I am not much of a "New Bass Day" guy, having done one previously.
But, I am extremely enthusiastic about this new (used) bass, so I thought I'd share it, in case anyone is thinking about taking the plunge. It's a Sadowsky Metro MS4. Buying a Metro, and used, made this very affordable for the tone it delivers.
First THANK YOU to Melamel here on TB for selling it to me, and thank you to everyone else for letting this bass go unpurchased for 2 months, which really surprised me. This gave me time to sell two pieces of gear to fund this purchase. I picked it up in person since David is not far from me. Got to play it before finalizing the purchase.
So, this is the first Sadowsky I've played. It's fantastic! Very clear throughout its range, and very even across the board. Love the preamp, it changes the tone in new and interesting ways rotating through the T/B positions. The PU balance knob dials in the reverse direction of what is typical, but an easy adjustment. It's very articulate and I do not have to struggle or strain to get clarity, presence and punch with every note.
Sadowsky owners probably find my enthusiasm cute for something that is old hat to them, no doubt. I have 14 other basses, but only my Smith rivals the quality of this bass. If not for the occasional need for a 5, or a P, or fretless, etc, I could get by with these 2 basses alone for the rest of my life, I think. I've been playing 35 years, only twice before have I been so excited about a new bass- a brand new G&L L-2000 in 1985 which was my first high quality bass and which I played the cr*p out of for years; and the Ken Smith, in 1992, were the other 2.
Enough talk, here it is: (I see from photo #2 that it needs a wipe-down, it looks much cleaner than it appears in that photo)
But, I am extremely enthusiastic about this new (used) bass, so I thought I'd share it, in case anyone is thinking about taking the plunge. It's a Sadowsky Metro MS4. Buying a Metro, and used, made this very affordable for the tone it delivers.
First THANK YOU to Melamel here on TB for selling it to me, and thank you to everyone else for letting this bass go unpurchased for 2 months, which really surprised me. This gave me time to sell two pieces of gear to fund this purchase. I picked it up in person since David is not far from me. Got to play it before finalizing the purchase.
So, this is the first Sadowsky I've played. It's fantastic! Very clear throughout its range, and very even across the board. Love the preamp, it changes the tone in new and interesting ways rotating through the T/B positions. The PU balance knob dials in the reverse direction of what is typical, but an easy adjustment. It's very articulate and I do not have to struggle or strain to get clarity, presence and punch with every note.
Sadowsky owners probably find my enthusiasm cute for something that is old hat to them, no doubt. I have 14 other basses, but only my Smith rivals the quality of this bass. If not for the occasional need for a 5, or a P, or fretless, etc, I could get by with these 2 basses alone for the rest of my life, I think. I've been playing 35 years, only twice before have I been so excited about a new bass- a brand new G&L L-2000 in 1985 which was my first high quality bass and which I played the cr*p out of for years; and the Ken Smith, in 1992, were the other 2.
Enough talk, here it is: (I see from photo #2 that it needs a wipe-down, it looks much cleaner than it appears in that photo)
. I like the aesthetics that much-- and I have never had 2 of the same bass before, generally matchy-matchy is not my thing. As it happens, a fiver just like it sold shortly before I searched out and bought this one. It'll probably be a while before another one pops up somewhere, but I am going to keep my eye out. Hopefully it doesn't come along TOO soon, I can't write that check just now!
