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Sadowsky advice!!!

bikeplate

bikeplate

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Jun 7, 2001
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#1
Hi!

Guys and gals, what do you think? I've got a vintage 5 on order but I saw this one today and I fell in love!! Nice and light, too. I gig a ton and I need it light. Anyways, talk me into it. I think I'm done but I'd appreciate the comments you might have. I already have 2 of them and I know I'm gonna love it. It's just a matter of color at this point. Thanx. Off to a gig. Hopefully some of you will respond

Rob:D
 
#4
I agree with Jeff to a point. I think there is a chance you will get tired of the colour, however, that is a sweet looking bass! I really like the Red that Sadowsky uses. I also really like the bursts. Either way, its a Sadowsky!
 
#6
Hi!

Thanx people. I think it sizzles and I'm pretty sure I'm gonna go for it. I have a black 5 now and I'm tired of trying to keep it clean! haha
Bursts are cool but I'm trying to stay away from traditional on this one. I like the whole vibe of it

Thanx again for replying

Rob
 
#8
First, that must be a killer looking bass in person becaused figured red tops are very hard to photograph well. So if it looks good here, it'll look twice as figured and dramatic in real life.

Color choice is so personal: it's like asking, should I be with a blonde, brunette, or redhead? (Yeah, I know, all three!)

I've had a black cherry (not quite red) flamed PRS since 1989 that I love. I'm not tired of it. The only 'burst I have is my carmelburst Sadowsky J bass. My other figured top guitars are solid colors and not bursts: green, tigers eye, and natural.
 
#10
Originally posted by bikeplate
Hi!

Guys and gals, what do you think? I've got a vintage 5 on order but I saw this one today and I fell in love!! Nice and light, too. I gig a ton and I need it light. Anyways, talk me into it. I think I'm done but I'd appreciate the comments you might have. I already have 2 of them and I know I'm gonna love it. It's just a matter of color at this point. Thanx. Off to a gig. Hopefully some of you will respond

Rob:D
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Rob, you know your other Sadowsky's are lonely and they are needing a new friend, so hell yes, buy this wonderful crafted, excellent sounding, light weight, playing bass!

Heck, the money you will save on doctor bills alone will pay for this bass and, the next two you are planning on purchasing.

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Treena
 
#14
Bike, nice bass.
I almost got a red quilt but decided on the much less flashy pj4 Inca Silver, because I thought I would get tired of the red. The silver just had this timeless appeal to it. Red is faster though! So, I guess your PJ4 won't be the fav for a while. uberockin!
 
#16
Sorry to highjack the thread, but I wanted to ask JimS how his Sad compares to his PRS tone-wise.
I was lucky enough to come across an early PRS five-string a few years ago and love the way she plays and the way she sounds, but she's about ready for a cushy retirement after about 15 billion gigs.
I've had a Sadowsky in my hands only once, at a shop in Manhattan, and loved the way it felt. But the dead strings on it made it impossible to judge the tone. How do the two compare, especially in the midrange frequencies?
Thanks,
KFS
 
#17
Originally posted by KUNGfuSHERIFF
Sorry to highjack the thread, but I wanted to ask JimS how his Sad compares to his PRS tone-wise.
I was lucky enough to come across an early PRS five-string a few years ago and love the way she plays and the way she sounds, but she's about ready for a cushy retirement after about 15 billion gigs.
I've had a Sadowsky in my hands only once, at a shop in Manhattan, and loved the way it felt. But the dead strings on it made it impossible to judge the tone. How do the two compare, especially in the midrange frequencies?
Thanks,
KFS
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I'm sorry if I misled you. My 1989 PRS black cherry is a Custom 24 guitar and not bass. I never played a PRS bass. However, I recall that Paul Smith himself said the early basses he made in the 80s and 90s were great for reggae but not really on the mark as much as his guitars.
 
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Here are a few headstocks... the third one (maple fb. + chrome hardware) has got the nicest figuring IMO.

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