Doug Parent
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By the way Roger this MIJ MetroExpress instrument I bought has just impeccable fretwork, I'm just floored at the value of this bass. Looking forward to the reviews coming soon on the Sadowsky/Warwick basses.
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By the way Roger this MIJ MetroExpress instrument I bought has just impeccable fretwork, I'm just floored at the value of this bass. Looking forward to the reviews coming soon on the Sadowsky/Warwick basses.
Wait, what? You can get a Warwick adjustable nut on a Sadowsky now? I really like the brass adjustable nut.
I’m beyond impressed as well, I can’t believe the quality of sound and playability and just a ridiculous value
FWIW, I've met and dealt with a lot of people at Warwick, all the way up to Hans himself, owned a bunch of their instruments over the years, and honestly, I have no complaints. Their designs are not my personal thing, but I hold the company, their craftsmanship, and their rich/deep lineage in the luthier business in pretty high regard. I feel they're definitely capable of representing Roger's standards, but you can't expect them to not have any input or influence at all on the ones they produce.
Personally, I feel fortunate I'm able to continue to deal with Roger directly, but for those who don't have that ability, I still feel confident to recommend the Warwick built versions. Just give it some time, let them roll some batches out, they'll be worthy. Trust me.
Personally, I feel fortunate I'm able to continue to deal with Roger directly, but for those who don't have that ability, I still feel confident to recommend the Warwick built versions. Just give it some time, let them roll some batches out, they'll be worthy. Trust me.
The last discussions about the Warwick Sadowsky production were so interesting to read.
Personally I owned a Warwick before, a Fortress One, back in the early 2000, when entry level productions belonged only to fewest companies and it was a fun bass even if I really don't like wenge woods and tight strings spacing.
Than when I bought my Sadowsky in an excellent demo conditions, (there was still Italian Lira
, the world changed, it was 2002 and probably the bass was manufactured couple of years ago not sure about it (Roger it would be great know a bit about #3204 
) anyway, back than, the strings spacing, the weight, the tone were outstanding, the clarity and the punchy Low B especially for players as me that loves extremely low action is unique, rare to find, even today on other boutique basses.
Years ago, I confess, I wasn't sure about the quality on the first metro productions, but when a student came with a metro one, I was impressed for the quality of the bass, a little brother with no differences in terms of tone and playability.
Recently I also had the chance to play a Streamer Stage, a boutique one, rare with 19" spacing, and even if the bass was beautiful and excellent made, I definitely won't spend that money, today, not with so many options available.
Not talking about a customer services, everyone has a different story; the point is that in my opinion, Warwick is only a "machine" that now will build, following different directions, nothing more.
It's just like buy a Mercedes in the states, they are manufactured in Brazil, but have the same pro e con of the European production
So as Caesar said, The die has been cast, it's time to test some of these new European productions and see how they are.
Cheers. Enrico
Personally I owned a Warwick before, a Fortress One, back in the early 2000, when entry level productions belonged only to fewest companies and it was a fun bass even if I really don't like wenge woods and tight strings spacing.
Than when I bought my Sadowsky in an excellent demo conditions, (there was still Italian Lira
, the world changed, it was 2002 and probably the bass was manufactured couple of years ago not sure about it (Roger it would be great know a bit about #3204 ) anyway, back than, the strings spacing, the weight, the tone were outstanding, the clarity and the punchy Low B especially for players as me that loves extremely low action is unique, rare to find, even today on other boutique basses.Years ago, I confess, I wasn't sure about the quality on the first metro productions, but when a student came with a metro one, I was impressed for the quality of the bass, a little brother with no differences in terms of tone and playability.
Recently I also had the chance to play a Streamer Stage, a boutique one, rare with 19" spacing, and even if the bass was beautiful and excellent made, I definitely won't spend that money, today, not with so many options available.
Not talking about a customer services, everyone has a different story; the point is that in my opinion, Warwick is only a "machine" that now will build, following different directions, nothing more.
It's just like buy a Mercedes in the states, they are manufactured in Brazil, but have the same pro e con of the European production
So as Caesar said, The die has been cast, it's time to test some of these new European productions and see how they are
. Cheers. Enrico
I found customer service really good from Warwick. They (including Hans Peter Wilfer himself) helped me when needed, answered all my questions and I even got a little present with my new Sadowsky bass, 2 sets of strings, pair of extra security locks, good job.
I'm very curious about this as well. I've never played Sadowsky flats either.
TimothyGroovy
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- Aug 3, 2000
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I received infomation from Warwick about the Just-a-nut on the German made production and also they will be able to purchase as an accessory for your sadowsky basses without just-a-nut or any J/P style basses that you wanna mod. I actually looking forward to all of the new features.
I received infomation from Warwick about the Just-a-nut on the German made production and also they will be able to purchase as an accessory for your sadowsky basses without just-a-nut or any J/P style basses that you wanna mod. I actually looking forward to all of the new features.
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TimothyGroovy
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Well, that was the exact opposite of what I experienced. Glad they’ve gotten their act together.
Yeah, their norm is synthetics these days. The brass ones were in the past, though they may still be on some instruments and/or as options. Dunno.
I don't agree with that. I think the adjustanut is an example of how they will actually have some influence on design.
IMHO
i'm not gonna' lie, the geek in me thinks that's pretty cool, but i still want a normal nut.
that said, this design is much better than the last AaN III (II?) I had, where the graphtech had holders on the "ends", which were the parts that would snap off.
You are clearly not a fisherman.
Dunno. He's 'snagged' me a few times now. He's been 'chumming the waters' here on Talkbass, and as soon as I got that balleyhoo in my barracuda mouth, there was just nothing else that would do.
It's a very cool concept. That said, "less is more" and with the additional pieces in this design, I would wonder how it would affect sustain, tone, and reliability. However, I could see the Just-A-Nut III as a great tool for players and luthiers to dial in an instrument for the individual, after which a one-piece nut based on the Just-A-Nut III specs would be installed. Just a thought...
