From Question thread to NBD : I bought the Sadowsky Verdine White P/J

[AngelCrusher]

EDIT - NBD pics and impressions later in the thread.


Been looking around a little for a P/J. The main ones on my radar are the Fender Precision Elites, but I think these Verdine Whites look super cool and the main reason I never got a Sadowksy was I have not ever really wanted a Super Jazz style bass, butI have always liked the brand a lot. Curious how it sounds in comparison to the Elite, and if it has a quality passive mode like the Fender does.

I have seen the video of Verdine White playing it, but that’s about all I can track down so far.

 

[JLY]

It’s part of their Satin series
My Satin is very high quality

 

[AngelCrusher]

It’s part of their Satin series
My Satin is very high quality

You are liking yours? Thats great! I think the satins look awesome.

 

[JLY]

Sorry, I should have been more clear on my previous post

I have a Satin Deluxe JJ, not the Verdine White.

The Verdine White is part of the Satin Series and the Satin’s are wonderful basses
NYC quality as a much more manageable price point for me

Can’t say how the Satin’s sound passive... the Sadowsky preamp with the VTC is so good I’ve not yet had the need to go passive

Sorry I couldn’t be of more help

 

[MD Stingray]

I’m considering to order one, but with additional shipping/import (to Europe) and VAT charges the bass will cost me close to 4000USD.

A bit expensive.

 

[AngelCrusher]

I’m considering to order one, but with additional shipping/import (to Europe) and VAT charges the bass will cost me close to 4000USD.

A bit expensive.

Yeah, if it is going to be your main player then maybe that’s ok, but just to try and see - that’s too rich for my blood.

 

[MD Stingray]

Yeah, if it is going to be your main player then maybe that’s ok, but just to try and see - that’s too rich for my blood.

Don’t think they will pop up in the classifieds anywhere soon though.

I can go for it but would need to sell two others basses.
I bought both new, so I will take a big loss when selling.

Decisions

Would like to read/watch some reviews first.

 

[AngelCrusher]

Don’t think they will pop up in the classifieds anywhere soon though.

I can go for it but would need to sell two others basses.
I bought both new, so I will take a big loss when selling.

Decisions

Would like to read/watch some reviews first.

Well there are some Metro Sadowskys out there in the wild too. I saw one on Bass San Diego.

 

[AngelCrusher]

Don’t think they will pop up in the classifieds anywhere soon though.

I can go for it but would need to sell two others basses.
I bought both new, so I will take a big loss when selling.

Decisions

Would like to read/watch some reviews first.

I just ordered one. It should sound like the HPJ, which sounds killer. I will review once I get it and spend time with it. Fully expecting it to be my main player.

 

[MD Stingray]

I just ordered one. It should sound like the HPJ, which sounds killer. I will review once I get it and spend time with it. Fully expecting it to be my main player.

Awesome!!!

Looking forward to your review.

What color did you go for?

 

[AngelCrusher]

Awesome!!!

Looking forward to your review.

What color did you go for?

Ocean blue. It was instant love and I basically had to have it.

 

[MD Stingray]

Ocean blue. It was instant love and I basically had to have it.

I guess you beat me to it fantastic!

 

[AngelCrusher]

I guess so, yeah. . I don't buy many basses, and I play the crap out of the ones I buy, so don't worry, this thing will be used a ton.

 

[MD Stingray]

No worries, happy for you.
You know that you’re also supporting a good cause? Some of your money will be donated.

 

[AngelCrusher]

Yes, and I think that is really awesome too. Made the expense a little more palpable.

No worries, happy for you.
You know that you’re also supporting a good cause? Some of your money will be donated.

 

[kobass]

I ordered a Verdine White Signature in Satin Fiesta Red back in March. I was told about a six month wait, so hopefully Septemberish.

 

[MD Stingray]

View attachment 3063688 I ordered a Verdine White Signature in Satin Fiesta Red back in March. I was told about a six month wait, so hopefully Septemberish.

Come on! This is a set up...

I gotta have one too now.

 

[kobass]

Come on! This is a set up...

I gotta have one too now.

C'mon man-it's easy! All you need is a credit card!

 

[NOVAX]

The hard part is deciding which finish.

 

[MD Stingray]

The hard part is deciding which finish.

I would prefer the same as Verdine is using, Olympic white.
But is seems that Verdine’s has a darker fretboard?

If Sadowsky is using lighter
grade fretboards, like it seems they use for yours and Angelcrusher I’d prefer a blue, orange or red body.

 

[AngelCrusher]

Orange would rule. I love that red too. The 6 month wait would be tough on me.

The satin series is the best upper end boutique pricing I have seen. To me, they look amazing, and you are getting a NYC Sadowsky with hipshot tuners for under $3k. I believe the bass I ordered weighs just over 7 pounds. That’s incredible.