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I second the Bass San Diego recommendation. They sold me my first Metro, an ash/maple UV70, a number of years ago, with a 7 (or 10?) day return policy if I wasn’t fully satisfied with it.
When I pulled the bass out the case it was set up perfectly and *almost* still in tune. I knew in less than 20 seconds that this bass was NEVER getting sent back. Good people. Great basses.
Just checked their site and once I hear back from the place in Japan, if they refund my money I’m gonna check them out!
Congratulations! The rest of your collection is now in danger. 
LOL! I took a trip to Bass Club Chicago, played my first Sadowsky, and that was it! The sound that I had in my head! Once I got this bass and played it for the first time in church, I couldn't imagine having any other bass but a Sadowsky to play!Congratulations! The rest of your collection is now in danger.
I’m going to try some pressure wounds on my Sadowsky. I have resisted going to full flats just because I have a Pbass with flats already, but it’s always fun to try different stuff.
Not sure who has tried the PW’s on a Sadowsky Pbass, but I think it could be a really nice match. The bass is inherently bright when active, so I play with the tone rolled back a lot and love it. But rolling back rotosounds on a Fender J are a different beast than an active Sadowsky.
I can say that the Rotos are a nice fit for this bass. But I usually like to try out a few types of strings before I settle on something.
Should add, this is a killer Sadowsky J with flats tone. Definitely is inspiring.
Not sure who has tried the PW’s on a Sadowsky Pbass, but I think it could be a really nice match. The bass is inherently bright when active, so I play with the tone rolled back a lot and love it. But rolling back rotosounds on a Fender J are a different beast than an active Sadowsky.
I can say that the Rotos are a nice fit for this bass. But I usually like to try out a few types of strings before I settle on something.
Should add, this is a killer Sadowsky J with flats tone. Definitely is inspiring.
@groovin_bassman , is your bass Sherwood Green? If so, my NYC is its twin. Enjoy!
Why, yes it is! I love the color! My band mates call it "Robin Hood" lol
Ok so apparently they sent the bass out, and there was miscommunication on this.I was given a tracking number which when I entered did not even exist...Now I know from shipping things that the first 24 hours sometimes it’s hit or miss with tracking numbers, but why lie? And tell me it went out a few days ago...I’m starting to worry I may have been scammed 
Patience. Ishibashi is one of the largest music retailers in Japan. They do everything by the book. Occasional language barrier but never a lapse of professionalism IME/IMO. I have bought several basses from them. Please post pics when your bass arrives.Ok so apparently they sent the bass out, and there was miscommunication on this.I was given a tracking number which when I entered did not even exist...Now I know from shipping things that the first 24 hours sometimes it’s hit or miss with tracking numbers, but why lie? And tell me it went out a few days ago...I’m starting to worry I may have been scammed
I’ll keep watch, for the bass and I will def post pictures. It’s my first Sadowsky and I’m kinda looking at my other basses like red headed stepchildren already.
That will happen. The only non-Skadooskie's I allow in my place:
* My upright bass
* My Baby Bass knock-off
* My MTD 634, and in that case, only because I dumped a Sadowsky Preamp in there.
Bingo! After I got my NYC Satin 4-21, I bought a used Metro P-J and kept only my Lakland 44-64 Custom P, upgraded with a Delano pickup and strung with Sadowsky strings. I sold all my other basses. If I see a Metro P I will be powerless to resist... !
Well the basses I have aren’t bad.
1-Geddy Lee MIJ
2-Geddy Lee MIM
3-Fender Jaguar MIJ
4-Fender Jazz stock
5-Gibson Thunderbird
So they are all good basses
1-Geddy Lee MIJ
2-Geddy Lee MIM
3-Fender Jaguar MIJ
4-Fender Jazz stock
5-Gibson Thunderbird
So they are all good basses
Joeykun
pronounced ジョーイくん
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^^^ I would sell the whole bunch and order a NYC. Just saying......
Lol, I play in 3 bands and having a main and a backup is necessary. One band is standard tuning one band is Drop C and one band is C#.
I caved and put a spare set of Chromes on my Sadowsky P/J. Holy cow, what a great combo the flats are with this bass. The thing is these Chromes are the thicker gauge .45s and I prefer the .40s. The .45s feel like cables and pull a little on the neck so the action gets a little higher. I have not adjusted the truss rod simply because I think I want to get a set of lighter gauge flats, and Roger set this bass up so well that I don't even want to mess with it..lol.
Cool thing about the flats is I can open up the VTC more now. I can use a little of that onboard EQ as well. The tone is unreal, and I can get right where Mike Kelley is in that video I posted, since he is using the back pickup on his Will Lee.
Anyway, my question - I love Chromes a lot. They have so much clarity for a flat. I like to play all over the neck and I solo as well. The Chromes don't thud out and die. They give me more up top on the high notes and they are a modern flat. The Sadowsky makes flats come to life a lot more than I expected too. My AVRI Pbass has an amazing sound, but it is still more old school and doesn't do what the Sadowsky does with flats. Having both options is truly an amazing thing for me. What I really wanted to do was get a set of Sadowsky flats. The .40 to .100 gauge sounds like a nice tension for me. But I saw the strings changed and there is only one option available - the revamped Blues.
How do these new versions compare to Chromes? Do they get a modern sound? Honestly, if you listen to the clip I posted above, I love that sound. I'd like to try something besides Chromes, just because they have been all that I have used for so long and I'm open to seeing if anything else can do what they can.
Any feedback on the new sadowsky flats is appreciated. They are pretty pricey, so it's worth asking before buying.
Cool thing about the flats is I can open up the VTC more now. I can use a little of that onboard EQ as well. The tone is unreal, and I can get right where Mike Kelley is in that video I posted, since he is using the back pickup on his Will Lee.
Anyway, my question - I love Chromes a lot. They have so much clarity for a flat. I like to play all over the neck and I solo as well. The Chromes don't thud out and die. They give me more up top on the high notes and they are a modern flat. The Sadowsky makes flats come to life a lot more than I expected too. My AVRI Pbass has an amazing sound, but it is still more old school and doesn't do what the Sadowsky does with flats. Having both options is truly an amazing thing for me. What I really wanted to do was get a set of Sadowsky flats. The .40 to .100 gauge sounds like a nice tension for me. But I saw the strings changed and there is only one option available - the revamped Blues.
How do these new versions compare to Chromes? Do they get a modern sound? Honestly, if you listen to the clip I posted above, I love that sound. I'd like to try something besides Chromes, just because they have been all that I have used for so long and I'm open to seeing if anything else can do what they can.
Any feedback on the new sadowsky flats is appreciated. They are pretty pricey, so it's worth asking before buying.
I really like the new Sadowsky Blue Flats but I didn't have experience with them before the change. Great string that keeps getting better in my opinion.
