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Club Sadowsky!!!

I know I'm late, but I'll chime in anyways. I think people get too caught up in the weight of the instrument. A slab of wood is like a finger print, no two are the same! There are many different things that can affect the sound of the instrument before the wood is even harvested. The fibers in older trees are more dense and therefore slightly heavier. Take ash for example, the user on here with the transparent white sad that looks like it has zebra stripes. It has really nice graining which means it probably came from an older tree as opposed to other ash bodies with less graining came from younger trees. The point I am trying to make is that each instrument is different. I know you get certain characteristics with certain wood combinations, but that is the beauty of using a natural product. Each instrument has it's own voice. If you try an ash/maple combo and don't like it, try another one. You might find that eventhough it is the same wood combination the instrument might sound and feel a lot different. Also, keep in mind that the voice of the instrument will change as it ages. I have an older Fender Jazz MIM and it sounds and plays as good or better than any Am. DLX. So, do you homework. Before you drop a lot of $, pound the pavement and find the instrument that works for you! Don't dis-count anything just because it weighs 1/2 lbs. more than another bass. And if a 1/2 pound makes a difference your purchase then you need to toughen up! I mean, come on, quit the crying or go buy a Hello Kitty Squier!
 
I know I'm late, but I'll chime in anyways. I think people get too caught up in the weight of the instrument. A slab of wood is like a finger print, no two are the same! There are many different things that can affect the sound of the instrument before the wood is even harvested. The fibers in older trees are more dense and therefore slightly heavier. Take ash for example, the user on here with the transparent white sad that looks like it has zebra stripes. It has really nice graining which means it probably came from an older tree as opposed to other ash bodies with less graining came from younger trees. The point I am trying to make is that each instrument is different. I know you get certain characteristics with certain wood combinations, but that is the beauty of using a natural product. Each instrument has it's own voice. If you try an ash/maple combo and don't like it, try another one. You might find that eventhough it is the same wood combination the instrument might sound and feel a lot different. Also, keep in mind that the voice of the instrument will change as it ages. I have an older Fender Jazz MIM and it sounds and plays as good or better than any Am. DLX. So, do you homework. Before you drop a lot of $, pound the pavement and find the instrument that works for you! Don't dis-count anything just because it weighs 1/2 lbs. more than another bass. And if a 1/2 pound makes a difference your purchase then you need to toughen up! I mean, come on, quit the crying or go buy a Hello Kitty Squier!

I consider the weight of a bass very important because I have a condition called Thoracic Outlet Syndrome as well as Scoliosis and degenerative spinal discs. I can't stand for hours with a 9lb+ bass. Exercise and "toughing up" have nothing to do with it.
 
I consider the weight of a bass very important because I have a condition called Thoracic Outlet Syndrome as well as Scoliosis and degenerative spinal discs. I can't stand for hours with a 9lb+ bass. Exercise and "toughing up" have nothing to do with it.

+1...I have Severe Degenerative Arthritis in my back and other areas of my body so I am right there with you...I am sure the poster meant nothing by their statement, a normal healthy person (no offense to normal healthy people!!) tends to take their health for granted and has no concept (not through their fault they do not know any different) of your condition or mine because they have not had to deal with it....Trust me I feel your pain!

Peace,

T
 
+1...I have Severe Degenerative Arthritis in my back and other areas of my body so I am right there with you...I am sure the poster meant nothing by their statement, a normal healthy person (no offense to normal healthy people!!) tends to take their health for granted and has no concept (not through their fault they do not know any different) of your condition or mine because they have not had to deal with it....Trust me I feel your pain!

Peace,

T

Thanks Tom. I'm sorry to hear you have all that too. Not much fun, is it?
 
I consider the weight of a bass very important because I have a condition...
I think jacojazz156 was just saying we shouldn't get hung up about the weight from a musical perspective. In other words, if we have other reasons why we need to have a lighter instrument, like you (and I) do, we shouldn't consider that to be a limiting factor in producing a great sounding instrument. I agree with this.

That said, most of the comments here I think are centered around what I'd personally call "average" weight (8.5-9 pounds) vs "light" weight (8 pounds or less). To me, a bass isn't "heavy" until you're getting towards 10 pounds or more, and yeah, I can't comfortably carry that all night any more. Lower back issues for me.

I do believe there are characteristics that are generally inherent to a heavier chunk of ash that can also appear in a lighter piece, but fairly rarely. If those characteristics are highly desired by someone, then it's up to them to weigh that factor in against anything that might make the weight a problem. To some people, even a 13 pound bass is no concern, and this is a non-issue. For the folks that have to be concerned with it, it just means we have to be a bit more selective. Not at all impossible... just a little extra effort we have to go through.
 
Hey Eagle,

I think the best thing for you to do (when your ready) is to call the shop and speak to Roger and Kevin. Tell them what your looking for and I'm more than positive that we will get the right bass for you.

And don't worry about not having tried a Sadowsky before...Thats why Roger offers a 7 day approval.

Rob
 
Hey Eagle,

I think the best thing for you to do (when your ready) is to call the shop and speak to Roger and Kevin. Tell them what your looking for and I'm more than positive that we will get the right bass for you.

And don't worry about not having tried a Sadowsky before...Thats why Roger offers a 7 day approval.

Rob

Thanks, that's a good idea. I do have a pretty good idea of what I want but now you don't offer that color anymore. Ahhhh! LOL! I'm going to have to decide on something else now.
 
Thanks, that's a good idea. I do have a pretty good idea of what I want but now you don't offer that color anymore. Ahhhh! LOL! I'm going to have to decide on something else now.

Color...that is the Trans Blue you are referring to? It shows it is available on the website.