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Club Sadowsky!!!

#6,022
bikeplate said:
HI

Im not trying to aruge with people. Just trying to make a point.

Sadowsky basses are a bit different from model to wood. They all have a strong similar character but if you have more that one or have owned more than one you understand. One isnt better than the other, just different. That goes for any quality instrument. Roscoe isnt better than MTD, its different. May suit you, may not. The reason I spoke up was to simply state that a lightweight bass might be perfect for you, even though it isnt perfect for player Y. Simple as that. Do your due dilligence. Play them. Take advantage of RS's 7 day trial period if you choose a new one. Gig it thru YOUR amp, with YOUR effects, at YOUR gig. LOL. Get my drift? Make up your own mind. We all have opinions about what we feel is the "ideal" instrument.

Rob
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I could not agree more! Interestingly enough you and I have probably owned and played more Sadowskys than anyone else I know of. I think because of that we have a very unique perspective on them. You and I both know that just like any other make or model they vary from bass to bass but there is an inherent consistency in them nonetheless. I can honestly say that I have never gotten a "bad" Sadowsky and I find that absolutely amazing given the sheer number of Sadowsky instruments I have played. I can not say that for MANY other builders that I have become familiar with over the years. It would seem that at some point the numbers would catch up with him and a "bad one" would slip through the cracks but I can honestly say that has not been the case for me. I completely agree that the real key to a Sadowsky is playing it in a band situation and hearing it in a mix. Unfortunately the very first one I got I played at home for about 2 hours and went straight out into a studio session with it. I was doing my bass lines solo on this project so I did not have the opportunity to do it in a band context. I was very impressed with the quality and craftsmanship and the sound was good but I was not blown away it by it at all. I did my tracks on 4 tunes and left the session a bit disappointed that I had bought this VERY Expensive bass and I did not really feel I got my money's worth so I returned it under the 7 day trial period and got a refund with no questions asked. A few days later I got a call from the engineer (a friend of mine) who was doing the mix and he asked me to come over and check out the tunes. What I heard was the BEST single recorded bass tone of my life!!! I could not believe the way it sat in the mix. The bass was recorded flat with no Bass or Treble boost from the onboard and NO OTHER EQ AT ALL!! He had inserted an 1176 on the bass channel and it was essentially just going through the processor with no real compression happening (for those who don't know the 1176 is a legendary compressor that imparts some kind of pixie dust magic to anything you pass through it!!) I was floored by how great the tracks sounded and I called the shop that day to try and buy the bas back but it had already been sold...TO THIS DAY that is probably THE BEST sounding recording I have ever done on bass. That bass weighed right at 8.5 lbs and was a 59 Burst Alder/Rosewood beauty that I WISH I still had. I have yet to find another one that records that way. Just a very unique instrument and one that sounded completely normal and even a little "plain" on its own....

Bottom line...I highly recommend that anyone play them in a band setting through their own gear before deciding whether a given instrument will be for you or not!

Peace,

T
 
#6,025
HI

For sure, T. We all have opinions, some stronger than others. I dont want any Sadowsky "newbees" to be swayed either way until they have a chance to judge for themselves. They all sound great, play great, etc. That being said, there are certain ones Id steer away from. Dont suit me but the next guy down the line might view the one I rejected as his "dream" guitar.

Rob
 
#6,027
pickles said:
I can see a follow up shot here --- the precision body, which requires no support ;)
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#6,035
bikeplate said:
HI

Its coming along. Rob sent me a pic of the body. Its gonna be killer. Quilt top but a tight figure to it. Almost flamey. Cant wait to see it after Wilkins gets done with it. I think the Tiger eye burst is gonna kill

Rob
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It'll be a killer for sure!

BTW, are all NYC get their finish done by Wilkins (since when)? What about the Metro's, do they get finished at the Tokyo shop, same methods/finish type?
 
#6,036
HI

Yea, Roger been using Wilkins pretty much forever. Part of the reason it takes a while when you order. Roger is in Brooklyn, Wilkins is in Cali. They send all the bodies out to him.

I think all the metros are done in house in Japan. Dont quote me on that, though

Rob
 
#6,037
bikeplate said:
HI

Killer, Rod. New or used? Specs? Enjoy!!!!!!!!!

Rob
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Used (2006)..picked it up from Greg Watts here on TB.

It is really in mint condition.

Specs:
Mahogany body with AAAA Koa top. Soapbars in J position. Brazilian rosewood board.

It is actually much warmer sounding that I expected, but that is not necessarily a bad thing. I was just imagining the sound of the 24-5 in my head. With the blend centered. It really does not sound anything like my 24-5. You go to the bridge a little and it does sound fairly similar. It is actually considerably louder than any of my others. The setup is actually lower than any of my other Sadowsky basses, as well. I think I am going to love this one!
 

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