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Club Sadowsky!!!

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GRoberts said:
Hey Vic,

This is not intended to sound defensive so consider it expounding for greater background. I am self-aware in that I know what I like. (I.e. My Sadowsky ME5 is my first foray into the world of Sadowky's and it compels me to get another. But I don't necessarily want to replicate what I have) I don't know about basses or wood combinations that I have no experience with at the "Sadowsky level." I've owned very few basses since you and I met in 2007/2008 regardless of countless hours of gig time. I have pretty much only played my Nordstrand VJ5's with a brief stop on a Stingray Special 5H that didn't last. I have a lot less personal data to draw upon than you might think.

I probably should have presented a more succinct list of questions. Here are a few points.

1. I played a Sadowsky Alder/Amazon Rosewood NYC bass years ago and it was amazing but it was a 4 string so it was not an option. I play 5 string basses exclusively. I was blown away and it stuck in my head. A few years later I ordered the Japanese ME5 and it exceeded my expectations. I don't have personal experience with an Alder/RW Sadowsky much less contrasting to my Ash/Maple ME5. My Nordstrand VJ5 is Alder/RW but it has big singles and a Nordy 3 band Preamp. It's heavier too. So I can't use that data as a barometer to determine what an alder/RW Sadowsky would sound like. Too many variables in play.
2. I cannot make a trip to the Sadowsky shop in NYC as much as I would like to.
3. I've never played a "Sadowsky" PJ and it appeals to me. In fact I don't remember playing any PJ's. I don't know what I don't know. I also haven't played a JJ config with an Ebony Fingerboard.
4. These days it's more realistic to locate and buy a bass of interest to find out personally. I'd like to minimize buying and selling hence me asking questions in this forum where others have already traveled a similar road.
5. Yes I'd love to KNOW exactly what I want before making a decision. But sometimes you gotta take a personal test drive to see if it's a good fit. That option is less viable these days. It seems way more realistic to "buy and try" in order to gather personal data point(s).
6. I agree nobody else's opinion equates to what is most meaningful to 'me' based on what I like.

With that, I'm gonna stop asking questions here because you're not wrong; I need to know for myself. There's only one way to find out. Ride the horse for myself.
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Why not talk to me directly?
Roger
 
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Sadowsky said:
Why not talk to me directly?
Roger
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Hi Roger, I called a few times during the hours indicated on your voice message but I was never able to reach anyone. I also emailed a week ago but you were traveling to another event and it took a while to get a response. Just bad timing on my part. Thank you for your email replies today. I took your suggestion and placed my order today for #8524. I have a strong suspicion I'm going to love this bass. But a PJ5 is still an unknown to me so this gives me the best chance to evaluate on a bass want to love and keep! I look forward to speaking with you when you have time to address some of my questions Thank you for your kindness.

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rowsi said:
Then I am lucky and got some of those rare pre-rubber Wardowskys! A fine vintage of basses never seen again. These rubber covers clearly gave these basses a spongy and unfocused tone, soft attack and loose lowend :rollno:;)
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No way a plastic cover, even with a rubberized coating, would affect the sound the way you are describing.
 
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GRoberts said:
Hi Roger, I called a few times during the hours indicated on your voice message but I was never able to reach anyone. I also emailed a week ago but you were traveling to another event and it took a while to get a response. Just bad timing on my part. Thank you for your email replies today. I took your suggestion and placed my order today for #8524. I have a strong suspicion I'm going to love this bass. But a PJ5 is still an unknown to me so this gives me the best chance to evaluate on a bass want to love and keep! I look forward to speaking with you when you have time to address some of my questions Thank you for your kindness.

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Well done! You will NOT be disappointed!
 
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Hi Everyone! I just had the opportunity to catch up on about 12 pages of Club Sadowsky. Glad 99% of the posts are positive. I am leaving next Saturday for a week at the Warwick Factory....first opportunity since Covid.

In general terms, Warwick has been using "Masterbuilt" for all of the Limited Editions. Warwick's Sadowsky Custom Shop makes truly custom instruments at the same price point as my NYC instruments, or higher. They can do some amazing things including LEDs and some amazing finishes. They also have an amazing inventory of figured tonewoods.

I am also happy to report that we are finally up and running at our pre-pandemic level, other than having downsized from 11 people to 6. Supply chain issues really knocked us on our asses.

Warmest regards,

Roger
 
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