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Someone on the FB Sadowksy Bass Owners group recently asked about acquiring some of the static cling vinyl that Roger uses on new basses. He responded with an AMZN link to this. Good to know! My apologies if this has been been discussed before, I couldn’t find a previous post.
Yes, a p bass without a bridge pickup would probably need to be a special order, but there are some PJs around. I have just bought a Sadowsky MetroLine Hybrid PJ 5-21 Satin Black Pearl.
Quick question is the Metroline Hybrid you just got is that a German Sadowsky Metroline or Japanese Metroline?
And how do you like it compared to your US Sadowsky?
I've been seriously interested in a Sadowsky for a while and trying to decide either to go with a German made Metroline PJ or a US Sadowsky PJ.
I’ve had both a USA and German PJ. I prefer the German. Build quality is just as good. The German builds have invisible frets which I really like. I also like the open pore ash body which is not something available in USA builds (or Japanese of course). I am one who likes the just-a-nut because I like making small tweaks to the default setup. Electronics are the same though you can get the soft touch rubber coating on German Sadowsky pickups. Metroline is less expensive than USA (unless you are talking LTD’s). Some of the woods that the Warwick factory has is exquisite.
Look at the grain on this thing!
Look at the grain on this thing!
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That’s a 2022 German Metroline. I have also have two Japanese Sadowskys, a Metroline and a Metroexpress.
The build quality of my German Metroline is excellent, it’s 8.3lbs and nicely balanced.The fretwork and literally everything else about the Metrolines is Stella. I would’ve chosen sunburst with a Morado fingerboard, but I would have had to wait six months and paid an extra £700, so I chose this one, and it hasn’t disappointed.
I did return one of the new mm/j basses because I didn’t get on with the 18mm bridge spacing, but it did sound incredible and the build quality was equally excellent.
If you want more options than you get with the Metrolines, then the NYC custom build will give you that.
Thanks I really like it. Historically, I’ve not been a PJ guy but the Sadowsky changed my perspective. It gives my Sadowsky JJ a run for the money. Actually, I’ve come to grab the PJ more than the JJ lately.
I have this same German PJ with the same finish (the finish seams bulletproof) in a 4-string and agree with Scuba that it's wonderful. I too have owned an NYC JJ, which I loved everything about, but the tone. My new PJ only weighs 7.51 lbs., so I can play it for hours. I run it passive probably 90% of the time and it sits in the rock mix perfectly. I was fortunate enough to get it from FretNation 15% off over the 4th of July weekend. From what I'm seeing it looks like the prices have recently gone up, but they're still a bargain. I'm considering adding a twin and setting it up BEAD, as we've added another singer to our band, who favors C, C#, D, and Eb.
Any idea, if ding/crack like this could be somehow repaired? Sado NYC content.. thanks!
Well I finally did it.
Waiting for my very first Sadowsky to arrive. Its Christmas all over again!
Waiting for my very first Sadowsky to arrive. Its Christmas all over again!
Black sharpie will make it a little less painful looking.
If you find the right repair person they can make it disappear.
I have heard that prices are going up too. Fretnation is a great place to get a Sadowsky. I’ve had a great experience getting a few Sad’s from Jason now.
I have a 90s Modern that has a similar ding amongst others. I reached out to Roger and he referred me to Pat Wilkins. You may want to reach out to him.
I still haven’t sent mine in but I’m still debating whether to leave as is or fix. I contemplated having it refinished in the og burst but the neck looks very worn in, the maple neck & board look tarnished from years of playing. So I’m leaning towards just going w the aesthetic as I don’t believe there’s anything that could be done to do away with the years of sweat & grime that has been absorbed by the wood. For what it’s worth, I believe Pat is Roger’s “finish” guy.
Nothing like a setup and a new set of Blue Stainless strings. Just freshened up my Metro UV60 and got to enjoy it at church this morning.
It had been in its case for too long, I think since I got my Stingray5 it has been a bit neglected but a quick reminder how good these basses are.
Old glamour shot from the dealer the previous owner got it from:
It had been in its case for too long, I think since I got my Stingray5 it has been a bit neglected but a quick reminder how good these basses are.
Old glamour shot from the dealer the previous owner got it from:
Yes, I just swapped out the tried and true DR Sunbeams on my Metroline Will Lee for Blue Steels. Totally different sound, more modern and a little less vintage-y. I have always replaced the regular Sadowsky strings the moment I get a new Sad but think I might persevere this time and see how I go.
