The German sounds rich and full. Chinese wasn’t too far behind.
Japan model was the least impressive. Sounds thin in comparison. A lot less sustaining notes.
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The German sounds rich and full. Chinese wasn’t too far behind.
Japan model was the least impressive. Sounds thin in comparison. A lot less sustaining notes.
I really like Japanese Sadowskys and own two, but I have to agree in this case.
Yes, I sold the MIJ. It was a few factors - thinning the herd, focusing on 4 strings, time for a change, etc. I also sold my Ken Smith and Warwick Thumb 5 stringers around that time. The MIJ Sad was a great bass but I have to say the German sounds even better!
I concur. One thing I should point out: the MIJ is an older video when I was using different outboard gear. It was a great sounding bass otherwise. But the German takes the prize sound-wise. That’s a good thing. It means Warwick is doing a great job of carrying on the Sadowsky brand.
From viewing your videos, this German Sadowsky is the best sounding of them all. It shines very well in recordings It wouldn't surprise me to hear you say that you dont really miss any of those fine basses. . Do you play to live at all?
I can honestly say I don’t miss anything I’ve sold. I let it go for a reason, whatever it was, and the gear I currently own is stellar. I seldom play live any more but I have brought the German Sadowsky to a couple of band practices and the band really noticed how well it fit in. Ditto for my Metro Express!
Nice! Love the finish.. Been a while since we've seen a real Sadowsky in the chat too. 
I thought so but I see you’re in the Czech Republic so I wondered how it got to you. As far as I know Roger won’t ship Brazilian rosewood outside of the USA.
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@Holdsg, what year is that one? I don't recall the MIJs ever having roasted necks. Interesting..
It’s a one off I think. Serial is M6XXX. Maybe someone in the club previously owned it?
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Happy to be here, carry on people.
Happy to be here, carry on people.
I was thinking: If my bass collection was ever stolen or destroyed I would probably replace it with a couple of Metroline Moderns, a 4 and a 5, and call it a day. That tone just works so well for me!
I feel so lucky. NYC modern 5-24 with a fresh set of EB slinky’s and a like new metroline 5-21 JJ courtesy of @scubaduba
