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Club Sadowsky!!!

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LeonD said:
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I think Roger killed a kitten and a puppy to make that thing so sweet!!!!
(Dot is still around right Roger??)

Chasarms said:
Are those Sadowsky stamped tuning machines unique to the WL, or maybe unique the four banger?

I don't think I have ever noticed those before.
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Standard on the 4's I've had.

Here's a question for Roger......I know the UltraLites help with neck dive, but the overall mass of say "standard" size keys on the headstock make a difference at all? (ie. help eliminate deadspots/move them etc...). Again, neck dive not in play with this question.
 
#19,102
MikeBass said:
Per my discussion with KJung, I'm gonna give the SC's in my bass a few more gigs, but I may go to HC's as I kinda like the bit smoother (to me anyway) sound.
Plus to soften up this ash/maple combo.

My fav combo was alder/rosewood with HC's in it. But Also had a ash/rosewood that had HC's that KILLED.
So, maybe after the new year if I decide to swap them out I'll let ya'll know and maybe if someone has a set of HC's laying around, we'll swap or sumthin'....
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I'll be very interested in hearing the findings if you swap. I never really minded the "rougher" tone of the SCs, I actually like of liked it, but I did find that the bottom end on that bass was a little out of focus for my taste and a bit soft -- at least compared to the other three Sadowskys with which I have experience.

I would think the HCs might tighten it up a bit.

I am definitely in your camp on the Alder/RW. I'm totally loving my Alder/Mor Metro PJ5. Since I put the nickels on it (black label 40s) I REALLY like the vibe. Super smooth. Kind of old-school but with clarity and articulation.
 
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Chasarms said:
I'll be very interested in hearing the findings if you swap. I never really minded the "rougher" tone of the SCs, I actually like of liked it, but I did find that the bottom end on that bass was a little out of focus for my taste and a bit soft -- at least compared to the other three Sadowskys with which I have experience.

I would think the HCs might tighten it up a bit.
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You're saying you find the HC's to be tighter and more focused than the SC's? My experience has been the opposite. Interesting!
 
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Vic said:
You're saying you find the HC's to be tighter and more focused than the SC's? My experience has been the opposite. Interesting!
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No. I don't have any experience with a Sadowsky JJ5 with HCs. My experience is limited to the bridge PU on the PJs.

I replaced the stock SCs in a 2008 Fender ASJV that I had with Nordtrand nj5fs pickups and did see a significant improvement in the low end depth and focus. I was assuming one might see the same in the case of Sadowsky. Although, I can certainly see how in the example I stated, in may have been simply the improvement in the overall quality of the pickups.
 
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Chasarms said:
No. I don't have any experience with a Sadowsky JJ5 with HCs. My experience is limited to the bridge PU on the PJs.

I replaced the stock SCs in a 2008 Fender ASJV that I had with Nordtrand nj5fs pickups and did see a significant improvement in the low end depth and focus. I was assuming one might see the same in the case of Sadowsky. Although, I can certainly see how in the example I stated, in may have been simply the improvement in the overall quality of the pickups.
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Ohhhhh, ok... seriously, yeah, completely not applicable at all. FYI.
 
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Just received my January issue of BP. Not only is Rickey Minor on the cover holding a killer WL4, but there's also an article on Greg Lake (with a nice pic of him holding a Frost Gold Sadowsky VJ4), and an article on Tulley Kennedy (with a pic of his Sadowsky PJ5).

Congrats, Roger!
 
#19,107
Tom7 said:
I've long wanted a Sadowsky, and am thinking about finally doing something about that now.

I love rwinder's ash + maple Vintage for sale in the classifieds.

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But ideally I'd like a matching head stock, and perhaps blocks, and perhaps a Will Lee model so I can have the 22nd fret and the 3 band preamp... does anyone have any idea ABOUT what a bass with those specs would cost new?

