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Club Sadowsky!!!

#7,961
MikeBass said:
I thought he said he wouldn't. It's exclusive to the Will Lee bass.

I may need to stop by Tom's and at least play that bass..........
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Yep, definitely exclusive... at least at this point. He might make it available as a separate option someday, but I wouldn't expect it to be soon.

Oh, and I've played the WL at NAMM and as great as the Sadowsky pre already is, I can definitely see using that mid booster from time to time.
 
#7,963
nenor said:
Maybe they don't. But when you take off an old set you can notice wear spots on the strings from the frets. These spots get the shape of the frets, so they might eat less fret material in this stage. Think old shoes...
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Depends on the string material, but that's a good point. I use SS strings, so they generally don't do that. However, also consider the frets also get marks from the strings, and the longer you have the strings wearing in exactly the same spot with regard to the windings... :)
 
#7,965
Vic said:
Oh, and I've played the WL at NAMM and as great as the Sadowsky pre already is, I can definitely see using that mid booster from time to time.
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I really like the addition of the mid boost switch. First off, it's not subtle, so it really does give you access to a very different tone at the flick of a switch (as opposed to fine tuning one basic tone). Second, you can fine tune the mid boost itself (via controls within the control cavity). The net result is that you end up with two notably different, but very usable tones, that you can switch to instantly, but still have the ability to dial-in to your liking.

Oh, and even though I have biggish hands, I find myself really liking that narrow neck.

Tom.
 
#7,966
ialma said:
I was toying with the idea of buying a NYC w/ebony fingerboard, but I don't really have a clue about Sadowsky sound (sorry, but in Italy is very difficult to find one)
Describing a sound is very difficult and very subjective, I know, but is there any way to define a generic Sadowsky sound ? I'd love to get some sound samples of the NYC if anyone has.
Is Sadowski a good bass for aggressive slap or should I reconsider changing instrument ?
Thanks a lot!
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I don't have an ebony fingerboard on my sadowsky. It is maple with an ash body and yet I find it very warm sounding. It has a very nice slap tone although I would't describe it as agressive.

I have heard some sadowski sound more agressive than mine though.
 
#7,971
tombowlus said:
I really like the addition of the mid boost switch. First off, it's not subtle, so it really does give you access to a very different tone at the flick of a switch (as opposed to fine tuning one basic tone). Second, you can fine tune the mid boost itself (via controls within the control cavity). The net result is that you end up with two notably different, but very usable tones, that you can switch to instantly, but still have the ability to dial-in to your liking.

Oh, and even though I have biggish hands, I find myself really liking that narrow neck.

Tom.
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This.

The layout and functionality is my favorite part of the WL.

And I really like the neck too. It's not a huge difference from the standard J, but it's nice.
 
#7,975
nenor said:
:D:D:D

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enough said.
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+1 for ebony! I love the fretless ebony board on my NYC Standard.

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