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Club Sadowsky!!!

#8,263
Vic said:
While I tend to still be an SS fan on almost anything, I think you'll find most folks recommend nickel for this wood combo, but then again, maybe that's also with SC pickups. With the HC's, maybe it's different.

Anyway, for nickels, I don't play those as much, but the times I have, I really like the LoRider nickels, or if you like slinky, the SunBeams. I've also had great luck on these J basses with the good ol' D'Addario 170's and believe it or not, Peavey Cirrus strings. I've also heard good things about the Sadowsky nickels, but haven't tried them myself. Anyway, FWIW.
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Chef, you'll want to keep the Pedullas on there, those are the right strings for that bass IMO.
 
#8,266
Sadowsky said:
Regarding HC vs single coils-----

Before any of you switch to singles, please try replacing the volume pot with a 500K (your bass probably has a 250K volume pot). We did some extensive listening tests a few months ago and the 500K opens up the HC pickups a lot and gets them much closer to the singles. We have since made the 500K volume standard.

Roger
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Well, considering your success and immense contributions to the world of bass building, I think its OK if you guys want to experiment with pot. In fact, when I finally get my Metro PJ5, I myself might take you up on that pot suggestion. Have to put on some Creedence though.



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#8,269
Sadowsky said:
Regarding HC vs single coils-----

Before any of you switch to singles, please try replacing the volume pot with a 500K (your bass probably has a 250K volume pot). We did some extensive listening tests a few months ago and the 500K opens up the HC pickups a lot and gets them much closer to the singles. We have since made the 500K volume standard.

Roger
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Roger, would this be a suitable pot for this purpose? It's a 500K linear taper Alpha brand. Available through Small Bear.

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#8,273
Laklandlover said:
I know this may not be the right place to ask this question but why they stop producing the Sadowsky rig?
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Like most other products that are discontinued, I assume a lack of interest resulting in a lack of sales, and hence a lack of profits.

There were a few guys who put up a zillion posts on that rig. For the most part, the rest of us (i.e., the vast majority of bassists) didn't really care much about a relatively low powered, relatively heavy, relatively large, relatively expensive tube amp with relatively heavy cabinets in 2008.

Nice rig though (I had the pleasure of checking one out a while back), but kind of a 'niche of a niche' product IMO. Kudo's to Roger for giving it a shot, and doing it in the uber quality way he (and Bergantino) did it.
 
#8,274
So I figure my next bass (after the one that is coming soon I hope) will be a Sadowsky. I have my heart set on a MV5-PJ in trans white. Just gotta find one around 8.5 to 9 lbs.

But there is just something I always wanted to ask and figure I will so you guys can shed some light.

If the fretboard makes the most difference in tone, why use pau ferro (morado) with the alder-bodied basses instead of a true rosewood? (Guess I'm talking generally and for the metro line.)

Just something I've wondered about and can take it elsewhere if not appropriate in the club thread.
 
#8,275
jmain said:
So I figure my next bass (after the one that is coming soon I hope) will be a Sadowsky. I have my heart set on a MV5-PJ in trans white. Just gotta find one around 8.5 to 9 lbs.

But there is just something I always wanted to ask and figure I will so you guys can shed some light.

If the fretboard makes the most difference in tone, why use pau ferro (morado) with the alder-bodied basses instead of a true rosewood? (Guess I'm talking generally and for the metro line.)

Just something I've wondered about and can take it elsewhere if not appropriate in the club thread.
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Morado sounds great. I assume that it is less expensive and more available that rosewood, and hence is used on the Metro's. I LOVE Morado... the look of rosewood, but kind of 'in between' true rosewood and maple in tone. A bit more snap and presence. Nothing wrong with that!
 
#8,278
KJung said:
Morado sounds great. I assume that it is less expensive and more available that rosewood, and hence is used on the Metro's. I LOVE Morado... the look of rosewood, but kind of 'in between' true rosewood and maple in tone. A bit more snap and presence. Nothing wrong with that!
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Right on. I just don't like it that much myself. Preference I guess.

Why didn't you get morado on that NYC RV5 you had? Was it already in the hopper?
 
#8,280
jmain said:
But there is just something I always wanted to ask and figure I will so you guys can shed some light.

If the fretboard makes the most difference in tone, why use pau ferro (morado) with the alder-bodied basses instead of a true rosewood? (Guess I'm talking generally and for the metro line.)
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I have never been a fan of East Indian Rosewood for fingerboards. I find the tone too soft, the wood too soft (it wears easily) and I don't like the feel (the grain is too open for my taste).

I discovered Morado in the late 70's. It comes from Bolivia. It has the same basic character as rosewood and a similar appearance. The tone is tighter than EI Rosewood. It is harder and has a very close grain and silky feel. For a "rosewood" tone, I can't think of a better fingerboard wood.

It is still our standard on the NYC basses as well, although we offer Madagascar and Brazilian as options.

Roger
 

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