post any pictures?

There's a photo, but the bass is black with (I'm assuming) a morado board.

 

[bucephylus]

Weight is a concern, being the reason my Spector USA NS5XL (avatar) is for sale.
Are the Metro 5'ers in the upper 9 lbs or heavier?

I just traded for a Metro RV5-WL. The Cherry. If you look back a couple pages, you will see pics. Weighed it yesterday. 8 lbs 14 oz.