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SADOWSKY IS THE BE ALL AND END ALL

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#185
flipper_gv said:
OMG at least read what I've written. I've said that SADOWSKY WERE GREAT BASSES AND MY JUDGEMENT WAS ONLY ETHICAL.

I like Sadowsky basses. I love their tones, their consistency and all. But I hate the fact that they simply have copied. and remember:

THIS IS AN ETHICAL POINT OF VIEW.

P.S.: And cheap doesn't mean bad, it means inexpensive.
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Ahh...gotcha now, I guess I just couldn't see past the part where you disqualified your point of saying they are "great basses" with the "alder is alder" & ******* cheap wood" or "standard basses with great electronics".

But now that you cleared that up, we're cool......

PS: cheap to me is well.....cheap.
Inexpensive is, well......inexpensive!!!:D

I'm yet to hear "inexpensive piece of junk", but hear "cheap piece of junk".
For former just doesn't fall off the lips like the latter.....;)









(notice the smilies Flipper)
 
#186
It's unfortunate that so many people here (the haterZ and nut swingers) solely get their information and opinions on basses from the internets. There's a camp of people who dislike Sadowsky just because of the price and their own perceived value of an instrument, and others who see them as the pinnacle of Jazz basses just because of their price.

I've spent hours with quite a few different Sadowsky basses (Metro and NY) demoing them. I don't even claim to know that much about them. I know enough about them to know they're not my cup of tea sound wise. However, every one I've ever played has immaculate details, perfect fretwork and the signature sound. I understand that until you've personally owned an instrument you can't even begin to form a competent opinion of an instrument.

The whole parts bass debate is stupid too. Yes they're parts basses, however aren't all Jazz basses parts basses? Reguardless of what level of customization is made to them, they're all still CNC'd bodies and necks. Does it really matter if the wood is CNC'd in house or across country? The fact about Sadowskys is there's a long waiting list to have one made so there's something right about them.
 
#187
Beav said:
It's unfortunate that so many people here (the haterZ and nut swingers) solely get their information and opinions on basses from the internets. There's a camp of people who dislike Sadowsky just because of the price and their own perceived value of an instrument, and others who see them as the pinnacle of Jazz basses just because of their price.

I've spent hours with quite a few different Sadowsky basses (Metro and NY) demoing them. I don't even claim to know that much about them. I know enough about them to know they're not my cup of tea sound wise. However, every one I've ever played has immaculate details, perfect fretwork and the signature sound. I understand that until you've personally owned an instrument you can't even begin to form a competent opinion of an instrument.

The whole parts bass debate is stupid too. Yes they're parts basses, however aren't all Jazz basses parts basses? Reguardless of what level of customization is made to them, they're all still CNC'd bodies and necks. Does it really matter if the wood is CNC'd in house or across country? The fact about Sadowskys is there's a long waiting list to have one made so there's something right about them.
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And on that note, I'm going to bed!!!
Well said from someone who presented a very sound point about why they didn't like them.

I'm still yet to play a Roscoe that I like (not a Fender Roscoe Beck- a Roscoe bass).
Don't like the body how it hangs on me and haven't really dug the tone. But man everyone I see is expertly put together and beautifully finished.
They're not worth it to me, but to some they are.
They might possess an original body shape, but don't they <insert sarcasm here> use after market, off the shelf pick-ups and electronics????<sarcasm off>
Ask a few TB'rs who own them (Bard) if they care.
They don't.
And neither do I.
Great basses, just not for me.

THANK YOU AND GOOD NIGHT!!!!!!!

(how come I have a feeling this thread will be closed when I get up tomorrow?!?!:D)
 
#188
flipper_gv said:
oh yeah you're right, 4 years... that's quite long... and it was when the company was co-owned by Ned Steinberger Spector and Hans, then Hans Peter bought all the parts he needed to be the owner (by having the majority of parts) and then designed the thumb NT.
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I never heard that story before. Seems Warwick hasn't either.

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#189
flipper_gv said:
oh yeah you're right, 4 years... that's quite long... and it was when the company was co-owned by Ned Steinberger Spector and Hans, then Hans Peter bought all the parts he needed to be the owner (by having the majority of parts) and then designed the thumb NT.
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BobXboB said:
I never heard that story before. Seems Warwick hasn't either.

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Yeah, didn't Spector sue Warwick over the Streamer shape and headstock????



Hmm......one of their best selling basses and a complete rip off of a Spector......weird......:hmm:

From Warwicks site said:
The Washburn "Bantam" further influenced the original design. Hans Peter later realized that Ned Steinberger's headless design was the original source of much of Nobby's inspiration. The final design is an amalgam of influences from Washburn, Aria, Steinberger, Nobby and Hans Peter Wilfer.
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#192
Sadowsky basses, makes me want to pee!!!
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Or wear funny hats on tour!!
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OK, I'm seriously going to bed now when I post pics of myself!!:D
 
#195
I am a real sucker but I gotta get in on this just to see how far it goes! By the way, I have 2 Sadowskys now and another on the way...Roger is the man! I still want more of them!! I am shameless...

Peace,

T
 
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