Given that I play 6s most of the time anyway, I'm wondering if I wouldn't be smarter to get this used Vintage JJ with SCs, if its price was good.

Any advice?
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I'd email the shop for a price quote. They respond quite promptly.
 
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Vic said:
You're saying you find the HC's to be tighter and more focused than the SC's? My experience has been the opposite. Interesting!
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I'd say they (HC's) are smoother sounding and not as aggressive or "in your face" than SC's.

Give me that "smoother" 60's type Jazz tone over the more upfront 70's type.
 
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rodneyat said:
You can get blocks on an NYC..Just no binding.
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Oh. I thought I read otherwise on the website. I guess I should ask that question specifically then.

I didn't really ask them for a quote on a spec bass because I didn't want them to take the trouble when I'm very unsure I'll do it, so I asked for a quote on a bass they have in stock that is close to what I was wanting, and then read the site to help me estimate for myself.
 
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Tom7 - since you DID ask "any advice" I'll give you my 2 cents worth.

You say you mainly play 6s. A used Sadowsky would be a great way to test the waters and see if it's for you. If after a while you think it's great and play it a lot, you can decide if it's worth the money to get 1 more fret, blocks etc. You can sell the old one for close to what you paid and put it towards a new order.

Personally (as I've said over and over...) I think a used NYC is one of the absolute best bargains in bassdom. And rwinder's ticks almost every box for me: Vintage style, ash/maple, cool fender custom colour, SCs, nice weight. I'd be on that bass like stink on sh... er, white on rice :D

FWIW this is the route I went a few years ago. I played mostly vintage fenders, needed one 5 so bought a used NYC to "test the waters". Now I have 4 and could use a 5th... it can be a slippery slope. You've been warned :D
 
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P. Bass said:
I wonder if the "new & improved" edition of the 4 string J HC pup has a bearing on that? (by Dimarzio)
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Hey Blair,

I have both the older and newer versions of the HC 4 banger pups in my Standards.

I can't hear a difference between them. Both sound sweet to my ears!! I had HC in my WL too.
I liked them better than the SCs. But, I liked the SCs better in my Standard 5. :eek:

The 4 and 5 string HC pups are truely different animals!
 
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cripula said:
. . . I think a used NYC is one of the absolute best bargains in bassdom . . . .
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I agree, almost. A used Metro creeps down below $2K. If you don't have to have a particular top/color combo and just want to try your hand on a Sadowsky, the Metros offer every bit of the feel and function of the NYCs. The only trade is that they can be a bit heavier.

A used Sadowsky is a great value any way you look at it.
 
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SpectorDetector said:
Hey Guys,

I finally got my Sadowsky a proper setup, the difference is pretty major. My only concern is a "chorus" like sound from my E string, it's weird, that string alone sounds like it has a chorus effect on it. Could it be because of a pickup adjustment maybe? I think the pickups were adjusted from what they were before I brought it in. Any ideas? I have heard of this type issue before, but don't remember the cause.
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SpectorDetector asked about this the other day, and there were a couple of responses--one mentioned going in and out of pitch and so on.

A few months ago (and after its trip to NYC for a tuneup), my 2006 MV4 developed kind of a chorus-y sound when I play the open E string. I don't really notice it with the fretted notes. It certainly didn't do this for the first few years I had the instrument.

It doesn't go in and out of pitch--it just sounds like a toned-down version of the opening notes of "Beat It". :atoz: Any ideas on what could cause this open E chorus-y sound? Thanks!
 
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Joeykun said:
Hey Blair,

I have both the older and newer versions of the HC 4 banger pups in my Standards.

I can't hear a difference between them. Both sound sweet to my ears!! I had HC in my WL too.
I liked them better than the SCs. But, I liked the SCs better in my Standard 5. :eek:

The 4 and 5 string HC pups are truely different animals!
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Joey - You could play a BROKEN Sadowsky & it would sound sweet to my ears bro!
You KNOW where I go for a treat (BASSically Speaking of course)
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