Well, we all have different experiences, tastes and approaches.Perhaps - but that's me I guess.
Use what you like a d enjoy playing
Well, we all have different experiences, tastes and approaches.Perhaps - but that's me I guess.
The tone is mostly the preamp though. Easy to either use the pedal version or drop the on-board version into a much cheaper bass and get “the Sadowsky tone”.To me the price difference is totally worth it. Yes, there is the finish and the build, but also the tone!
Those high end basses have something way superior against the standard instruments. I've always found those Fender, Music man, Lakland.... basses great. But there was always a compromise in a way or another. This never happened with my Sadowsky's.
Well, we all have different experiences, tastes and approaches.
Use what you like a d enjoy playing
I always thought it was me, still could be.I understand. Sucks. Here's the deal though; I could never see the point to say a Fodera or a Sadowsky over my Fender Jazz or Precision. For me, it always seemed like overkill. I mean I know that they are outstanding basses - but I could never see the real difference in tone. This after many, MANY years of touring, playing 4-5 nights a week for 20 or so years, then playing locally 3-5 nights a week locally.
I have a friend who plays bass in our Church Worship band. Owns a Fodera. He saved for (literally) years to purchase his. He allowed me to play it several times and frankly, I still don 't get it. That doesn't mean that it isn't a wonderful instrument (it is) but unjustifiable to me. Just seems like buying a Ferrai while working for minimum wage, if you know what I mean. Besides, I would go ape-s*it crazy if it fell, or I banged in to something on stage - I would have a heart attack, and at my age, that wouldn't be a good thing.
Then there is my Wife.......................
Someone there at Fender replied to an email I once sent.If you have issues with your Sadowsky, you can call Mr. Sadowsky and chat about it - it's closer to a Mom and Pop operation in that respect. He even pops up on here from time to time.
Mr. Fender is less...available.
I understand. Sucks. Here's the deal though; I could never see the point to say a Fodera or a Sadowsky over my Fender Jazz or Precision. For me, it always seemed like overkill. I mean I know that they are outstanding basses - but I could never see the real difference in tone. This after many, MANY years of touring, playing 4-5 nights a week for 20 or so years, then playing locally 3-5 nights a week locally.
I have a friend who plays bass in our Church Worship band. Owns a Fodera. He saved for (literally) years to purchase his. He allowed me to play it several times and frankly, I still don 't get it. That doesn't mean that it isn't a wonderful instrument (it is) but unjustifiable to me. Just seems like buying a Ferrai while working for minimum wage, if you know what I mean. Besides, I would go ape-s*it crazy if it fell, or I banged in to something on stage - I would have a heart attack, and at my age, that wouldn't be a good thing.
Then there is my Wife.......................
Yes! I would like to buy a Sadowsky before I get too old to play. Every year it seems a little further away. Between COVID & Hurricane Sally we have not gigged since September. Can't justify it,,,,Selection of woods, attention to details, and the preamp.[/
The issue of price point, value for money etc is only relevant when talking about certain new instruments. A Sadowsky is not that expensive when comparing to a pre CBS or a CS Fender bass.
Currently owning 5 Sadowsky NYC's and having owned around 15 total Japanese and NYC, none were ever sloppy, like not even close. Please post a photo or video of these sloppy Sadowsky's.I think I'd go by individual instrument rather than builder vs. builder in this particular case as I have seen very well made Fenders and relatively sloppy Sadowsky basses.
I'd try basses from both and get what feels and sounds best.
Currently owning 5 Sadowsky NYC's and having owned around 15 total Japanese and NYC, none were ever sloppy, like not even close. Please post a photo or video of these sloppy Sadowsky's.
I think you may be missing my point.Currently owning 5 Sadowsky NYC's and having owned around 15 total Japanese and NYC, none were ever sloppy, like not even close. Please post a photo or video of these sloppy Sadowsky's.
In my experience I've yet to see a sloppy CS Fender, however I'm not saying a few haven't turned out wellEveryone's experiences vary. I've played quite a few Sadowskys, never seen a relatively sloppy one. I have seen many relatively sloppy Fenders, at all price points, including a Custom Shop Custom Classic I ordered and waited 9 months for. Swirls in the finish, the pickguard didn't match up to the control plate. I'll never buy another Fender.
I agree that Sadowsky has a specific recognizable tone that you either like or you don't.No, we can't. The Difference between the two that matters is the tone. So for me it's an easy choice: I just don't like the Sadowsky tone. But that does not help YOU make a choice. Only YOU can decide which tone tone does it for you. Both tones are very distinctive and each have their fans. So listen carefully and choose wisely grasshopper. No matter what you decide you won't be sorry.
Fantastic instruments. At least as good as the Tokyo made, however, with way more options in terms of finish.I'm not completely sold on the Warwick era Sadowsky yet so I can't speak of them with any solid opinion.