Club Sadowsky!!!

[Frank Kreber]

There are several other Levy’s options with suede backing that grip better, but I do like some give and suede always seems to stretch my shirts from being too grippy.

Hi, Addison

Just bought the Levy strap with suede and und was surprised that it is not only grippy and well padded but not so stiff as other leather straps I was used to - it was comfy out of the box and feels like it was weared already
Thanks for the advice

 

[MattLplaysBass]

I have been using the old Neoprene Sadowsky Straps for almost 20 years. As long as I’ve been playing Sadowsky’s. I’ve found them the most comfortable.

Same- I have one on each of my basses (and an extra for my incoming NYC ). Sad they stopped making them.

 

[seebee]

Same- I have one on each of my basses (and an extra for my incoming NYC ). Sad they stopped making them.

I have one for each of my 5 Sadowsky’s
Also have one of the Sadowsky branded cotton straps that I used once. Just didn’t have that give and comfort like the Neoprene straps.
https://www.neotechstraps.com/mega-strap.html
These are pretty much the same.

 

[seebee]

Today marks 11 years that I received my custom order Standard 4 for my 50th birthday! (do the math) Seen here with the man himself. This bass is still amazing in every way. Thanks again Roger @Sadowsky for the gift that keeps on giving!
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Happy Birthday Joey.
I just pulled my 2005 Standard 5 out of the case in preparation of putting new pickups in. Either Aguilar or Nordstrand HC’s. Currently it has Sadowsky Single Coils.

I’m always amazed at the workmanship with the electronics of Sadowsky’s. Everything is just buttoned up nice and tight with great soldering.

 

[Joeykun]

Happy Birthday Joey.
I just pulled my 2005 Standard 5 out of the case in preparation of putting new pickups in. Either Aguilar or Nordstrand HC’s. Currently it has Sadowsky Single Coils.

I’m always amazed at the workmanship with the electronics of Sadowsky’s. Everything is just buttoned up nice and tight with great soldering.

Thanks Charles!!
I have no experience with Aguilar but the Nordstrand NJ5s sound great. I have them in one of my basses. Is your Standard 5 a black/maple if I recall?

I agree on the dressing of the control cavity. I’d be afraid to take it apart!!

 

[PeckBass]

I have one for each of my 5 Sadowsky’s
Also have one of the Sadowsky branded cotton straps that I used once. Just didn’t have that give and comfort like the Neoprene straps.
Mega Strap
These are pretty much the same.

Great straps! I have 2 of these. Very close to Roger’s straps with additional sizes.

 

[seebee]

Thanks Charles!!
I have no experience with Aguilar but the Nordstrand NJ5s sound great. I have them in one of my basses. Is your Standard 5 a black/maple if I recall?
My Standard is 59 Burst Rosewood board. One of my 24-5 Moderns is Black Maple board. I’m getting Nordy’s put in My 59 Burst Modern 24 along with fret work. Big Splits. My luthier has had it for over a month. He’s super busy and it’s just him. He does excellent work. He worked with Roger at Medley Music in the Philly burbs back in the 70’s.

I agree on the dressing of the control cavity. I’d be afraid to take it apart!!

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Ash body five string, I am loving these basses! I really want to play one for myself.

 

[rmayer]

Selling my 2017 Sadowsky 24 Fret 4 string. It's in the classifieds here: For Sale - Sadowsky NYC 24 Fret Mint*Price drop*

 

[Frank Kreber]

Wow. This bass is a piece of art, especially this wonderful top!

Selling my 2017 Sadowsky 24 Fret 4 string. It's in the classifieds here: For Sale - Sadowsky NYC 24 Fret Mint*Price drop*
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[PeckBass]

ISO 18mm Sadowsky bridge, anyone got one to sell?

 

[BrusselsBass]

Seized the chance to buy another Japanese Sadowsky from 2014 - very nice translucent white.

 

[BrusselsBass]

I've also made a close-up of the translucent paint job. Love it !
Also put a little shim for low action. Will also switch the cables at the balance pot

 

[rowsi]

I've also made a close-up of the translucent paint job. Love it !

Nice how subtle the texture of the wood is shining through!

Will also switch the cables at the balance pot

Must....resist....commenting....

 

[BrusselsBass]

Must....resist....commenting

For my other 14 basses, the balance pot turns in the right direction (clockwise neck PU)

 

[bucephylus]

On the Sadowsky fringes….

Just wanted to mention that I find myself for various odd, disconnected reasons rocking a P Bass for one of my gigs (long story, TL;DW); but, the interesting takeaway is that I’m having a blast getting a TON of fantastic tones going with round wounds through an outboard Sadowsky preamp. I always thought the P would be not strongly improved. Wrong. The Sadowsky preamp really brings the fooonk with the P as well as J types. Amazing preamp.

 

[2thAche]

Seized the chance to buy another Japanese Sadowsky from 2014 - very

Great buy, that's a stunner.

 

[marchone]

I have a question about the Will Lee VTC passive/active push-pull knob. Mine just mutes the bass. Is this normal? Is it defective?

 

[ragetoca]

I have a question about the Will Lee VTC passive/active push-pull knob. Mine just mutes the bass. Is this normal? Is it defective?

I've owned 2 basses with Will Lee circuitry and it should just become passive....so perhaps defective wiring

 

[scubaduba]

I have a question about the Will Lee VTC passive/active push-pull knob. Mine just mutes the bass. Is this normal? Is it defective?

Pulling up on the tone control should switch to passive (disengages the preamp) but there should still be volume.