Club Sadowsky!!!

[Holdsg]

"No builder can possibly please everyone"

Agree.

But certain ones, like Roger, sure do excel in pleasing moi.

 

[MAJOR METAL]

For me, the Sadowsky 5 string bass was the first 5 string I felt immediately comfortable with. All the other 5ers I played before Sadowsky felt overly narrow and cramped, not to mention how poorly articulated the low Bs were. Without a doubt, the reason I keep coming back to Sadowsky for 5string basses are their necks. I really love the flatter neck profile and string spacing.

 

[gustobassman]

A little PSA for all of you. Using myself as the example.

This is Gusto.

Gusto loves Sadowsky basses.

Gusto just put a deposit on another build.

Gusto then asks wife if it's OK.

Gusto's wife said OK.

Gusto has no self control.

Don't be like Gusto.

 

[Ewo]

A little PSA for all of you. Using myself as the example.

A bedtime story with a happy ending. I like that kind...

 

[tombowlus]

I use the Link Removed on stage for my basses. My guitarist likes it too!

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How well do those little bungies grab hold? I have heard that on the Gator version, they don't stay secure as well as one would like.

Thanks, Tom.

 

[Joeykun]

How well do those little bungies grab hold? I have heard that on the Gator version, they don't stay secure as well as one would like.

Thanks, Tom.

Going on 9 years without an issue!

 

[ElMon]

Agreed: we're all having a discussion, no one's picking on anyone.

As I've stated a numerous times, there is no right or wrong string spacing, neck profile, etc -- it's nothing more than personal preference. As I also stated, I completely understand the business reasons why Music Man would not want to try to please the 19mm crowd. I don't feel marginalized by that. The only problem I had with EBMM is that they dangled that lame-ass, preposterously-limited offer of a 19mm Stingray and then declared that the alleged lack of response was proof that Music Man fivers have the correct string spacing and there wasn't any real demand for 19mm. ROFL. They got the result they wanted, IMO.

My ultimate conclusion is that no builder can possibly please everyone, especially with regards to necks and playability. These days there's lots of competition in the guitar industry, and profit margins are slim. Both Sadowsky and EBMM should continue to do what's best for their bottom line, which is what's best for their customer base. You want a slim-necked Sadowsky 5, while I wanted a wide-spaced Stingray 5... neither of us is being marginalized. Both companies are sticking with what they know will sell.

Consider this: if Music Man made a 19mm fiver, then without a doubt some would say "the spacing is an improvement but the neck profile is still the wrong shape and/or thickness". Or, "I wanted wider spacing at the bridge but not at the nut". See where I'm going?

I wish you best of luck: perhaps Roger will one day sell a fiver with your preferred bridge spacing, nut width, and neck profile. But it's rare to find companies that offer these options. At least Roger offers different nut widths and bridge spacing on his fivers, which is more than EBMM offers on theirs.

I think what you're saying here ... if you'll allow me to deliberately mis-read your statement for my own purposes ... is that Roger and Co. simply must release a P5 and an MM5 model, in the Satin/Metro Series, that have a PBody. I mean, it's only logical, and I'll go first.

 

[tombowlus]

Going on 9 years without an issue!

Thanks!

 

[jondiener]

I think what you're saying here ... if you'll allow me to deliberately mis-read your statement for my own purposes ... is that Roger and Co. simply must release a P5 and an MM5 model, in the Satin/Metro Series, that have a PBody. I mean, it's only logical, and I'll go first.

You are a wise man, @ElMon , for reading between the lines there.

I mean, a Satin/Metro P5 with a Super-P pickup?!? Yes, please.

 

[bucephylus]

Yeah, I see what you cats did here.

 

[ElMon]

I just hope Roger doesn't pull a Sterling Ball and says 'I need 100 orders paid in full by 2pm ... puke green with a Dire Straits Sticker lacquered into the finish ... or it's not happening.'

 

[quindecima]

My trip to the Sadowsky dealer today...…….

Sadowsky Basses Dirt Cheap inc.

