Here's a rehersal track for our Christmas concert at church. I'm noddling a bit in the beginning. I helped with the arrangement. It's my MV5 thru a Darkglass Super Symettry into a Tech 21 Dug Pedal (flat) for a DI into a Behringer X32 board.
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Got the chance to spend some time with a ME 5-string, and man, what a great bass. Easily like it more than my old MV5, mostly due to the neck profile.
I also remember the preamp on the MV5 being overly “robust”; a little tweak seemed like too much...I wonder if there have been any changes because my new NYC seems more subtle too.
Anyway, the ME feels and sounds great. The only evidence of it being a “budget” Sadowsky are some slight “imperfections” in the neck wood (visual only) and the fit of the input jack. Otherwise, it really has me thinking that I could have gotten 2 of these for the price of my NYC Custom, and had some bourbon money left over.
I also remember the preamp on the MV5 being overly “robust”; a little tweak seemed like too much...I wonder if there have been any changes because my new NYC seems more subtle too.
Anyway, the ME feels and sounds great. The only evidence of it being a “budget” Sadowsky are some slight “imperfections” in the neck wood (visual only) and the fit of the input jack. Otherwise, it really has me thinking that I could have gotten 2 of these for the price of my NYC Custom, and had some bourbon money left over.
Joeykun
pronounced ジョーイくん
- Jun 22, 2007
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Does anyone know if the Hipshot Lic Tuners used on Sadowsky’s are 3/8 or 1/2? Need to get an HE6 D-Tuner for my Satin.
Joey when you find out please share your findings. I too would like to add the d-tuner to my deluxe Satin.
Hey @R&B, now that you've had the Teppei model for a few months, can you report back on how the preamp has been working for you?
Thanks for asking.
O.M.G.
I haven't touched the preamp settings or the setup one bit, because the thing simultaneously sizzles and thunders. Self-playing monster of a Jazz in sonic blue, with a sexy matching headstock and a dark rosewood board, is how I would characterize my Teppei model from Sadowsky TYO. What a find, at half of retail, in perfect condition and with plastic still on. (Typical "used" bass from Japan.) When I get a minute, I'll grab some pics in good light. I am not worthy. Love love love love love.Funny, I thought the incomparable Teppei might diminish the stature of my other two Metro Line basses. Nope, them dawgs still hunt just fine. Different flavors of awesome. Now, some of my other basses are getting a bit concerned however..
Cool! I'm glad you're enjoying the instrument. I was a bit skeptical about the hidden preamp, but it sounds like it works well.Thanks for asking.
O.M.G.
Funny, I thought the incomparable Teppei might diminish the stature of my other two Metro Line basses. Nope, them dawgs still hunt just fine. Different flavors of awesome. Now, some of my other basses are getting a bit concerned however..
deepestend
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I’m out till the 2nd. I’ll know by then.
From Sadowsky's site:
"The hardware is the same Hipshot licensed tuners and custom bridge that we use on our MetroLine Series."
This may help, too...
Measuring Hipshot Ultralights (3/8" vs. 1/2") | eBass
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deepestend
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From Lisa: Satins are always 1/2 as are 4 strings, 5 strings prior to 2012 or 13 are 3/8.
Joeykun
pronounced ジョーイくん
- Jun 22, 2007
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- Endorsing: LAKLAND SADOWSKY GENZLER DARKGLASS NORDSTRAND TEMPLEBOARD KIRLIN DRSTRINGS ACCESS
Thank you for the support
Did Santa bring anyone a Sadowsky this year? Mine arrives in April 
Did Santa bring anyone a Sadowsky this year? Mine arrives in April
Not me. I guess I was naughty.
You must have been VERY good this year...
