It is ash body, flamed maple top with maple fingerboard. 24 fret modern. Cherry burst color.
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It is ash body, flamed maple top with maple fingerboard. 24 fret modern. Cherry burst color.
Simple. Fender builds WAY more instruments than Sadowsky NYC, Metro, and Metro Express combined. There's no practical way to go through each piece of wood used for that many instruments.
I did have a Custom Shop Custom Classic Jazz Bass that was just over 8 pounds with an ash body. Maybe the lightest Fender I’ve seen. A lot of Custom Shops are over the 9 pound range. They could take some time, for the price, to pick a light body blank if that’s what the customer wants.
From the custom shop I'm sure they would select a light weight piece of wood if the customer requested. They'd probably even chamber it if the customer paid for it. But also understand that not everybody is looking for a sub 8lbs bass. I'm not as I find that anything under 9lbs just doesn't produce the tone I prefer. I typically spec instruments to be around 9-9.5lbs, not over 10lbs.
What model are you looking at, typically the nut width seems to be as follows
Standard 4 = 1.5”
Will Lee. 4 = 1.45”
Standard 5 = 1.875”
Will lee 5 = 1.75”
But I’m sure that there are variations on custom basses based on ordered specs.
Standard 4 = 1.5”
Will Lee. 4 = 1.45”
Standard 5 = 1.875”
Will lee 5 = 1.75”
But I’m sure that there are variations on custom basses based on ordered specs.
I love the Sadowsky HC pickups, probably the best 5 string hum cancelling pickups I’ve ever used. But there’s something about a single coil that works for me. An immediacy in the tone, the midrange that cuts through and sits with the band mix, so good!
I have the Sadowsky Nordstrand made singles installed in my Metro UV70 5 string. Question, are the Nordstrand made SC pickups based on a 60s or 70s wind?
I have the Sadowsky Nordstrand made singles installed in my Metro UV70 5 string. Question, are the Nordstrand made SC pickups based on a 60s or 70s wind?
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My first entry for club Sadowsky. Its a Metro express and under 8 pounds. Its everything Roger said it would be.
"The quality of the instruments are Amazing!" - Roger Sadowsky Dec 2019
I've purchased 3 NYC basses since 2006 and communicated with Roger over that time as well as listened to a lot of what he's said/written.
I've always found his words to be very accurate so I'd have no doubts about the quality of the 'Warowskys' (sorry).
I was wondering about quality after reading a lot of the comments both here and on Facething but that one-liner should quell any doubts.
I went off Fender in 1965 . . .
I've purchased 3 NYC basses since 2006 and communicated with Roger over that time as well as listened to a lot of what he's said/written.
I've always found his words to be very accurate so I'd have no doubts about the quality of the 'Warowskys' (sorry).
I was wondering about quality after reading a lot of the comments both here and on Facething but that one-liner should quell any doubts.
I went off Fender in 1965 . . .
I like the HC's on my J5, clean and quiet which is what I like on the 5 for more modern playing.
Adore the SC's on my J4 tho' for the older stuff that was recorded on a 4.
Got ahead and assigned you a number...#554 for you, Robert and your sweet looking classic combo.
German Warwicks are VERY WELL built! They are very different instruments than Sadowsky but I have no doubt that they can pull off great Sadowsky instruments with their skills! one of my students had 5-string thumb bass that was one of the best instruments I have tried... too bad it was left handed!
I'll chime in on this Warwick-Sadowsky deal....
When I first started playing bass, I had a Warwick Rock Bass ($499, Korean made) and then later on a Corvette Pro-Line in Burgundy Red w/Gold hardware ($1200) and both were phenomenal basses. Very surprised I was at the Rock Bass and its level of craftsmanship at that price. My guitar instructor begged me to sell it to him...so I did. The Corvette was just amazing / stunning and a treat to play. Both.. I should have kept. I am thrilled with this new venture and I can hardly wait to see the new instruments at NAMM 2020!!
Well Done, Roger!
When I first started playing bass, I had a Warwick Rock Bass ($499, Korean made) and then later on a Corvette Pro-Line in Burgundy Red w/Gold hardware ($1200) and both were phenomenal basses. Very surprised I was at the Rock Bass and its level of craftsmanship at that price. My guitar instructor begged me to sell it to him...so I did. The Corvette was just amazing / stunning and a treat to play. Both.. I should have kept. I am thrilled with this new venture and I can hardly wait to see the new instruments at NAMM 2020!!
Well Done, Roger!
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I once owned a neck though Warwick Thumb 4 and that bass sang like no other. Loved it. But the tone was too aggressive for my needs so it moved on. But my experience with Warwick quality in that instrument was very good.
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