Club Sadowsky!!!

[KaseOfBass]

Thanks for the info! Forget to say that my DJ5 had Nordstrand Split Coil Hum Canceling pickups with J-Retro Preamp! Great setup but just too heavy for me to enjoy anymore! I do tend to lean to a more modern sound and like you I don't mess with my settings much!

I completely missed that info about the DJ5 pickups and pre in your signature

I've always had the Lakland/Hanson singles in mine, but did try out an Audere in it briefly. It was a very musical preamp, but I found myself never using it and preferring the passive tone of the bass better. It doesn't find it's way out of the house much any more as I prefer my Sadowsky basses (the DJ5 is actually loaned to a friend at the moment).

I say scratch that Sadowsky itch if you're able.

 

[harleyboy]

I completely missed that info about the DJ5 pickups and pre in your signature

I've always had the Lakland/Hanson singles in mine, but did try out an Audere in it briefly. It was a very musical preamp, but I found myself never using it and preferring the passive tone of the bass better. It doesn't find it's way out of the house much any more as I prefer my Sadowsky basses (the DJ5 is actually loaned to a friend at the moment).

I say scratch that Sadowsky itch if you're able.

Thank You! Thinking I will do just that!

 

[SteveC]

I scratched my Sadowsky itch today. I had an RV4 a long time ago. Probably one of the nicest basses I’ve owned. Foolishly sold it. Even tried to track it down but no luck.

Today I went with a Metro Express (Japanese) 5-21 to be a counter to my Roscoe Classic P4 with TI flats. I plan to use the Sadowsky for our 80’s rock and more modern stuff where the P doesn’t quite have the sound. Looking forward to gigging basses from 2 builders I highly respect.

 

[JLY]

I scratched my Sadowsky itch today. I had an RV4 a long time ago. Probably one of the nicest basses I’ve owned. Foolishly sold it. Even tried to track it down but no luck.

Today I went with a Metro Express (Japanese) 5-21 to be a counter to my Roscoe Classic P4 with TI flats. I plan to use the Sadowsky for our 80’s rock and more modern stuff where the P doesn’t quite have the sound. Looking forward to gigging basses from 2 builders I highly respect.

Welcome to the club
Love my Roscoe and my Sadowsky’s also.

 

[Dave Hill]

stuff where the P doesn’t quite have the sound.

Blaspheme!

 

[SteveC]

Don’t get me wrong. My P with flats works for a lot of stuff, especially with a pick. But there are some tunes that “require” some B string notes and a more “round” sound. Not many as I play my P almost exclusively these days, but variety is nice.

 

[Shaggai]

Blaspheme!

 

[ExaltBass]

I am loving this 2018 NYC P5 (PJ) in Black Pearl!

 

[SteveC]

You all have such nice backdrops for your photos.

 

[harleyboy]

?? I am trolling the group trying to make a decision on a new bass! Unfortunately I can't get my hands on a Sadowsky to try them out so I am flying blind! I am leaning towards the MetroLine Will Lee 5? I currently have a 77 Fender Jazz 4...Modulus Quantum 5...and just sold a Lakland DJ5 only because it weighed 12.8lbs. Played great though!
Would I dig the Sadowsky Will Lee?
I have read every thing I can about the Sadowsky brand and just need a push for or against?
Thanks for your thoughts!!

Well I pulled the trigger and made a deposit on a Metroline Will Lee 5! Should see it sometime in March!!
Can't Wait!!

 

[Thummel]

Looking for nickel round wound string alternatives. One set of Sadowsky’s with freight from Warwick is $40.00. I’m thinking I may try a set of Slinky’s.

 

[SteveC]

I have used D'Addario EXL 170 (45-130) Nickel Rounds on my Roscoes for a while.
$25

 

[Thummel]

I seem to remember liking DR Low Rider nickels at some point, maybe I’ll try them again. I just feel like the Warwick string deal is a gouge.
I wonder which manufacturer actually makes Sadowsky strings.

 

[Thummel]

I’ll check out the D’Aderios, thanks

 

[rmayer]

Looking for nickel round wound string alternatives. One set of Sadowsky’s with freight from Warwick is $40.00. I’m thinking I may try a set of Slinky’s.

4 or 5 string? I see 4 string Blue Label Nickels on Reverb for $28 with free shipping.

 

[KenMoore05]

I second Reverb. I recently bought some from PitBull Audio on Reverb and they were a good price. I also bought some from Jason at FretNation and had a great experience.

 

[ShawnG]

Looking for nickel round wound string alternatives. One set of Sadowsky’s with freight from Warwick is $40.00. I’m thinking I may try a set of Slinky’s.

DR Sunbeams. Awesome on my MIJ RV4

 

[rmayer]

I second Reverb. I recently bought some from PitBull Audio on Reverb and they were a good price. I also bought some from Jason at FretNation and had a great experience.

Now, the Blue Label Flats are another (painful) buying experience. I guess I should have bought a few cases when they were $42 a set.

 

[Bassdudeman]

I seem to remember liking DR Low Rider nickels at some point, maybe I’ll try them again. I just feel like the Warwick string deal is a gouge.
I wonder which manufacturer actually makes Sadowsky strings.

I think Roger uses La'Bella to make his strings. Correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[Thummel]

4 or 5 string? I see 4 string Blue Label Nickels on Reverb for $28 with free shipping.

That works, thanks!