Replaced mine with Dunlop. Not sure why, but the sad s-locks kept turning sideways then upside down.
Yes, the locks on the strap side do twist. I don't like the Sadowsky/Warwick strap lock system. I think I'm going to switch to Dunlop.
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Replaced mine with Dunlop. Not sure why, but the sad s-locks kept turning sideways then upside down.
Ive had a Will Lee and a JB Satin before and they were great basses. Ive never owned a Modern i was always fascinated with them (24 frets and soapbars) but i dont have the scratch for an NYC and cant find a Satin. Was hesitant a bit on the Metroline, still i pulled the trigger on a brand new Metroline. Wow im very impressed i was able to do a nice low set up. Almost 1.25mm on G string and 1.75mm on E. and the weight was lighter than my other Sadowsky's back then just about 7.4lbs.
i thought for sure this vid was gonna' be a fail army candidate with him in the pool.A little risky.
I didn’t even know Pat had access to the Sadowsky water slide decals or I would’ve sent my neck in for a matching headstock. That’s awesome!!!My 2018 Satin is off to Pat Wilkins for a refin.
Getting the “color shift” with matching headstock.
and now the wait….
Pat is THE best!My 2018 Satin is off to Pat Wilkins for a refin.
Getting the “color shift” with matching headstock.
and now the wait….
I didn’t even know Pat had access to the Sadowsky water slide decals or I would’ve sent my neck in for a matching headstock. That’s awesome!!!
All I can say is that you won’t be disappointed. Pat does AMAZING work.
awesome! now let me see... where did i put that warmoth bass... lolPat does Sadowskys finishes. He said he can only do NYC logos.
awesome! now let me see... where did i put that warmoth bass... lol
YIKES!!!Years ago I had Pat refinish a Metro for me and, when he did the headstock, NYC Logo was on there.
Is that Roger's house?![]()

Pat did my old green Sadowsky, which was originally a blonde/transparent finish. The Sadowsky team was who recommended him when I asked the shop for a repaint. Will likely send my Lakland 44-64 to him for a super sparkle job next year.I didn’t even know Pat had access to the Sadowsky water slide decals or I would’ve sent my neck in for a matching headstock. That’s awesome!!!
All I can say is that you won’t be disappointed. Pat does AMAZING work.
Pat did my old green Sadowsky, which was originally a blonde/transparent finish. The Sadowsky team was who recommended him when I asked the shop for a repaint. Will likely send my Lakland 44-64 to him for a super sparkle job next year.
Ive had a Will Lee and a JB Satin before and they were great basses. Ive never owned a Modern i was always fascinated with them (24 frets and soapbars) but i dont have the scratch for an NYC and cant find a Satin. Was hesitant a bit on the Metroline, still i pulled the trigger on a brand new Metroline. Wow im very impressed i was able to do a nice low set up. Almost 1.25mm on G string and 1.75mm on E. and the weight was lighter than my other Sadowsky's back then just about 7.4lbs.
Nope, just me adjusting truss rod and bridge height. measurements were at the 12th fret. i did have to check the intonation after but just very minimal adjustments.Where those setup specs using Sadowsky method?
(fret at first fret measure height at 17th)