Club Sadowsky!!!

[ElMon]

They have less high mid to my ear

I'm hearing something like that. Maybe need to roll with less bass/more treble than I normally would. Such a versatile preamp in that regard.

Related ... when I need that 'Jaco tone' on my flats-strung PJ5, I leave the VTC wide open, dime the bridge pickup, and roll the treble all the way off. Did that by accident and oh yea ... it was good. Ditto on goosing the treble and backing off the VTC just slightly to get a slap tone that slices but doesn't shave any eyebrows off with excessive treble.

 

[KUETSUM]

I'm hearing something like that. Maybe need to roll with less bass/more treble than I normally would. Such a versatile preamp in that regard.

Related ... when I need that 'Jaco tone' on my flats-strung PJ5, I leave the VTC wide open, dime the bridge pickup, and roll the treble all the way off. Did that by accident and oh yea ... it was good. Ditto on goosing the treble and backing off the VTC just slightly to get a slap tone that slices but doesn't shave any eyebrows off with excessive treble.

I do it in a opposite way on my standard jazz
Roll off vTC to 5-10% left and turn the treble all the way up.

I dig how roasted neck look but prefer normal maple to pair with rosewood.

 

[Fuzzbass]

Since this is my first roasted-maple neck ... do these have a bit less hi-end zing than a typical maple neck?

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I absolutely love the feel.

A friend of mine owns at least 3 basses with roasted maple necks (neck and board). He firmly believes that the roasted ones have less attack/zing/presence (whatever) than non-roasted.

I've never owned a roasted maple neck (though I've been drooling over them for years), and didn't play his roasted basses enough to form a worthwhile opinion. But he builds boutique bass gear and has a much larger bass collection than I, so I trust his ears and his judgment.

 

[ElMon]

A friend of mine owns at least 3 basses with roasted maple necks (neck and board). He firmly believes that the roasted ones have less attack/zing/presence (whatever) than non-roasted.

I've never owned a roasted maple neck (though I've been drooling over them for years), and didn't play his roasted basses enough to form a worthwhile opinion. But he builds boutique bass gear and has a much larger bass collection than I, so I trust his ears and his judgment.

I was surprised. Slapped D'Addario Pro Steels on there, fired up the amp (AG700 and SL112 with tweeter up) and noticeably less 'zing'. It's something I can fix/deal with, but definitely was not expecting that. Backing off on the bass seems to emphasize that treble I'm missing. Only reason I like the 'have it but not need' zing of traditional maple is I like to leave roundwounds on my 'roundwound' bass for years. Gotta save money somehow towards my next trade/build.

 

[Fuzzbass]

I was surprised by his opinion, too. As much as I drool over the look of roasted maple, I love my 'zing' for rockin' bass tones so it gave me pause.

That said: he told me the less-zingy tone was fine, just different. And there are numerous ways to compensate so I decided it shouldn't bother me.

 

[KUETSUM]

I was surprised by his opinion, too. As much as I drool over the look of roasted maple, I love my 'zing' for rockin' bass tones so it gave me pause.

That said: he told me the less-zingy tone was fine, just different. And there are numerous ways to compensate so I decided it shouldn't bother me.

I tried to cut off 1/6 bass and bottom
Boost 1/4 mid and high on the sa200 to bring that back. It's close.

 

[Laklandfan]

I didn't notice any less or any more zing from a roasted neck EBMM I once owned. But I may not be the best reference. I can barely tell, not by much, the diff between maple, ebony, and rosewood. "rocks for ears"

One thing about roasted necks I do get...they sure purdy

Pleasing the eyes can help with pleasing the ears, ime. For example, there is a stunning 5-21 on the sadowsky site right now. It looks like it sounds amazing. . I’m hoping they put it on the 15% sale or something.

 

[GregC]

This could probably be said for all our gear

Also, there's quite a few new Metro Expresses on the Sadowsky site. That CAR 5er is super tempting...

Ah, a lot of MEs on the five string side, good sir. Only one four banger at the moment.

 

[Joebone]

I think there is a TB rule that says all trades and sales must occur at a distance of at least 1,000 miles. Preferably coast to coast.

Rumor has it that FedEx and UPS lobbied for that rule...

 

[Joebone]

A friend of mine owns at least 3 basses with roasted maple necks (neck and board). He firmly believes that the roasted ones have less attack/zing/presence (whatever) than non-roasted.

I've never owned a roasted maple neck (though I've been drooling over them for years), and didn't play his roasted basses enough to form a worthwhile opinion. But he builds boutique bass gear and has a much larger bass collection than I, so I trust his ears and his judgment.

Your friend is on to something. I've had a roasted neck (flame) Sadowsky for 5 months - there are other variables (amazon rosewood board, single cut/alder), but the attacks are not fast. OTOH, each note, particularly in the upper register, can blossom beautifully - it's a great axe on which to solo!

 

[therealting]

My 1960 Precision has a replacement neck, roasted flame maple with a Brazilian board. The attack is definitely duller than my 1964, but with flats it really gives a silky, pillowy bloom to the notes and a lovely sustain. Plus it’s absolutely stunningly gorgeous.

 

[kobass]

^^^^

Wow!

 

[HeavyJazz]

Wow, what a beautiful neck!

 

[burk48237]

I am hoping that swamp ash will be easier for me to get, without Fender buying up everything on the market!

Roger

Great news, Roger I couldn't afford to buy up every Maple Ash Sadowsky on the market right now, a Martin guitar just drained my budget.

But Ash/maple MV or MS 5 is THE tool in the quiver for me no doubt!

 

[Mark Hughes]

Here’s the latest lockdown collaboration with Hands Off. The Sadowsky records so well!

 

[therealting]

Snagged a soap-in-J-Position on a trade, and that's exactly what I'm getting out of it. It solves everything that was missing in the typical J-sound for me.

Anyone know what year Sadowsky started offering J position soapbars on the Moderns?

 

[Vic]

Here’s the latest lockdown collaboration with Hands Off. The Sadowsky records so well!

Damn, that kicks a whole lotta ass. I LOVE that song. Nice job!

 

[ElMon]

Anyone know what year Sadowsky started offering J position soapbars on the Moderns?

Seems like Bikeplate had a sweet white one with Nordstrand Big Singles circa 2006 or so. That's some hard-hitting, squint-my-eyes as I type to remember research.

 

[kobass]

Seems like Bikeplate had a sweet white one with Nordstrand Big Singles circa 2006 or so. That's some hard-hitting, squint-my-eyes as I type to remember research.

He was playing that bass when I went to see his band play in Boston. We had exchanged PMs here, but had never met. I went over to him after the first set (without introducing myself) and asked him why he wasn't playing a Fender.

Edit: That bass (and Rob) sounded incredible!

 

[Joeykun]

Rob also owned a black prototype of the Modern 4.