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BGRA: Sadowsky 24-Fret 5-String
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Sadowsky |
Model |
24-Fret 5-String |
| Reviewer |
David Adler, 4 Years on Bass |
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Item owned |
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Price paid |
$ 3000 |
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Neck Type | 1 Piece Maple Bolt-On |
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Fingerboard | Fretted Maple |
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Body Type | Swamp Ash with quilted Maple Top |
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Finish | transparent `59 Sunburst finish |
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Pickup(s) | 2 Custom EMG 40J Soapbars |
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Controls | vol. pan. passive tone control, stacked bass/treb |
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EMail : d.adler@pcmag.de
I spent many nights thinking about if I should by a Sadowsky or not. Many of
my favourite bass players and bands (AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Metallica) play
Sadowskys and as my band is mainly covering songs of them, we all are
looking for the best tone possible. When I first played a Sadowsky at a
local music store over here in Germany it waas as if I had been hit by 1000
Pounds of energy. I was suprised how great the neck feels, how loud it is,
even without any amp.
So I decided to order one from the U.S. I decided to take a 24-Fret 5 String
because it has all opportunitys a player can want. I also wanted a superb
finish and orderd transparent `59 Sunburst because it looks really great
especially on stage with all the lights and stuff.
And now, 6 Months later, I recieved the greatest instrument on the planet.
It sounds perfect with the preamp that I already own for three years. Even
small amps (for example me 15W Peavey Amp) make it sound absolutely great.
Its perfect for playing solos beyond the 15th fret on the G-String, but also
perfect on the first three frets !
All in all, I can say that IŽll never need another bass!
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