Product: Sadowsky NYC 24F5
Price Paid: USD 3775
Submitted
03/30/2007
at
06:54pm
by
Rob
Features
:
9
Sadowsky NYC 24F5 5-string bass, made in Brooklyn NY (2007).
24 frets, maple neck w/ birds-eye maple fretboard (no fret markers)
Swamp Ash body (chambered) with quilted maple top, cherry sunburst finish. Small jazz style body.
Dual soapbar pickups, volume, blend, VTC (vintage tone control) with push/pull bypass, stacked treb/bass boost EQ.
The famous Sadowsky Preamp, single 9V.
Shipped with Portabag gig bag.
7.5lbs!!!!!
Although it has every feature I want, it may lack for others (hence the 9 out of 10).
Sound
:
10
In a word..amazing. Cuts through a mix like you wouldn't believe. No noise on any setting. With the VTC off it is nice and bright (modern) and as you add the VTC in, suddenly it is ready for Motown, very musical and flexible preamp.
Low notes are very distinct, strong fundamental tones. I play rock and funk and this is the machine.
Action, Fit, & Finish
:
10
Perfect - not a single flaw. Fit and finish was amazing. The setup was great, even a bit low for my liking, a very simple adjustment and I was in heaven.
Reliability/Durability
:
10
Looks very reliable, would use it without a backup.
Included strap locks.
Customer Support
:
10
Since I had to custom order this bass I dealt directly with the company. The customer service at Sadowsky is legendary and now that I have experienced it first-hand, their quality rep is well deserved.
Overall Rating
:
10
Been playing for about 20 years, the most amazing instrument I have owned (I also have Pedulla, Paul Reed Smith, and L'arrivee so I have experience with high-end instruments). If it was stolen I would be on the phone with another deposit and send my insurance money right back to Roger in NYC.
