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Sadowsky/Warwick Announcement Video
- Thread starter PRS-Man23
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That is interesting. Not surprisingly, there were some significant shortcuts taken to get the MetroExpress at the more or less $1,000 mark like no VTC and a less expensive bridge.
I really want to get my hands on a MetroExpress when it comes out. I want to know if it feels like a Sadowsky in my hands. If it feels like a Sadowsky, has the signature sound, and has the expected fit and finish, it will be worth the money. It will be very interesting to see how this bass will compare to Sire V7 second generation or a V10. €739 is $823.09, I am guessing that that is the four string price, and that is within $200 of a Sire.
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I agree. That’s a very competitive price point for a Sadowsky branded instrument....
Looking forward to trying one out, I’m sure they will be nice instruments otherwise Roger would not be putting his name/reputation on the line here. I believe he truly wants to get as many players in the door with a Sadowsky bass. Can’t wait to see some better videos come NAMM!
Looking forward to trying one out, I’m sure they will be nice instruments otherwise Roger would not be putting his name/reputation on the line here. I believe he truly wants to get as many players in the door with a Sadowsky bass. Can’t wait to see some better videos come NAMM!
You can tell the man(Roger) is very detailed oriented and a perfectionist. I'm confident the metro Express are going to be amazing instruments with an attractive price point. Can't wait
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That's a very nice Koa top on the Sadowsky Master Built bass.
5:45.
Fender copies.
Sighs.
Turns and walks to the door
Fender copies.
Sighs.
Turns and walks to the door
I have no problem with Roger doing what's best for Sadowsky and Co...
... which also includes Roger, by the way.
I say enjoy your retirement Roger, no matter what you want to do!
... which also includes Roger, by the way.
I say enjoy your retirement Roger, no matter what you want to do!
The first metro's didn't come standard with VTC, when I ordered NAMM 3 of 5 (RV5) my first Sadowsky, I had to pay an upcharge to get the VTC. I miss that bass. All three of those price points are REAL good. The Metro Express appears to give a good run to the Sire's, although if Ovankol is similar to mahogany it will sound a bit different than a standard J. From what I've seen Mahogany is a great body material for a rocker that wants a thicker tone. The Metro's with a retail similar to American standard Fenders will be a steal if the retain Sadowsky's QC and set up. And the Metro Masterbuilts could be sleepers, priced like a new Metro with NYC chambered bodies and features. From a marketing standpoint, I'd love to be a sales rep. Roger, are you listening?
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The first metro's didn't come standard with VTC, when I ordered NAMM 3 of 5 (RV5) my first Sadowsky, I had to pay an uncharge to get the VTC. I miss that bass. All three of those price points are REAL good. The Metro Express appears to give a good run to the Sire's, although if Ovankol is similar to mahogany it will sound a bit different than a standard J. From what I've seen Mahogany is a great body material for a rocker that wants a thicker tone. The Metro's with a retail similar to American standard Fenders will be a steal if the retain Sadowsky's QC and set up. And the Metro Masterbuilts could be sleepers, priced like a new Metro with NYC chambered bodies and features. From a marketing standpoint, I'd love to be a sales rep. Roger, are you listening?
That sounds like a great second career.
I prefer traditional alder/ash, but definitely intrigued by the metro express at sub $800 price point.
That masterbuilt with Duncan soapbars is pretty sweet lookin...
My initial impression is that it seems to be battling with Sire an I would expect quality similar to a Chinese-made Warwick of a similar price.
Hmmm........imagine buying a Sadowsky and having to mod it.....no thanks. I'd much rather wait out a good deal for a real deal Sadowsky. A Sadowsky with a cheap bridge and probably tuners? Nope! I would hope the preamp is not a cheap Chinese version. The only plus is the weight guaranteed being 9lbs or less. You'd think they'd want to get it right. He said the logo was wrong and something else (can't remember).
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I'd take the sire, personally. With no VTC I'd have no way to get roll back the high end. Just my thoughts.
What I hate is the jump from the metro express at <$800 nothing else until $2400. Giving up the sweet spot for me personally at around $1500
Are the really shooting for the Sire market? Maybe, but no vtc would make me pick the sire easily.
This is Roger's way of semi-retiring and cashing out. Good for him.
Having a passive tone pot does give a real advantage to Sire, still I need to play and handle a Chinese Warwick Sadowsky before I came to any conclusions. A lot of times playability and overall construction can make up for simpler electronics. Furthermore, Sadowsky made his reputation long before he added the VTC.
Sell your Metro expresses now before the cat's out of the bag and your instrument loses half its value.
Also it's fascinating that he hasn't made an affordable entry-level instrument for his entire career spanning almost 45 years but all of a sudden in semi-retirement he will.... let's be clear, this isn't cashing out, this is a mass dilution of the brand with money as the motivation. If anything this will just make NYC Masterbuilt more valuable down the line.
Also it's fascinating that he hasn't made an affordable entry-level instrument for his entire career spanning almost 45 years but all of a sudden in semi-retirement he will.... let's be clear, this isn't cashing out, this is a mass dilution of the brand with money as the motivation. If anything this will just make NYC Masterbuilt more valuable down the line.
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