Me.."Hi, I'm looking for a NYC Super 'P'"

Mgr. "You came to the right spot but we don't have any now"

me.. "how come"

Mgr.." I am not in a position to read Rogers mind so I can't tell you"

Me.. "can I give you a deposit?"

mgr. "sure, what have you got"

me.."this is my first born, he doesn't look strong but he can work 10,12 hours a day without much food"

mrg. "crap I got two of those already, let me ask my daughter"

Daughter.. "oh he's cute, I'll put him to work in the stock room"

mgr.."what else you got?"

me.."not much. my wife already is working a night job to help with this"

mgr.."where at?"

me.. "182nd and Avalon"

mrg.."I'll call you when it gets here, we could use some help in sales"

Me.." crap between eating, sleeping , practicing and gigs I don't have any extra time"

 

[Nomogram]

Here are a couple of photos from my band's gig at PrideFest here in Springfield, IL last Saturday. We were the middle band of three bands on the main stage, which was at one end of the PrideFest event (it spanned several city blocks), with the Illinois State Capitol building in the background. Photos by CB Media.

There were an estimated 20,000 people over the course of the day who attended Springfield Pridefest. We're not Chicago, we are a mid-sized city, so that's pretty incredible for us. It was an awesome, unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience playing that show.

The bass is my Lake Placid Blue Sadowsky Satin J-Bass. The best bass ever made.

The woman in the black dress next to me isn't in the band, she was the ASL sign language interpreter, which was cool and a first for me.

Happy Pride season to all who celebrate it!

 

[SadowskySteve]

Here are a couple of photos from my band's gig at PrideFest here in Springfield, IL last Saturday. We were the middle band of three bands on the main stage, which was at one end of the PrideFest event (it spanned several city blocks), with the Illinois State Capitol building in the background. Photos by CB Media.

There were an estimated 20,000 people over the course of the day who attended Springfield Pridefest. We're not Chicago, we are a mid-sized city, so that's pretty incredible for us. It was an awesome, unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience playing that show.

The bass is my Lake Placid Blue Sadowsky Satin J-Bass. The best bass ever made.

The woman in the black dress next to me isn't in the band, she was the ASL sign language interpreter, which was cool and a first for me.

Happy Pride season to all who celebrate it!

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Such a great colour (Canadian spelling!) choice with your Sadowsky. It really pops out in the pic and looks great. Awesome gig and pics!

 

[Mark Ambler]

Such a great colour (English spelling!) choice with your Sadowsky. It really pops out in the pic and looks great. Awesome gig and pics!

Fixed.

 

[MAJOR METAL]

Sadowsky Japan did another run of limited edition Metros this time with matching headstocks.
Check out this beauty: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

I have the highest regard for the quality Roger established in his shop in Tokyo. By no means are the Metros a lower quality instrument, they are impeccably made just like the NYC instruments. In fact, my main 5 string bass for the past year has been a Metro MV5 (greenburst) from the limited edition run of burst finishes that are not standard to the Metro line.

 

[mmbass21]

Sadowsky Japan did another run of limited edition Metros this time with matching headstocks.
Check out this beauty: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

I have the highest regard for the quality Roger established in his shop in Tokyo. By no means are the Metros a lower quality instrument, they are impeccably made just like the NYC instruments. In fact, my main 5 string bass for the past year has been a Metro MV5 (greenburst) from the limited edition run of burst finishes that are not standard to the Metro line.

That's gorgeous, I love matching headstocks on certain colors and that's one of them.

 

[deepestend]

Quick question for the group: I keep going back and forth between jazz basses with P/J and J/J pickups in them.

I’m doing some work on my place this summer and I’m going to have to put a lot of my gear in storage and just pick one good all around bass to keep out.

What would you pick as your solid all around Sadowsky?

 

[HeavyJazz]

Quick question for the group: I keep going back and forth between jazz basses with P/J and J/J pickups in them.

I’m doing some work on my place this summer and I’m going to have to put a lot of my gear in storage and just pick one good all around bass to keep out.

What would you pick as your solid all around Sadowsky?

For a 4, J/J
For a 5, P/J or WL J/J

 

[600 Ohms]

Sadowsky Japan did another run of limited edition Metros this time with matching headstocks.
Check out this beauty: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

I have the highest regard for the quality Roger established in his shop in Tokyo. By no means are the Metros a lower quality instrument, they are impeccably made just like the NYC instruments. In fact, my main 5 string bass for the past year has been a Metro MV5 (greenburst) from the limited edition run of burst finishes that are not standard to the Metro line.

Agreed. The work being done at Sadowsky Tokyo is amazing. My new Metro is also Dark Lake Placid Blue. It's got to be the most underrated color available. Add a tortoise pickguard and you're really styling.