Club Sadowsky!!!

[BartmanPDX]

The Portabag is really, really nice. Perfect fit for the undersized Sadowsky body, 80% of the protection of a hardcase (the only thing I would be uncomfortable with is checking it on a flight), tons of pocket space, and comfortable on the back. It's really a nice bag, and the hard sides along with the big front pocket and high quality straps makes it a great all around gigging case for the 'one trip guys' like me.

Highly recommended!

That new hardcase looks beautiful. It's kind of 'too pretty' for heavy duty uses (i.e.,throwing it in the back of a truck or checking through on an airplane), and cumbersome to gig with (like any hard case is, at least in some contexts, like my playing situation). It seems more like a 'store a very nice bass at home in a very nice case' sort of thing to me, but maybe it is tougher than it looks. I have a hard case like that for one of my Rob Allen's. It's as pretty as the bass is... I'm afraid to take it out of the house

Thanks for the info, Ken.

Yeah, I can see the hard case as being "too pretty." I feel that way about my Reverend hard cases. The b/w teardrop cases look great but the tolex gets torn and they get scratched up so I usually just put my Reverends in the incase dub bag.

I was dead-set on the Portabag until I saw the new hard case, and that got me waffling, though I think I'm still leaning towards the Portabag as more practical, if perhaps not as sharp looking.

I'm the only one handling my basses, so I can guard against most threats . . .

 

[Sadowsky]

There is no easy answer on cases. I will be offering my NYC customers a choice of four:

1) Sadowsky Hardshell---heaviest case, form fitted interior.
2) Sadowsky Ultralite---light weight, good protection
3) Sadowsky Portabag---the ultimate gig bag, IMHO
4) Mooradian Gigbag---the lightest gig bag with adequate protection

I wish I could narrow it down to two choices, but you guys won't let me!
I can't guarantee I will always have all 4 in stock at any one time.

Roger

 

[Andy Brown]

Thanks for the info, Ken.

Yeah, I can see the hard case as being "too pretty." I feel that way about my Reverend hard cases. The b/w teardrop cases look great but the tolex gets torn and they get scratched up so I usually just put my Reverends in the incase dub bag.

I was dead-set on the Portabag until I saw the new hard case, and that got me waffling, though I think I'm still leaning towards the Portabag as more practical, if perhaps not as sharp looking.

I'm the only one handling my basses, so I can guard against most threats . . .

FWIW - I love the Portabag that just came with my NYC. There's a certain convenience factor with being able to sling it on your shoulder.

 

[Andy Brown]

Yeah, i agree. I have to reiterate that I love the Sadowsky for being a player's bass. However, when I'm playing Victor Wooten tunes and tapping and such I prefer a "faster" instrument. But I never play that stuff in a band context, at least not a paying one, so it would be just for fun.

The 24-fret models are plenty fast. The best of both worlds.

 

[BartmanPDX]

There is no easy answer on cases. I will be offering my NYC customers a choice of four:

1) Sadowsky Hardshell---heaviest case, form fitted interior.
2) Sadowsky Ultralite---light weight, good protection
3) Sadowsky Portabag---the ultimate gig bag, IMHO
4) Mooradian Gigbag---the lightest gig bag with adequate protection

I wish I could narrow it down to two choices, but you guys won't let me!
I can't guarantee I will always have all 4 in stock at any one time.

Roger

Many thanks for the info, Roger!!

I had thought about going for both the hardshell AND the Portabag, but I think the hard case would mostly gather dust here at the house.

Portabag it is, then!

Does anyone know if it is possible to get Dunlop straplocks on the NYCs? I can always put them in myself, but it seems like it wouldn't be much trouble for them to be an option . . .

 

[jmain]

Is the Ultralight case standard with Metro Basses?

If yes: The Portabag looks really nice. Would it be available as an upgrade by any chance.

 

[tombowlus]

The crown actually has a specific purpose. It guarantees the string fulcrum point of the fret is in the middle of the fret for intonation reasons.

Yup, you want a consistent "takeoff point" from fret to fret, otherwise it will be difficult or impossible to intonate the bass properly (at least with regard to really fine dialing in of the intonation).

BTW, Phil Maneri has an article on "Why Fretwork Matters" coming up in issue #4.

 

[tombowlus]

"Roger, you are one the guys that doesn't need a PLEK".

I'll give that statement a big ole +1.

 

[Sadowsky]

Does anyone know if it is possible to get Dunlop straplocks on the NYCs? I can always put them in myself, but it seems like it wouldn't be much trouble for them to be an option . . .

Dunlop straplocks are standard on the NYC. We use the dual button so you can use a regular strap as well. Strap attachments are included.

Roger

 

[cripula]

Roger, are there Portabags in stock yet?

 

[Sadowsky]

Roger, are there Portabags in stock yet?

they should be here in about 2 weeks

Roger

 

[jmain]

Is the Ultralight case standard with Metro Basses?

If yes: The Portabag looks really nice. Would it be available as an upgrade by any chance.

Do you have to be in the club to get answers, or can would-be one-day members enter into the banter?

 

[Sadowsky]

Ultralite is standard with Metros.
No case upgrades on Metros, sorry.

Roger

 

[Jerry J]

I noticed a note on the 500k pot saying that for the Metros the hole would have to be enlarged to 3/8". Would be something that one would do with a round file?

 

[jmain]

Ultralite is standard with Metros.
No case upgrades on Metros, sorry.

Roger

Thanks Roger. The Ultralites are nice.

 

[Sadowsky]

I noticed a note on the 500k pot saying that for the Metros the hole would have to be enlarged to 3/8". Would be something that one would do with a round file?

I wouldn't.
If you are not comfortable drilling it out, take it to a tech.

Roger

 

[BartmanPDX]

Great news on the dunlops!

I have one last question about the 500K pots.

I have a 2003 NYC PJ. I assume it has the 250K pot. Would getting a 500K pot improve the tone? Do the current PJs have the 500K pot?

 

[bikeplate]

HI

Im sure the pot on your pj is a 250k. Its easy to find out. Open up the cavity on the back. If the pot says Sadowsky on it, its 500k. Otherwise, 250k

Rob

 

[KJung]

Yup, you want a consistent "takeoff point" from fret to fret, otherwise it will be difficult or impossible to intonate the bass properly (at least with regard to really fine dialing in of the intonation).

+1 My post was poorly written. My point was, in response to the poster who was asking about 'fret filing', that many times, guys feel they have to get their frets filed, polished and recrowned due to visual cues (frets roughed up just a bit by stainless steel strings). This is often unnecessary since those slight rough spots and scratches don't impact playability at all (hence the 'vanity' comment... meaning bases more of aesthetics versus mechanical need), even though it will make the frets look brand new again for a while.

 

[kobass]

My new VJ5 is almost ready! I just got these pics from Kevin. I had spec'd a parchment guard, but after seeing these pics, I decided to go with the tort (and get the parchment as a spare). What are your thoughts? Well, everyone except Ken Jung, cause, well you know... he just doesn't dig the fancy top/pickguard thing.

Cheers,
Kevin