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Has anyone bought and NOT liked a Sadowsky??

#401
maurilio said:
You are probably right and I am TOTALLY fine with the OP. He's question his legit!

Still, I'm talking about some other people who should learn to deal with others with respect and consideration, especially when they have no experience end/or knowledge in the matter.

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What a beautiful dream, Mo:D. I wouldn't hold my breath. I'd even bet that many of them don't even realize what they're doing.
 
#402
csala said:
That's kinda harsh. You seem more concerned with his profit margin than the quality of his basses. I've had plenty of handmade basses and they're not all they're cracked up to be.
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+100

I used to collect highend pocket knives, and frankly, many handmade knives had issues that expensive factory or limited production did not. I'm favor of CNC, Plek, or anything else that allows a maker to consistently put out a great product.;)
 
#403
Mark Latimour said:
... Just for the sake of throwing some words on the page, one of the things that really makes me want to support "Sadowsky" is Roger...
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I'd go further than that and state that everyone I've dealt with at Sadowsky has been as caring and accommodating as Roger... Kevin, Rob and Nino (and others I haven't interacted with) also deserve a shout out. It's quite evident that Roger is a great leader proven by the experience with his team. The bottom line is that you can't go wrong buying a Sadowsky if you can afford it. They are worth every penny.

Disclaimer: I've owned about 8 Sadowsky basses but do not currently own one. However I know I will own one in the future.
 
#405
capnsandwich said:
Scarlett Johansson? I'd like Jessica Alba instead, or is that a $200 option?
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Are ya sure???

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(oh, and Scarlett is the $200 option :D)
 
#413
Eric Perry said:
I've been to the Roscoe shop. I have seen the work, by hand, they do. I've seen the floors covered in sawdust from instruments being cut, and assembled, by hand. I've chatted with Gard about the work, by hand, that goes in to each and every instrument. If I *ever* buy a boutique bass again (which I doubt I will), it will be a Roscoe... Or a Nordstrand.

Again, NO disrespect whatsoever. I just know that I want my very hard-earned money to actually pay for something truly designed, built, assembled set-up, etc.
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So you didn't see the CNC machine at the Roscoe shop? Because they do both CNC and hand routing for their instruments.

Rob Allen uses a CNC for his basses as well. I suppose you'd dismiss his instruments because of that?

Reality check on aisle 5 please...

Next thing you'll cross something off the list because it came from Asia...

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#417
I owned a Metro once. I disliked everything about the bass (regarding playability and sound). The neck was extremely uncomfortable and the electronics sounded thin and brittle. The neck....juts doesnt compare to what a Lakland feels like. Fit and finish were on par for what one would expect in that league of bass guitars. Rogers basses just don't do it for me....sorry!! Can't say I didnt try. Regarding the whole CNC thing, I will agree with a previous poster who mentioned that handmade basses aren't what they are cracked up to be. I have a very expensive hand made bass from a well regarded luthier. I bought the bass used from TB. If I would have paid full price for the bass (close to $5K), I would have been extremely pissed off. For $5K I expect perfection. This bass was far from perfect. Even when considering the price I paid for the bass, I was still a little taken back at some things I noticed on the bass.

As far as my favs.....I have have tried MANY brands over the years. The one bass that has remained in my stable for last 10 years or so, and has been there since the day I bought it, is my Lakland 5594. My only gripe is I wish Lakland offered a 34" scale option. My 5594 is the bass which all others are judged. Next would be Low End. I had a LEJ that I never should of sold. In regards to playability, it played better than my Lakland. However, I had the neck reshaped....so that's kinda cheating. Next is Elrick. Elrick make of some of the easiest playing basses on the market. They have one of the best feeling necks out there next to Lakland. I had an Evo. I have always wanted an Elrick NJS.
 

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