That's exactly where I got mine, small world!
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That's exactly where I got mine, small world!
My experience only, and YMMV of course.
I have a _strong_ preference for the narrower width on a fiver; feels much more comfortable in first position. Haven't perceived any other big difference in the neck profile.
I haven't used the mid boost switch as much as I expected to, but it comes in handy sometimes when I need to shove the mids more forward in the mix. I have it set to a light boost at 500 with wide Q.
Got a question for all of you...
Wireless? Yay or nay?
If you said yay - what brand best transmits your Sadowsky signal? Asking for a friend who moves around onstage a lot and is tired of tripping over cables.
Wireless? Yay or nay?
If you said yay - what brand best transmits your Sadowsky signal? Asking for a friend who moves around onstage a lot and is tired of tripping over cables.
IMHO nothing beats a good quality cable, but on tour I am forced to use a wireless. It's a Shure, not sure what model...it's provided by the sound company. It has an extremely hot signal, so I ask the tech to turn the signal down as far as it goes so it will be about the same strength as a cable. It also seems to slightly compress the sound. I'm getting ready to start a Christmas tour and will be sitting during the show, So the stage manager asked if I wanted a wireless or cable....I'll take a Cable please!
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COMPLETELY just my $0.019:
The 1 3/4” WL nut width is nice; but the overall neck taper related to the 19 mm spacing dominates the feel of the neck. I don’t care for that and have opted for an 18mm Fendowsky conversion for my 5 needs.
The mid boost circuit was unimportant to my gigs. I didn’t use it.
Meanwhile, my NYC 4 is one of the finest instruments I have ever been privileged to play. Awesome is an understatement. A vast understatement.
Funny, I've had a similar experience with my basses. Had to sell off my first Sadowsky to find my current custom build, and for a while all I had to play was my Mike Lull T5 and my German Warwick Star Bass II.
Picked up a used Sadowsky NYC 5 “as a fly bass” and it quickly became my #1 (trying to sell the Mike Lull as I came to the realization that 35” just kills my hands).
Line6 G30 has worked very well for me on any bass, including my 2 Sadowsky's.
- Nov 4, 2003
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My G50 has been crazy rock solid for 6-7 years now.
From some touring to slugging it out in local clubs.
- Nov 4, 2003
- 11,943
- 3,137
- Disclosures
- Endorsing artist- Suhr basses, PedalTrain, GHS, Ultimate Ears
Got a question for all of you...
Wireless? Yay or nay?
If you said yay - what brand best transmits your Sadowsky signal? Asking for a friend who moves around onstage a lot and is tired of tripping over cables.
I’ve had a lot of luck with my Shure GLXD (the one that’s in a stompbox pedal shape). I’m sure there probably is *some* loss of signal and tone simply due to the fact that I’m not playing through a high-quality cable but for my needs (running around onstage a lot) the form factor of the Shure GLXD, the pretty-much-like-a-cable tone and ease of use have won me over.
That all said...I ALWAYS keep a couple of 15 foot 1/4” cables in my pedalboard bag/case or in my amp case. Because of Murphy.
Joeykun
pronounced ジョーイくん
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I use the Shure GLXD16. Works flawlessly, great battery life and range. It’s on every stage with me and my Standard 4!
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I have the same wireless system. Amazed at how well it grabs the signal and is clear! Doesn’t break up too!
I have the same wireless system. Amazed at how well it grabs the signal and is clear! Doesn’t break up too!
I think the guitarist I just did a tour with had that one. It really got my attention. He had great tone every night.
Zero issues with the GLXD pedal! I actually have two...one for each pedalboard. The pedal has a really nice built-in tuner, and 16+ hour use before re-charging. I always bring a 1/4” TS cable just in case, but have never needed it. Highly recommend...Got a question for all of you...
Wireless? Yay or nay?
If you said yay - what brand best transmits your Sadowsky signal? Asking for a friend who moves around onstage a lot and is tired of tripping over cables.
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I use a Shure ULXS4 with the instrument battery pack transmitter (they also make them for wireless mic's). I admittedly have some brand loyalty for Shure due to their products always having been excellent for me (mics, wireless, etc... I use a Shure wireless for my in-ears, too). The ULXS4 is more expensive than the GLXD16's mentioned above and doesn't have the convenient tuner pedal receiver or rechargeable internal battery. It uses 9V batteries in the instrument pack (I use a fresh 9V alkaline for each show, use them up to zero at home, then recycle them at work). The reason I chose the ULXS4 is that I wanted UHF transmission, auto-frequency select, and, TBH, I wanted the same Shure stuff the sound guys I work with use a lot, knowing they would play okay together and not have issues. My system has been bulletproof tough and I've never had any dropouts at all. The sound is pretty high-fidelity, too - I can't tell any difference from cables FWIW by my ear, but I'm sure it's not 100% identical. I have played with a guitarist that used the GLXD16 mentioned above, and he loved his and never had any issues either. So another vote for Shure, for sure, LOL. Decide if you want rechargeable internal battery vs. 9V's, if you'd use the tuner, etc, and go with wherever that leads you. I couldn't live without wireless - I kick my cord out of the jack too much, and I find myself distracted by a dangling wire around my feet. Just my personal preference. Try wireless, it's amazingly freeing on stage!Got a question for all of you...
Wireless? Yay or nay?
If you said yay - what brand best transmits your Sadowsky signal? Asking for a friend who moves around onstage a lot and is tired of tripping over cables.
I called Roger about this. Right now you only have the laminated tops. When the day comes that figured ash is an option for the core, I'll be there to place an order. I think a figured maple top and figured ash back would be totally awesome.
I use the Shure GLXD16 as well. Works perfect. Battery lasts forever and built in tuner/mute.
I got a 2nd transmitter for another bass for quick switching at shows.
I also got upgraded custom cables w/ right-angle plugs for the transmitters.
I got a 2nd transmitter for another bass for quick switching at shows.
I also got upgraded custom cables w/ right-angle plugs for the transmitters.
Cool pedal board. What is that?
I love the clean look with all the cables tucked away.
I'm wondering why you have a polytune2 on your board when you have a Shure GLXD16 (which has an onboard tuner)?
The reason I'm questioning is because I've noticed some discrepancies between my Shure GLXD16 and my Sonic Research ST-200.
