Club Sadowsky!!!

[Sadowsky]

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.

Awesome video! Just shared it on Facebook!

 

[Sadowsky]

Someone in another thread believes Metros have a nitro finish in the neck and body.
I don’t think so...
Anyone confirm/disprove this?
@Sadowsky

Metros have polyester on the body and flat nitro on the neck...just like NYC basses!

 

[Sadowsky]

I really love the strings that came stock on my new Metro from Japan. Are those the Nickle version of the Blue Label?

Blue Label Stainless 45's.

 

[Sadowsky]

Hi Everyone.....just caught up on about 10 pages of posts here! Thank you all for your kind words and I especially appreciate the great comments on our redesigned flat wound strings. I love the community we have both here and on the Sadowsky Bass Owners page on Facebook!

Roger

 

[kev451]

Actual round dots inlaid into the fingerboard! Roger

Omg not gonna lie...I’m totally fan boying right now. Thank you so much for answering my question. I’ve watched all he videos on YouTube and am planning on taking a visit to the store very soon.

 

[kevk]

..........Why are P basses so rare in the Sadowsky world? Me want!..........

We make plenty of P's and PJ's!
Roger

FYI—There was a similar question posed awhile back, with responding pics of some awesome Sadowsky P and PJ’s, beginning around thread page 2255...

 

[kev451]

Ishibashi is very reputable. There are many sellers on eBay where the listing says "from Japan". They steal photos from my authorized dealers' websites and list the bass for a higher price. If it sells, they then go to the store and buy it and then ship to the customer who bought it from them. Please purchase new instruments from me or my authorized dealers.

Yes after researching I found they are a great Store with a a great rep. The bass wa shipped and arrived into NYC on the 6th but it’s been there since. So I’m chomping at the bit to get that notification that it’s on it’s way to me.

 

[SadowskySteve]

Just finished by dinner gig tonight. I am actually starting to get use to fellow musicians and bass players coming up and complimenting on my sound and playing. I'm an ok player. My Sadowsky just brings out the best in me. Thank you Roger.

 

[MAJOR METAL]

Is anyone else rocking a Vintage 24fret 5 string? I haven't seen many here. That's my current build in the shop.

 

[Hounddog]

FYI—There was a similar question posed awhile back, with responding pics of some awesome Sadowsky P and PJ’s, beginning around thread page 2255...

Here is mine

 

[kev451]

Here is mineView attachment 3111160

Question the pearloid pickguard did you get that from Sadowsky or was that custom ?

 

[Spidey2112]

On a side note... I had no idea we were allowed to use the phrase 'futzing around' on this forum...

Are you kidding me? At work, I'm known as Major Futzer, and my cohort in perceived diligence is Lieutenant Doolittle...

... our motto is why do something now, when you can wait until your day off for someone else to handle the matter?

(j/k)...

 

[deepestend]

If I had known that using the term "futz" in a description of flatwound strings would create three pages of chatter.... I would have used it along time ago!

 

[Spidey2112]

If I had known that using the term "futz" in a description of flatwound strings would create three pages of chatter.... I would have used it along time ago!

I'd copyright the name, Flatwound Futzers, for a potential future band name.

 

[Spidey2112]

Omg not gonna lie...I’m totally fan boying right now. Thank you so much for answering my question. I’ve watched all he videos on YouTube and am planning on taking a visit to the store very soon.

Thanks for serving, Kev!

 

[Sadowsky]

I'd copyright the name, Flatwound Futzers, for a potential future band name.

Looks like at least 4 pages on FUTZ!

 

[Spidey2112]

That's it... I'm calling Jerry... picture this...

... a Seinfeld reunion, the show focusing solely on... futz...

... of course, George will be a huge player, in this episode.

 

[Hounddog]

Question the pearloid pickguard did you get that from Sadowsky or was that custom ?

I didn't buy them from Sadowsky because I wanted to experiment with aging them and was afraid I would ruin them. The tolerances this company uses is not up to spec with Sadowsky tolerences. They were cheap but you get what you pay for. In fact the one on the J makes me mad every time I look at it because it doesn't fit the control plate perfectly. So if you like things to fit perfectly buy from Sadowsky. They came as "aged pearloid" but I scuffed them by going up and down only with a piece of 0000 steel wool, threw them in a metal sheet pan, poured a pot of coffee on them with a half of a container of turmeric. Let them set for 24 hrs and they came out great. The one on the P was darker so I soaked the one on the J a day longer and it got a little more yellowed than the one on the P but I am happy with the color and it looks great onstage. My only regret is that I should have spent the extra cash to buy them from Sadowsky because the less than perfect fit drives me crazy.

 

[NOLA Bass]

Hey Roger, have you guys ever thought about a 35” scale 4 string. I’m now playing in a country band and finding I could use a low B but happily give up the G!

 

[kev451]

So I was able to sneak away from work today for a few hours and visit the Sadowsky shop. And I’m still fam Boying out right now. I tried a few of the basses. And will be contacting them to have one made...Everyone was SUPER friendly and helpful.

Down to asking if I wanted water or coffee. Believe me if i knew The wife wouldn’t kill me I would have walked out with a bass today. But they are sooo helpful with answering questions. And y’all ready for this...

I got to meet the man himself Roger. We spoke for a few minutes about the bass I ordered from Japan and he reassured me on the info. Best part is got to take a pic with the man himself.

It’s def the highlight of my summer. I will be going back soon. They are a true class act in a time when that concept is completely lost. You guys ROCK. Ok I’ll get off my soapbox now.

Carry on.