The Un-Official Sadowsky SA200 Thread...

[peterpalmieri]

Well, no one can blame me for not tryin' to tell ya all (about the SA210, SA410, and SA200).

FYI it's officially up for sale:

SA410

 

[IanMartinAllison]

OK - this thread needs to come back to life!

I have a question:

How many of these were made? I've heard 200, and then recently, I read that there were only 100 made. Does anyone know for sure?

 

[bikeplate]

HI

Almost positive its 100. I own #53. Killer!!

Rob

 

[Spencer!]

I heard somewhere that it was in the double digits. Number 73 here.

 

[tombowlus]

OK - this thread needs to come back to life!

I have a question:

How many of these were made? I've heard 200, and then recently, I read that there were only 100 made. Does anyone know for sure?

No more than 100, I believe.

 

[jokerjkny]

OK - this thread needs to come back to life!

I have a question:

How many of these were made? I've heard 200, and then recently, I read that there were only 100 made. Does anyone know for sure?

wow,

didnt know this. makes me love my amp all the more.

 

[BASSKADET]

I own #38.
Is there a list on here of who owns what number? Too lazy to read through 16pgs.

 

[bikeplate]

HI

Well, its been about a year with this amp. Most of the gigs were done with a Bergantino HS410, some with a 4ohm Aguilar 2x10. Overall, prolly 110 shows in all

Wow!! Without a doubt, the most musical bass amp Ive owned. Love my '67 Bassman but its a whimp compared to the SA200.

Sounds good in every room, outside, no PA, with PA, big room, small room, etc. You get the picture!!.

No issues, has worked flawlessly. I seldom touch the controls. Mess with the bottom or bass dial here and there. Ran it initially using the fat switch but find I like the clean switch a bit better overall.

The tone just plain blooms as you play. Nuances in your attack are very defined. NO lack of bottom ever!!

I love it. I hope it lasts me for many years. Cant imagine not having it now that I do. Ive been a fan of lightweight gear for years but I just suck it up and haul the SA200 to every show. Puts a smile on my face no matter how poorly my drummer plays or how drunk he gets!! LOL

Rob

 

[BASSKADET]

Nice Rob,
I don't play out but I like mine a whole lot too. I run mine through a NV610 and sometimes my HT210 4ohm.

 

[bikeplate]

HI

I know of a bitchin' Sonic Blue JJ that would sound huge! thru my amp. Wish I still had it. I envy you!!

Rob

 

[BASSKADET]

Rob, Actually it's a PJ and I'll probably never sell it. Yeah like we never heard that one before. LOL

 

[bikeplate]

HI

LOL. Yep, PJ for sure. That bass had the best neck out of all the Sadowsky's Ive owned(20+). The only thing I would have changed was ash for alder body. People still ask me about it. Looked great on stage. Never sell it? Heard that before. Also, have spoken it many times.

Rob

 

[Spencer!]

I just tracked an album with my SA200 last week, and it sounded KILLER. I used it for 9 of the 11 songs; the other two were recorded with my '63 bassman. The Sadowsky just sat perfectly in the mix and adapted to each sound the producer wanted for the track.

 

[bikeplate]

HI

Still giggin' your stompbox, Spencer. Its a great effect. Glad I have it. Great gear. Kudos!!!

Rob

 

[toniwonkanobi]

well, my payment is sent. Just waiting for mine to come!

 

[cripula]

well, my payment is sent. Just waiting for mine to come!

Lucky dog - did you scoop that from Bass Northwest?

 

[JimmyM]

I love it. I hope it lasts me for many years. Cant imagine not having it now that I do. Ive been a fan of lightweight gear for years but I just suck it up and haul the SA200 to every show. Puts a smile on my face no matter how poorly my drummer plays or how drunk he gets!! LOL

Ya, Rob...loading the big stuff in and out takes a little longer and requires a little more heavy lifting, but moving it only takes a few minutes vs. a gig that can last 3-5 hours. Quite a few former downsizers are upsizing again because of it...try as we might, there's no substitute for big

 

[toniwonkanobi]

Lucky dog - did you scoop that from Bass Northwest?

No, from a fellow TBer. Trying to decide if the HS210 will be a good match. I know bass northwest has a SA210, but would the HS210 be good enough?

 

[Spencer!]

No, from a fellow TBer. Trying to decide if the HS210 will be a good match. I know bass northwest has a SA210, but would the HS210 be good enough?

They sound nearly identical. The SA210's hardly ever come up for sale, though.

 

[toniwonkanobi]

They sound nearly identical. The SA210's hardly ever come up for sale, though.

Cause i got my HS210 for $480 shipped, whereas Bassnw has a SA210 for $499 (+ shipping). Probably not worth the headache of switching them out...