Club Sadowsky!!!

[bucephylus]

Back of the neck on my 2010 P5 (CAR with Brazilian board). The spots are unusually visible compared to other boutiques I own/have owned, but this bass plays and sounds great so I just chalked 'em up to the nature of wood.

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I am NOT here to say that MMiller is wrong for returning the bass: his issue is different, and my decision should not impact his regardless. Props to Roger for a return policy that provides peace of mind when making such a significant purchase.

+1. Well said, Ken.

 

[Sadowsky]

Back of the neck on my 2010 P5 (CAR with Brazilian board). The spots are unusually visible compared to other boutiques I own/have owned, but this bass plays and sounds great so I just chalked 'em up to the nature of wood.

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In 2009 and in 2013, we were hit with all of our maple containing "Cambium Miner" or "flek". These are caused by an insect in the tree and the tree fills in the voids left by the insects, resulting in these blemishes. I literally had to dump a few thousand dollars of wood several times due to this. I went through every maple neck blank supplier I know, both in the US and Canada in search of cleaner maple. At the time, this was the best wood we could get.....fortunately, we have been "Cambium Miner" free for the last three years. Next up is the ash beetle, which is devastating ash throughout the US.

When grading lumber, this is NOT considered a defect. I then had to change my standard from top grade to "billiard grade" with my suppliers, with more than a 100% price increase.

Cambium miner's effect on lumber grade
Emerald ash borer - Wikipedia

 

[Spidey2112]

In 2009 and in 2013, we were hit with all of our maple containing "Cambium Miner" or "flek". These are caused by an insect in the tree and the tree fills in the voids left by the insects, resulting in these blemishes. I literally had to dump a few thousand dollars of wood several times due to this. I went through every maple neck blank supplier I know, both in the US and Canada in search of cleaner maple. At the time, this was the best wood we could get.....fortunately, we have been "Cambium Miner" free for the last three years. Next up is the ash beetle, which is devastating ash throughout the US.

When grading lumber, this is NOT considered a defect. I then had to change my standard from top grade to "billiard grade" with my suppliers, with more than a 100% price increase.

Cambium miner's effect on lumber grade
Emerald ash borer - Wikipedia

Well, Roger, I guess it's about as good a time as any, to break out a can of 'whoop ash'... Keep up the great work, btw...

 

[MMiller28]

I am upset that we disappointed you in any way.....you know we stand 100% behind everything we do. Please email Peter and we will make arrangements for the return of the bass.

Thank you, Roger. The bass is otherwise incredible.

 

[MMiller28]

Isn't that 'character'? Just shop added character, is all!!!

I am a hobbyist...I don't gig, and my gear never leaves the room it's in. My other three basses and Strat don't have a single scratch/dent/etc. on them. I don't do 'character'.

 

[Spidey2112]

I am a hobbyist...I don't gig, and my gear never leaves the room it's in. My other three basses and Strat don't have a single scratch/dent/etc. on them. I don't do 'character'.

I can relate... and my Venn diagram includes you, so logic dictates you are definitely a character... .

 

[Woodchuck]

I just picked up number M2103. I will post pics later.

 

[Spidey2112]

I just picked up number M2103. I will post pics later.

I got the yo-yo, you got the string...

The package is in the hen house, and Krushev wears pink panties...

Agent 009, over and under...

 

[Woodchuck]

Pic:

 

[kobass]

^^^^

Classic Sadowsky!

 

[Woodchuck]

Another pic. These are my basses photobombing my bike.

 

[gustobassman]

Another pic. These are my basses photobombing my bike.

Can't go wrong with either of those. The Sad looks killer.

 

[MikeBass]

Hi everyone!!
Remember me?

 

[burk48237]

Hi everyone!!
Remember me?

So when are you going to stop buy and let me check out your new Sadowsky?

 

[MikeBass]

Who said I'm getting a new Sadowsky???

 

[MikeBass]

 

[MikeBass]

Figured since I started this club.......

 

[Burwabit]

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That color scheme works

 

[kobass]

We knew you'd be back...

 

[kittywithabanjo]

There is a similar bass for sale in my neck of the woods.