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[Nebadon2000]

Unless you can answer that question, what was the purpose of your reply?

Your long winded lecture has no value either
Someone will come along and meet your needs

 

[soflbass]

Your long winded lecture has no value either
Someone will come along and meet your needs

The original question and my reply below. I don't need anyone to meet my needs. Nor do I appreciate Tim1's trolling.

Helpful article, thank you. Do wonder if anyone know how the Metro Express Okume bodies went from lightweight to rather heavy. Mine is at 9 lbs 7 oz which is one of lightest I found. And I feel it.

Maybe @

Not sure, but since wood is a natural product, there are always density variations between pieces. Maybe @Sadowsky can help out when he visits the forum again.

 

[Tim1]

The more human hands and time are spent on an instrument the more costly it will be. And the materials also play a role in the cost. But others implying that the wood used in building the ME versus the Metroline, especially with the basses made in Japan, is not of the same quality cannot be assumed either, especially when the implication comes from someone that was not involved in the production of these products.
The end result, the individual bass produced, is the only thing that matters. Not everyone can afford an NYC or Metroline, and Sadowsky developed lower cost options for those who can't. If course there are compromises.
Now the question asked in the message I replied to has nothing to do with quality, but specifically weight. Unless you can answer that question, what was the purpose of your reply?

Sorry but I cannot see the point of your post. I was simply making a personal observation, nothing at all to do with any previous comments made at all. I think everyone's views have a certain validity and this is a forum which encourages open discussion. To reiterate, my comment was totally unrelated to anything you may or may not have written, i actually agree with the points you make here. Hope this knowledge mproves your day for you.

 

[soflbass]

Sorry but I cannot see the point of your post. I was simply making a personal observation, nothing at all to do with any previous comments made at all. I think everyone's views have a certain validity and this is a forum which encourages open discussion. To reiterate, my comment was totally unrelated to anything you may or may not have written, i actually agree with the points you make here. Hope this knowledge mproves your day for you.

Well I apologize for the confusion on my part. I was not trying to imply anything about wood quality so your quote of my post confused me.
I was merely trying to help the person with questions about the weight of the okume bodies of the latest Metro Express and referred him to Roger.

 

[Loepie]

Well I apologize for the confusion on my part. I was not trying to imply anything about wood quality so your quote of my post confused me.
I was merely trying to help the person with questions about the weight of the okume bodies of the latest Metro Express and referred him to Roger.

According to the Warwick/Sadowsky site: Metroline basses have (in general) red alder or swamp ash bodies and weigh about 4 kg. New SMX basses have okoume bodies and weigh max 4.3kg.

 

[Loepie]

According to the Warwick/Sadowsky site: Metroline basses have (in general) red alder or swamp ash bodies and weigh about 4 kg. New SMX basses have okoume bodies and weigh max 4.3kg.

But 4.3 kg is to heavy for me, and that is why I probably won't order one. I keep my ML Will Lee and my Sire V9 (3.6kg)

 

[Christophe HAYOT]

According to the Warwick/Sadowsky site: Metroline basses have (in general) red alder or swamp ash bodies and weigh about 4 kg. New SMX basses have okoume bodies and weigh max 4.3kg.

Hello, my 2021 4 string Metroexpress weights 3.99 kgs.

 

[Loepie]

Hello, my 2021 4 string Metroexpress weights 3.99 kgs.

The new ones (SMX) seem to be heavier.

 

[Not yet]

The new ones (SMX) seem to be heavier.

Exactly what I noticed

 

[Smokas]

Hello, my 2021 4 string Metroexpress weights 3.99 kgs.

Mine RSD 5 string is 3.95.

BTW what is "official nomenclature" for those models? RSD? MEX?
SMX is for these new ones... I feel a little lost.

 

[Rdore2000]

Had my first jam with an ultra light Metroline and this. Never been happier.

 

[Fuzzbass]

Had my first jam with an ultra light Metroline and this. Never been happier.View attachment 5474949

Versatile pedal, definitely NOT just for metal!

 

[Rdore2000]

Is the Portabag fine for traveling in the rain or does it make sense to invest in a Mono or Gator?

 

[Oldtimer]

It looks like you can now purchase the "Will Lee" preamp! I believe, until now, you could only have this if you bought a Will Lee model Sadowsky.

 

[Joelc73]

Those fly rig pedals are great. I have the Richie Kotzen version and it kills. I’ve used it on bass too.

 

[Nebadon2000]

It looks like you can now purchase the "Will Lee" preamp! I believe, until now, you could only have this if you bought a Will Lee model Sadowsky.

That's not what I got from Video; He was explaining the difference with preamp 'IN' the Will Lee Bass

 

[flewis]

Sadowsky Parts - active Will Lee Electronic w/ RFIP - Vol, Bal, Tone P/P, T+B, assembled on control plate, w/ mini switch

 

[Dave Hill]

So, the “Sadowsky Sound” is a mid scoop(?)

 

[RobertAuCoin]

My new Custom 24 (fretless) has the mid-boost. It was available as an option on the NYC order sheet.

 

[Chris Chong]

So, the “Sadowsky Sound” is a mid scoop(?)

I’m sure that’s not the intent.

https://sadowsky.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Bassics_v1n2_Roger_Profile.pdf