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Club Sadowsky!!!

#18,401
Thanks all! Here are a couple of cell phone pics. Not the greatest, but this things has some serious figure in the ash...

This thing feels like putting on that old pair of sweats that just makes you feel so good! I cannot wait to get it home and make l... nevermind.

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#18,402
chris.gotfunk said:
Thanks all! Here are a couple of cell phone pics. Not the greatest, but this things has some serious figure in the ash...

This thing feels like putting on that old pair of sweats that just makes you feel so good! I cannot wait to get it home and make l... nevermind.

Sadowsky2.gif


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OMG!!! Blocks too? SWEET!!!!!!
 
#18,408
chris.gotfunk said:
Thanks Ken... I love the 70's look and sound. The bass is super light as well which I was kinda shocked at. I am guessing low 9lb range. The only thing I may do is put the SC's in it... but I have a feeling the HC's might actually warm/mellow out the ash/maple.. so we'll see.
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GREAT looking bass, and if it is pretty much right at 9, that's a SCORE for a UV70-5! On the SC's, DO IT! :)
 
#18,409
So, my 7th grader comes to me night before last and has a last minute project (I can't imagine where he gets his procrastination :) )

The project: compile, analyze and summarize a data set. So, I figure if I have to help, it may as well be something I am interested in. Actually, he is starting to have interest as well.

The method: Starting with serial #5000 on the Sadowsky "stock" pages, increment through every number up to 5500 (we got tired of doing it :) ). Ignore those that are missing as well as guitars. If it is a bass, record the following:

  • # of strings
  • Pickup configuration (Anything with a P counts as a P. All J-styles are together regardless of SC or HC. Anything else is "other")
  • Body Wood (I allowed him to use alder, ash or "other")
  • Fingerboard wood (Again, for his ease, it was maple or "other")
  • Body style (I told him to count anything that said 24 fret as "modern")

I sat with him through most of it. It was actually a lot of fun for us.

My anecdotal observations:
  • Roger has built a BUNCH of amazing basses (Duh!)
  • There isn't a wood combination out there that you can think of that he hasn't made
  • There are almost as many ash basses being made without maple FB as with.

Notes:
  • There's a bunch of "blanks" in the incrementing. I assume these are #s assigned to his direct-order stuff.
  • There were a total of 207 basses in the sample

The results.

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I thought it was pretty interesting.
 
#18,412
P. Bass said:
Very cool study. Just curious if he had any personal comments & or preferences. ;)
B.
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He and I share an affection for the coffee table top stuff. I like anything quilt maple. He likes the buckeye tops.

Actually, he is very interested in picking up bass. He's a great kid. I'd probably let him practice in the house on any of my stuff, but there's no question that he's getting a MIM Fender for any trips outside the house.
 
#18,413
Chasarms said:
He and I share an affection for the coffee table top stuff. I like anything quilt maple. He likes the buckeye tops.

Actually, he is very interested in picking up bass. He's a great kid. I'd probably let him practice in the house on any of my stuff, but there's no question that he's getting a MIM Fender for any trips outside the house.
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Good for you. I hope he'll take some lessons (from you of course) :D
B.
 
#18,416
Chasarms said:
So, my 7th grader comes to me night before last and has a last minute project (I can't imagine where he gets his procrastination :) )

The project: compile, analyze and summarize a data set. So, I figure if I have to help, it may as well be something I am interested in. Actually, he is starting to have interest as well.

The method: Starting with serial #5000 on the Sadowsky "stock" pages, increment through every number up to 5500 (we got tired of doing it :) ). Ignore those that are missing as well as guitars. If it is a bass, record the following:

  • # of strings
  • Pickup configuration (Anything with a P counts as a P. All J-styles are together regardless of SC or HC. Anything else is "other")
  • Body Wood (I allowed him to use alder, ash or "other")
  • Fingerboard wood (Again, for his ease, it was maple or "other")
  • Body style (I told him to count anything that said 24 fret as "modern")

I sat with him through most of it. It was actually a lot of fun for us.

My anecdotal observations:
  • Roger has built a BUNCH of amazing basses (Duh!)
  • There isn't a wood combination out there that you can think of that he hasn't made
  • There are almost as many ash basses being made without maple FB as with.

Notes:
  • There's a bunch of "blanks" in the incrementing. I assume these are #s assigned to his direct-order stuff.
  • There were a total of 207 basses in the sample

The results.

results.jpg


I thought it was pretty interesting.
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This was REALLY interesting! Thank you for posting your work.

I found it interesting that there is slightly a lead for 4 string basses. The remaining info would have been what I would have guessed other than the P-type bass numbers.

I really think that it is great that Roger keeps the info and the photos of the basses that have been sold. I can't count how many times I have used that for reference or as a "wish list" generator.:D And it's extra great that he maintains the larger photos so that you can see the details. Thank you Roger, for doing that.
 
#18,417
chris.gotfunk said:
Thanks all! Here are a couple of cell phone pics. Not the greatest, but this things has some serious figure in the ash...

This thing feels like putting on that old pair of sweats that just makes you feel so good! I cannot wait to get it home and make l... nevermind.

Sadowsky2.gif


Sadowsky1jpg.gif
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Chris,

That thing is awesome. I cant wait for some new youtube clips of you slapping that thing. By the end of the evening you will completely forget about your other love. (olivia)
 
#18,419
Jerry J said:
I really think that it is great that Roger keeps the info and the photos of the basses that have been sold. I can't count how many times I have used that for reference or as a "wish list" generator.:D And it's extra great that he maintains the larger photos so that you can see the details. Thank you Roger, for doing that.
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+1!!

I use it a LOT.
 
#18,420
I've been looking, but I haven't found it again (yet). But there was a blue stained quilt topped 4 banger that Will Lee used that Roger was selling a few years back.
I was in LOVE with that one.

Anyone seen it before?
 

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