Club Sadowsky!!!

[nemo]

Has anyone tried mixing an SC and an HC ...maybe makes for a happy medium (though I suppose with an always present SC hum)?

SCs have stronger output, this could cause some unbalance.

 

[Joelc73]

Plus constant 60 cycle hum from a lone SC...

 

[StayLow]

Plus constant 60 cycle hum from a lone SC...

I'd noted this, however it'd be about the same as a P/J ... no?

 

[Luckydog]

FB has a Sadowsky Owners Club, and someone posted a thread about Dave Hope playing a Sadowsky. I assume it is in his praise band in Florida. Anyone know if it is his bass, and what model it is?

 

[Bassdudeman]

I'd noted this, however it'd be about the same as a P/J ... no?

Sadowsky uses a HC for the J in a PJ config, not a SC

 

[MAJOR METAL]

You're ready for a St. Patrick's Day gig! (I've yet to own a green bass, but I'd like one.)

I'm ready year round, all 8 of my basses are green!

 

[geowis]

View attachment 3341548 FB has a Sadowsky Owners Club, and someone posted a thread about Dave Hope playing a Sadowsky. I assume it is in his praise band in Florida. Anyone know if it is his bass, and what model it is?

My best guess it it’s a NYC Satin series as my Satin is the same color, but with a maple board.

 

[StayLow]

Sadowsky uses a HC for the J in a PJ config, not a SC

Thanks. I meant a typical P/J, which IME typically has a regular SC J at the bridge, not Sadowsky per se.

What a jargony sentence!

 

[Bassdudeman]

Thanks. I meant a typical P/J, which IME typically has a regular SC J at the bridge, not Sadowsky per se.

What a jargony sentence!

LOL, yes it is jargony!

IMHO a single coil without it's counterpart single coil is going to have 60 cycle hum....Even with the P and the J at equal volume.

That's why a typical single coil J does not hum when both pickups are equal volume, they kind of form one big humbucker...take away half of that circuit (pickup) and you have 60 cycle hum.

FWIW, the Sadowsky Nordstrands are the quietest singles I've ever heard, but IMO they do not sound like a typical SC j pickup, but I heard they re-engineered the Norstrands to sound more like original Js?

 

[StayLow]

I think mine's a 2006. It's about 7.5 lbs, 5-string. A surprise every time I pick it up.

Even with the downsized body, I imagine more than "light" chambering would be required to make it so light.

The above was in response to someone's previous assertion that there was more chambering done to bodies 2008 and later than there was during the 2001-2008 period.

Just checked and mine's a 2004 or earlier. NYC. Lightest 5 string I've ever held, and I've got pleny to comapre it to. 4's too.

If the body were any lighter, it'd be neck-divin'. As-is it settles to around horizontal, though a strap with any grip on the shoulder will mitigate that ...since it's so light.

Just a data point.

 

[Luckydog]

My best guess it it’s a NYC Satin series as my Satin is the same color, but with a maple board.

Yeah, was wondering if jazz, P, PJ or something else. He was a noted P player. Maybe its not even his bass.

 

[MAJOR METAL]

Just from my personal aesthetic, I can't say I like how roasting turns maple so dark, but man, I just saw this figured maple neck that is lighter in color and I think it's the best looking roasted neck I've ever seen!

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[kevk]

Spectacular WL bass above! Ime, pic lighting affects roasted maple significantly...my 5-24 FL:

Indoor, no lighting or near a window...

Indoor, with some lighting...

Outside, overcast day...

Edit/add: I’ve never seen (or taken) a pic that really showcases the awesome “3D” depth of roasted flamed or birdseye maple...every roasted one I’ve seen up close, exhibited such incredible “depth” in the wood.

 

[burk48237]

Well, I must saying I'm growing to love this Will Lee MV5. It is an honest 8.1 pounds as advertised by the great TB seller. I didn't find any issues adjusting to the slightly thinner string spacing at the nut, and the next contour is great. While I still find the WL4 necks to be a bit on the small side, the 5er works great. The one thing I did find is that the SC's more open and they a touch brighter. I loved Stainless rounds on my Metro MV5 with HC pickups but I tried them on the MV5 and the bass seemed to be almost too modern. I ran into Kern Brantley and he handed me a couple of sets of Daddario Nickels and it was problem solved. It KILLS with nickels. Definitely, it's a keeper for sure. I've had two NYC's now including an MS5 with SC's and 3 other metros and this may be the best of the group.

 

[craigb43]

Back in: I've been looking for an HPJ for a while and an ex-demo came up in Germany a few weeks ago - everything I hoped it would be, great to have a Sadowsky again (my third but I think this one isn't going anywhere...). Put some TI Flats on it (nice contrast to the Labella's on my LB100)

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How do you like that Demeter head ?

 

[Embra]

How do you like that Demeter head ?

Love it. I've had it for quite a while now (bought in Sep 2014) and I've had zero desire to replace it. It's very clean but you can push the preamp tubes with a boost pedal (and sounds glorious); the EQ doesn't offer a huge range but it's all useful and plenty for me. Great combo with the barefaced and tonnes of volume on tap.

 

[Sadowsky]

My 2c on pickguards ... I find it odd, especially on expensive high-end instruments, that the pickguard is affixed before selling. Unless it's covering up a route of course.

Respectfully suggest taking pics of it on, if that's what sells most, but leave it up to the eventual buyer if they want it attached. Can't stand them myself, even if there's a control plate.

When we build a bass, the depth of the neck pocket is very different if it is being built with a pickguard or without. We deepen the neck pocket on "standard style" builds (no pickguard) so that the distance from the bottom of the G string to the top of the body is the same as one with a pickguard. If you remove the pickguard on a vintage style bass, that space increases to the point where players who like to pop the G string may find their finger going too far under the strings. Likewise, if you add a pickguard to a standard style bass, you may find that space to be too tight. Of course, if you order a NYC Custom Built, we can accommodate any of your preferences.

 

[phillipkregg]

The more I learn about Sadowsky's manufacturing process, the more I realize how easy it is to overlook all the thought that goes into building an instrument.

All the best bass builders are doing stuff that most people don't even think about, but when it all comes together it makes a huge difference in the playability of the instrument.

 

[Spidey2112]

Of course, if you order a NYC Custom Built, we can accommodate any of your preferences.

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[Spidey2112]

The height/depth differential, with or without pickguard...

... such a simple concept, but I bet it's taken for granted, or ignored altogether by more than want to admit it...

... fool me once, shame on me... fool me twice, and I'll have what she's having.

 

[deepestend]

The more I learn about Sadowsky's manufacturing process, the more I realize how easy it is to overlook all the thought that goes into building an instrument.

All the best bass builders are doing stuff that most people don't even think about, but when it all comes together it makes a huge difference in the playability of the instrument.

Exactly this... there are many, many little refinements that most people don't realize are incorporated into the design.