MTD 535 vs. Sadowsky Modern-5

[Dan Knowlton]

I have both:
Sadowsky 5-24 - ash body, maple top, ebony fretboard
MTD 535- Avodire body, flamed maple top, wenge/wenge neck.

My Sadowsky is my #2 bass - after my Ken Lawrence Brase 5 because of the sound in a band situation. It just cuts through and fills up the bottom so well. My MTD is a close #3 and is much more aggressive/punchy than the Sadowsky. REALLY articulate sound but doesn' "bloom" as much when you play longer notes.

If you are sticking to funk, I would recommend the MTD. If you play a bit of everything I would recommend the Sadowsky.

Either way, you will have a fantastic instrument.

Dan K.

 

[was3funk]

Thanks for all the input everyone. Not only will I end up will a great bass, but this bassist community rocks!

Peace,

-was3

 

[was3funk]

Also, I forgot to mention that I'm in the market for one of these basses either the MTD or Sadowsky. If anyone knows of any for sale, please PM me. Much Appreciated.

Thanks,

-was3

 

[Paul Secondino]

MTD basses are definitely voiced to do hte funk. Sadowski is no slouch but I have played atleast a dozen different MTD 4-5 and 6 strings and no matter which neck or body woods they have, Mike always consistently gets these basses to sound really tight and always have a dead nuts slap tone. He voiced those things with a definite EQ curve in mind

If you didn't need the super slap tone, the Sadowski would be a pretty even contender. And as mentioned, MTD and Sadowski do feel alot different so try both.

 

[was3funk]

What would either bass go for pre-owned in excellent condition? I'm thinking 2K-2.5K, Is this in the ball park?

Thanks again for all the input!

-was3

 

[cheezewiz]

You can buy a new Metro M5/24 for about 2.5K. A used NYC may go for that, but probably slightly more. A used MTD535 will also be in that ballpark.

 

[lefty007]

I bought and sold my MTD 535 for $2000 (mint, but it was a no-top bass, fairly plain) and I bought and sold my Sadowsky 5-24 NYC, also mint, and also no top, for $2500.