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Club Sadowsky!!!

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bass12 said:
I'm (almost) sure I read an interview with Roger some years ago where he stated something to the effect of "every couple of years or so I build a batch of graphite re-enforced necks just to remind myself that the graphite doesn't make a noticeable difference". If Roger did make a similar comment, I'm wondering why the switch to graphite re-enforced necks in the NYCs. For that matter, why the discrepancy between the NYC and metro necks with regard to graphite rods?
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Not quite. I probably said that every few years I build some necks without graphite to be sure the graphite makes a difference. And it does---not from a stability point of view (our necks are stable with or without graphite) but from my goal of doing everything I can do minimize dead spots, especially on 4 string basses. The only reason we do not include them in the Metro Line is to control costs.

So the Metros are basically the same as a Sadowsky made before 2004.

Roger
 
#7,424
G-MonRV5 said:
Can someone please tell me what to expect tone-wise from the reverse-P placement on a PJ five string?

I'm hoping to place an order in the coming months and just need some input.
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For a 5 string, the reverse PJ tightens up the B string and brings out the G string a bit.

I recommend you order your RevPJ with a universal route and an extra pick guard cut out with the normal PJ routes so you can switch back and forth if you desire.
 
#7,426
G-MonRV5 said:
Thanks for the advice, JansenW. Do you ever switch the pickup configuration on your bass? And exactly how much effort is required after removing the pickguard?
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To tell you the truth, I'm so happy with the RevPJ that I never thought about switching (even though I have capability). IIRC switching is just a matter of removing the old pick guard, repositioning the pups and installing the new pick guard. You may have to adjust the pup heights. You can check this with Kevin at Sadowsky.

Also, it's best to have them make all pick guards when they have the body at their shop.

IIRC, Sadowsky's universal route allows conversion to a JJ. I wonder what it would take to switch to a JJ?

- Jansen
 
#7,427
Big String said:


We stuck a camera in front our band at a recent gig we play once in awhile out in the sticks. Pretty rough recording and not so good accoustics, but you can hear my newer NYC UV pretty good. I really love this bass with the solid ash and Sadowsky single coils.

edit: click the HD button, it's a little better ... for a 'garage band' sound anyway :0)
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I'll say one thing, Big String: Your sax player looks a lot better than the one I used to have! ;) And that was a nice version of a good song...
 
#7,428
JansenW said:
5 months is fast. Several years ago, it took 6 months to build my VRPJ5.

Perhaps it took an extra month to reverse the pups! :p
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A few weeks (days?) ago, the build time for the NYC basses was 6-8 months. Now it says 5-6 months. Hmm, I wonder if this applies to basses who were still ordered when it still said 6-8 months (my order was placed on the 10th of June)... Maybe I'll get my new bass earlier than expected :bassist:.
 
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Musicfreak1988 said:
A few weeks (days?) ago, the build time for the NYC basses was 6-8 months. Now it says 5-6 months. Hmm, I wonder if this applies to basses who were still ordered when it still said 6-8 months (my order was placed on the 10th of June)... Maybe I'll get my new bass earlier than expected :bassist:.
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I was just looking at the web site, it still says 6-8 months for a NYC instrument.
 
#7,430
ClassicJazz said:
I was just looking at the web site, it still says 6-8 months for a NYC instrument.
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I'm sorry... I was referring to the 'in stock' page. It says: NEW ORDERS | $500 deposit | 5-6 months build time, but no pics no shorter build time ;), so:
 

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I guess that'd be a pretty small club... which is a bit surprising considering what a great fretless they make.

Bikeplate, did your fretless go to a TB'er? (yeah, I should have bought it and you should have kept it. Damn that was a nice bass!)
 
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Hey guys, I recently ordered myself a Sadowsky NYC, so I'm eagerly awaiting it in 8 months time ..

I just have one question, though. My ideal bass-sound in many ways is the hollowbody bass guitar, like the Gibson EB-2, the old Gretsch hollowbodies, etc. I'm just thinking that a Sadowsky hollowbody bass would be absolutely stellar. I know that the bodies are chambered as far as the NYC goes, but the whole hollowbody body feel is truly something special. Has Roger said anything about this? I tried to Google it, but found nothing. If I like my first Sadowsky, I'd love to get a hollowbody one, if that would be possible.

I write this in mind that, I haven't seen one so I guess it's not that likely that they will produce one, but hey, one has to ask! .. :)
 
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frandiaz said:
I sold mine to Nenor, another CS member.

A fantastic instrument...
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You have no idea !!! well, maybe you have :smug:

Taxxorrak said:
Hey guys, I recently ordered myself a Sadowsky NYC, so I'm eagerly awaiting it in 8 months time ..

I just have one question, though. My ideal bass-sound in many ways is the hollowbody bass guitar, like the Gibson EB-2, the old Gretsch hollowbodies, etc. I'm just thinking that a Sadowsky hollowbody bass would be absolutely stellar. I know that the bodies are chambered as far as the NYC goes, but the whole hollowbody body feel is truly something special. Has Roger said anything about this? I tried to Google it, but found nothing. If I like my first Sadowsky, I'd love to get a hollowbody one, if that would be possible.

I write this in mind that, I haven't seen one so I guess it's not that likely that they will produce one, but hey, one has to ask! .. :)
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As you said the NYC basses (most of them) are chambered - which is obviously a totally different design than hollowbody. I've never heard of a hollowbody Sadowsky bass, however if one existed it would sound like heaven, I'm sure.
Ask. Worst scenario you'll get you current order in a year :D.
 
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I recently picked up my first chambered/graphited NYC 5 here on TB. It is the trans-white standard that has been making the rounds. It is definitely a slightly different vibe than the 5 or 6 solid body Sadowskys I've had, and the G is very even which is probably due to the graphite (though I also have a metro 4 that is impeccable in that dangerous zone). Its a really nice bass, I'm playing around with strings to see what it likes best, the chambered thing really changes the response so my usual playbook doesn't quite apply.

Could also just be the individuality of the bass, they are all a little different, but sure seems like its the chambering that I'm feeling and hearing. Its under 8lbs and balances perfectly, pretty amazing.
 
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I just got a Metro M5-24 so I guess I'm in. No pic, but it's a 2 tone burst with maple board. I'm loving it. Deep bass without mud, nice definition without noise, just great. Need to watch for a deal on a more "vintage" 4 string to compliments it.
 

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