Sadowsky

[scubaduba]

I'd like a sadowsky.

me too

 

[Chasarms]

So is it really the Sadowsky pups and pre that make the sound? I mean, what would sadowsky pups and pre sound like in, say, a Peavy or Fender or Lakland...

I would have to think the circuit is a lot of it.

But Sadowsky also uses very light weight woods and in some cases, chambers the bodies to further reduce weight. This does have an impact of the resonance of the instrument. Sadowsky uses a VERY high quality grade of maple in the neck. The necks are some of the stiffest I have ever encountered. This would play a part.

And, of course, the attention to detail in the fit and assembly is at the very, very top of the industry, which would have some impact on the tone as well.

 

[Chef]

exactly!

I would have to think the circuit is a lot of it.

But Sadowsky also uses very light weight woods and in some cases, chambers the bodies to further reduce weight. This does have an impact of the resonance of the instrument. Sadowsky uses a VERY high quality grade of maple in the neck. The necks are some of the stiffest I have ever encountered. This would play a part.

And, of course, the attention to detail in the fit and assembly is at the very, very top of the industry, which would have some impact on the tone as well.

 

[Rickett Customs]

Seriously? You can't hear that mean bass in this?

He's practically not there at all on ...And Justice For All, but the bass is pretty present in the mix on all subsequent albums.

Plus, he's considerably louder on the Voivod albums he's played on, and is still using Sadowsky basses in that band.

IIRC, a few of those songs on Load, including king nothing were recorded on an Alembic.