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Club Sadowsky!!!

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.
I use a Boss TU-3 tuner along w/ my GLXD16. I use it for powering my other few pedals & so I have both silent and unmuted tuning option.
 
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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.

I like the tighter nut width, but would normally prefer a narrower saddle spacing. Still getting used to that. And concerning the 22nd fret... I could do w/o it. Kind of eats space I'm used to playing in.

The mid boost I find useful in over resonant venues. It puts some warmth where there otherwise is none.
 
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Cool pedal board. What is that?
I love the clean look with all the cables tucked away.

It’s a Templeboard (Temple Audio)

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.

I use the Polytune as it is easier to see on a dark stage. It’s the limited edition one so it has bright white lights!
 
I’m on vacation with my wife in New York. I wanted to stop by the legendary Sadowsky shop today. I met Roger and felt I was in the presence of greatness.

I am pretty sure I’ll place an order sometime in the new year. The purpose of my trip was to test different Satin Series basses (Modern 5/24, Vintage 5/21, and the Verdine White PJ). I took some pictures in the bass showroom.

I also bought a T-shirt and a mug while I was there.
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2 of my wife’s sisters have been staying with us for 6 months. I informed her that I’m entitled to buy one bass for each month of their stay. This Sadowsky will be one of them!

Wow, you're a better man than I. 6 days with 2 of her sisters would be pure North Korean gulag hell let alone 6 months! You surely deserve a new Sadowsky. Check out the new black/blueburst 5 that just hit FB yesterday. Ouch

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I’m on vacation with my wife in New York. I wanted to stop by the legendary Sadowsky shop today. I met Roger and felt I was in the presence of greatness.

I am pretty sure I’ll place an order sometime in the new year. The purpose of my trip was to test different Satin Series basses (Modern 5/24, Vintage 5/21, and the Verdine White PJ). I took some pictures in the bass showroom.

I also bought a T-shirt and a mug while I was there.
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So, did you have a favorite?
What would you order?