Looked like we needed another Sadowsky thread, so...

[mgmadian]

Nice score, Adrian! I'm lovin' my Tokyo 5 (formerly owned by Nino)... it's now my only 5-string fretted. Plays superbly (esp nice in the upper frets), sounds like a million $$: very full/even/responsive/solid/clear/growly when I want it to be, etc.

I've thought about swapping out the single-coils + pre for Sad hum-cancellers and a NYC pre, but am happy as-is. The single-coils do have some noise when solo'd, but they're the quietest single-coils I've ever experienced... a testament to the shielding of the bass/cavity/probably within the pup covers, too.

I'm really likin' the black finish w/blocks... matches my '71 Jazz (except you need to put a WBW guard on it).

 

[bikeplate]

HI

A, I am totally jealous. Would love a Tokyo but could never find one under 10lbs! Yours must totally rock and light to boot. Too cool. And yes, you are now in the club LOL

Rob

 

[mgmadian]

Are the "Tokyo" basses the predecessor to the Metro, because I only see the NYC and Metros on the Sadowsky site.

Kind of... the Tokyo's have full-sized bodies, single-coils and the Tokyo pre (similar to NYC pre but with treble cut, and supposedly slightly "warmer" sound, FWIW). They're no longer made AFAIK.

Metros have the 7/8 body, hum-cancellers and the NYC pre, and are currently made, also in Japan.

 

[MAJOR METAL]

Welcome back to the Fold Brother Adrian , Sadowsky Tokyo certainly does count!.I really loved mine but had to part with it to help finance the Greenburst 5 with quilt top Roger is building for me . How do you like the neck profile?, it really did it for me , nice wide and flat.Welcome back and keep rockin Bro.

 

[Jonki]

thats the most _MASSIVE_ jazz bass i've ever seen!

 

[adrian garcia]

another full day rehearsal and the bass smoked! like has been said here before, very even, growly when you dig in, and clean and very expressive. The neck feels great, Major!
the neck pocket is RIDICULOUS. it is probably the tighest i have ever seen.
I ordered a couple of alternative pickguards from a guy that made one that is on the bass now- it has a matte black one now, but i wanted the b/w/b like the original and i also ordered a black pearloid- i will probably be buying a couple more 'outfits' for it as i go along.
Bikeplate, i KNOW! it is nice and ligt and comfy... super nice Jazz bass!

 

[adrian garcia]

thats the most _MASSIVE_ jazz bass i've ever seen!

I am convinced that the full size body adds and element that i love in the Jazz style bass. They sound, well....bigger.

 

[Jonki]

I am convinced that the full size body adds and element that i love in the Jazz style bass. They sound, well....bigger.

yeah! very nice bass, you better post som clips of it

 

[andysvec]

hey adrian, is this the bass that Tom was selling?

I wrote to him the minute I saw the ad and couldn't make up my mind, so I told him to search for your want ad and that if you didn't buy it in the next few days I would.

I'm grabbing the next one for sure, you can forward any replies you still get from your want ad to me.

 

[BigMikeW]

That is so awesome. I'd love to get ahold of one that light.

That is what is keepign me from buying th Metro UV's. 10 lbs. is too much for me. I gotta be able to stand with a bass for hours on end if necessary.

Just gorgeous man! Damn!

 

[adrian garcia]

Thanks, Mike- with the Comfort Strapp ad the lighter weight, it should be ok for me, I also have to wear the bass sometimes for 3 gigs in one day, so my back thanks me.
Andy, indeed, it was Tom's bass, i grabbed it but quick! i had another fella send me an email, but he decided to keep it, if i hear from him, i will send him your way- peace!- A

 

[MAJOR METAL]

another full day rehearsal and the bass smoked! like has been said here before, very even, growly when you dig in, and clean and very expressive. The neck feels great, Major!
the neck pocket is RIDICULOUS. it is probably the tighest i have ever seen.
I ordered a couple of alternative pickguards from a guy that made one that is on the bass now- it has a matte black one now, but i wanted the b/w/b like the original and i also ordered a black pearloid- i will probably be buying a couple more 'outfits' for it as i go along.
Bikeplate, i KNOW! it is nice and ligt and comfy... super nice Jazz bass!

If your going clothes shopping for her may i recomend something in White Pearliod.

 

[tommixx]

Great score adrian!! I really would like to have gotten a Tokyo myself but I thought they were all over 10 Lbs!! You lucky dog!! My NYC is 8.4 lbs and I REALLY appreciate the lighter weight on those long sessions....I've got a NYC Caramel Burst Ash/Malple coming and I HOPE that it is as light or lighter than the one I have now....Welcome to the club!!! Play the heck out of her and keep us posted!!

Peace,

T

 

[embellisher]

Very nice, Adrian! Congrats.

 

[MAJOR METAL]

Adrian

I am looking foward to hearing your Sadowsky live Tuesday.

 

[adrian garcia]

let's pray for a good soundman!
the show is at John Burns Park, Massapequa, Long Island-
we are arriving Jul 4th in the evening hopefully in time to catch some fireworks- we are lodging in real style this time:
BEST WESTERN BAR HARBOUR INN
5050 SUNRISE HWY
MASSAPEQUA PARK NY 11762
show day, we have soundcheckt etc- we can hook up the evening before, or show day - call my cell, i'll be looking for ya! peace, A

 

[andysvec]

You gotta post a pic of you and Sheena up here just like Al and Vanessa (or better yet, just Sheena holding the Sadowsky ). She seems to still look stunning in any recent photos I recall seeing lately.