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Club Sadowsky!!!

#1,741
HI

It wasnt as much as you think. I didnt get a figured top. Basically, its a straight up NYC with no options. Im not sure if they charged me for the black hardware or D-tuner. They do me alot of "solids" being i'm on their artist page. Prolly only $1000 more than a metro, if they offered it in a metro. Ya know?

Rob
 
#1,743
Does anybody know if any other companies manufacture a bridge like the Sadowsky one, where the strings can be threaded through the front as well as the back (like this) :hmm:?

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I've tried to look at pictures on various "aftermarket parts" websites, but the pictures are not very clear. The bridge would need to be a direct Fender replacement, BTW:

Any ideas?
 
#1,745
bikeplate said:
HI

It wasnt as much as you think. I didnt get a figured top. Basically, its a straight up NYC with no options. Im not sure if they charged me for the black hardware or D-tuner. They do me alot of "solids" being i'm on their artist page. Prolly only $1000 more than a metro, if they offered it in a metro. Ya know?

Rob
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The thing is Rob, I live in Germany and I don't know of a single dealer in Europe who carries NYC Sadowskys :hmm:. We don't even have that many outlets for Metro basses :(.

Unless the USD continues to spiral into oblivion :p (sorry :hmm:), I don't think that the cost of the bass, plus the shipping, plus the (19% in Germany :eek:) sales tax, plus the 4% import tax, would make for a very affordable proposition :atoz:.

Luckily though, I don't care for fancy tops either, so a straight gloss black would do it for me. Better watch the TB classifieds, in case you get a bang on the head and decide that you don't want it any more :D.

;)
 
#1,749
Fender32 said:
Does anybody know if any other companies manufacture a bridge like the Sadowsky one, where the strings can be threaded through the front as well as the back (like this) :hmm:?

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I've tried to look at pictures on various "aftermarket parts" websites, but the pictures are not very clear. The bridge would need to be a direct Fender replacement, BTW:

Any ideas?
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Badass 3 does that but you would need to drill new holes.
 
#1,750
Hi

I have found some differences in sound with the Sadowsky singles vs. the Nord big singles. I have two basses with the Nords, my fretless has Sadowsky singles.

I feel the Nords are more agressive in the mids and also have simply more output. They border line get gritty and distorted if you dont watch your gain on your amp. The Sadowsky singles sound very smooth. Not as "gainy". Both kill. I like the Sadowsky, to my ear, on stage. That said, all soundmen love the Nord equipped Sads out front a touch more.

Rob
 
#1,751
Fender32 said:
Does anybody know if any other companies manufacture a bridge like the Sadowsky one, where the strings can be threaded through the front as well as the back (like this) :hmm:?

IMG_0689.jpg


I've tried to look at pictures on various "aftermarket parts" websites, but the pictures are not very clear. The bridge would need to be a direct Fender replacement, BTW:

Any ideas?
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HipShot B style also allows strings to be dropped in from the front or back via slots. I imagine it would also require drilling new mounting holes.
 
#1,752
nenor said:
I'm guessing right after the first exotic topped Metro ;)

Anyway, lets wonder together out loud. Rumors sometimes turn into reality :D:D
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Well, that could be anytime now then :).

These are all Metro basses and have been in my local Sadowsky dealer's since last Autumn.

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As I understand it (could be wrong though ;)), these are specially comissioned 20th Anniversary (of Station Music) editions, BTW ;).
 
#1,753
HI

I have gotten the impression from Roger that the metro line will never get too crazy with options. He'd like to add models but I wouldnt expect figured tops, etc. Those pics do rock, Fender32.

If I ever get a brain transplant and decide to sell my 24/4, i'll send you a PM

LOL

Rob
 
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Roscoe5 said:
HipShot B style also allows strings to be dropped in from the front or back via slots. I imagine it would also require drilling new mounting holes.
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Yes, it appears to have just 4 screw holes, none of which line up with Fender spacing :hmm:.

Hipshot also do the "Vintage" type, which do have the right hole spacing and allow front or rear stringing. But, they have slots cut into the top of the bridge, which doesn't look as good as the more solid Sadowsky design, IMO.

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Gotoh do a similar thing, but again, it's not all that subtle in it's appearance (and it only has 4 holes) ...

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I know that it shouldn't matter, as long as it works - but I'm such a poser :p!
 
#1,756
bikeplate said:
HI

Ive had mine since Aug of '07. Its my best overall bass, and I have 5 of them. Super fast neck, action on the frets!, 7.35lbs, looks way cool, sounds amazing with the Sadowsky pre and Nordstrand big singles.

Rob

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Rob,
I'm thinking about getting more of a J style instrument since my 24F-5 (standard dual bucker close to the bridge) is more of a unique and specific sound (which is good... that's what I wanted first).

So the question is, how much of a tonal diff does a 24F with J position pickups have from a traditional Sadowsky J? My pref would be to get a 5 string version like yours, with 24 frets, and nordstrand pickups... tho in my case, probably the big splits instead of the big singles.

Main thing, is while I know that's not a "standard J" type config (and KJung would say it's nothing at all like a J ;)), I'm looking for much more of a J type sound than my current 24F... much closer, if not the same, as the typical NYC J Roger makes.

Thoughts?

Anyone else?
 
#1,758
Vic said:
Rob,
I'm thinking about getting more of a J style instrument since my 24F-5 (standard dual bucker close to the bridge) is more of a unique and specific sound (which is good... that's what I wanted first).

So the question is, how much of a tonal diff does a 24F with J position pickups have from a traditional Sadowsky J? My pref would be to get a 5 string version like yours, with 24 frets, and nordstrand pickups... tho in my case, probably the big splits instead of the big singles.

Main thing, is while I know that's not a "standard J" type config (and KJung would say it's nothing at all like a J ;)), I'm looking for much more of a J type sound than my current 24F... much closer, if not the same, as the typical NYC J Roger makes.

Thoughts?

Anyone else?
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The J type sound is a combination of many elements. The single pickups and their position are the main factor IMO but I also tend to think that the relations between body and neck masses is relevant as well.
If this is true then getting a J sound out of a 24 fret bass is problematic by default. The strings vibrate over a bigger neck mass and a smaller body mass.
I really wouldn't know if there's anything in it... just a thought.
 
#1,760
Vic said:
I'm looking for much more of a J type sound than my current 24F... much closer, if not the same, as the typical NYC J Roger makes.
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Vic,

With the pickups in Standard "J" location..it sounds exactly like a J bass.

We have a 5-24 with HC J pickups in stock (actually that just sold), and it nailed the J bass tone! In the pictures the space between the end of the board and the Neck pickup looks close, but there is enough room to slap.

We also have a Reverse PJ 5-24 in stock (actually I think that just sold too), and again it nailed the PJ sound.

And in the near future we will have a 5-24 PJ.

With what ever pickups you want, you will get just what your looking for.

Rob
 

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