Barks Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 After much deliberation I've only gone and put a deposit on a new Sadowsky Metro! I have tried no end of J basses lately without finding a single one that impressed me as much as a RV4 Metro that I tried a while back and didn't buy. (Well it was white and I don't really like white basses somehow!) I've gone against my try-before-buying policy but I really have only heard good things about Sadowsky. Tell me I did the right thing...! It was the exchange rate that made me do it! Neil ps. so much for my signature! :grin: 'The most important thing is to settle on a bass then commit to it. Get to know your bass inside and out and play it in every situation you can.' Marcus Miller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcadmus Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 On the bright side, if you don't like it the resale value should be pretty good. But I'm betting you'll love it. "Tours widely in the southwestern tip of Kentucky" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil W Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 From what I've heard, you won't regret it . . . and jcadmus has a point about the resale value. Enjoy! http://philwbass.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted January 30, 2007 Share Posted January 30, 2007 You will love your new bass. Congratulations! Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenfxj Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Tell me I did the right thing...! You did the right thing. I can't imagine your being disappointed with a Sadowsky. Congratulations and good luck! Push the button Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barks Posted January 31, 2007 Author Share Posted January 31, 2007 Thanks guys. Quite excited by the prospect actually! 'The most important thing is to settle on a bass then commit to it. Get to know your bass inside and out and play it in every situation you can.' Marcus Miller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 I know that feeling - I've just ordered a Tascam 2488 digital 24 track 24 bit recorder! And now to record an album... I'm sure the Sadowsky will be awesome - Roger's QC is quite remarkable! Alex Barefaced Ltd - ultra lightweight, high ouput, toneful bass cabs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barks Posted May 2, 2007 Author Share Posted May 2, 2007 My Metro arrived last week! Still feels a bit new but at rehearsal on Monday night it sounded absolutely brilliant to me. Very happy with the sounds I got. Loads of bass available when required and by just favouring the bridge pickup a fraction I had exactly the sound I've been after. This could be the best bass I've owned. I'll try and post a photo over the next few days for those that like that kind of thing! Gigging Friday night and can't wait! 'The most important thing is to settle on a bass then commit to it. Get to know your bass inside and out and play it in every situation you can.' Marcus Miller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidMPires Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 no pics no fish :grin: www.myspace.com/davidbassportugal "And then the magical unicorn will come prancing down the rainbow and we'll all join hands for a rousing chorus of Kumbaya." - by davio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil W Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Hey Barks, I will have to come and see it in action the next time I'm in Derby! (Pity about the football) http://philwbass.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Capasso Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Barks - more info! How does the neck feel? How is the construction (I'd expect it to be first-rate!)? Glad you like the sound! Enjoy! Tom www.stoneflyrocks.com Acoustic Color Be practical as well as generous in your ideals. Keep your eyes on the stars and keep your feet on the ground. - Theodore Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Those Sadowsky's kick ass. I finally got to play LizzyD's last week and it is quite heavenly. The neck is very similar to my Lull and the action is super low/fast. Nicely done on the new bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barks Posted May 2, 2007 Author Share Posted May 2, 2007 Hey Barks, I will have to come and see it in action the next time I'm in Derby! (Pity about the football) No problem Phil. Let me know when you're up this way. As for the football, keep everything crossed for the play-offs!! Neil. 'The most important thing is to settle on a bass then commit to it. Get to know your bass inside and out and play it in every situation you can.' Marcus Miller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barks Posted May 2, 2007 Author Share Posted May 2, 2007 Barks - more info! How does the neck feel? How is the construction (I'd expect it to be first-rate!)? Glad you like the sound! Enjoy! Tom The neck feels really nice. Silky smooth satin finish rather than glossy. Quite a light colour wood which will no doubt get a little darker with use. It's almost too pristine at the moment. Jazz dimension neck feels just right to me and not too thin and weedy. Feels comfortable already. The edge dot markers may be a bit small to see on a dark stage perhaps. Overall the build is great. The wiring in the cavity is very neat and tidy. The finish is a really nice'59 burst (pics soon I promise!) and all the hardware appears very good quality too. The controls all have a quality feel to them and turn nicely. All certainly seems as it should so far! Neil. 'The most important thing is to settle on a bass then commit to it. Get to know your bass inside and out and play it in every situation you can.' Marcus Miller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barks Posted May 2, 2007 Author Share Posted May 2, 2007 ..and now the photos (hopefully)! http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/9581/headstock3xu4.th.jpg http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/1010/dscf0792my5.th.jpg http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/2967/dscf0795ev3.th.jpg http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/2533/dscf0802we2.th.jpg 'The most important thing is to settle on a bass then commit to it. Get to know your bass inside and out and play it in every situation you can.' Marcus Miller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenfxj Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 That's beautiful Barks. I seethe with the appropriate amount of jealosy. Best of luck with it. Push the button Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowbee Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Ooh nice!!! Yeah, good luck to Derby in the playoffs now that Coventry are well out of the running! For the last few years we've always been your bogey team but not this season. Now theres three of you in a band, youre like a proper band. Youre like the policemen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 A fine bass indeed and a rig to match! Alex P.S. I'm embarrassed to say that I have no idea what's going on with the football, which is rather poor considering I was born in Derby... Barefaced Ltd - ultra lightweight, high ouput, toneful bass cabs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absolutpepper Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 You are a lucky guy, what an amazing instrument. I knce knew a guy who's dad had one and one day decided he didnt want it so he was just like here you go... That would be sweeeeeeet. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barks Posted May 7, 2007 Author Share Posted May 7, 2007 First gig last friday with the Sadowsky. It was fantastic! Loving it! 'The most important thing is to settle on a bass then commit to it. Get to know your bass inside and out and play it in every situation you can.' Marcus Miller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil W Posted May 7, 2007 Share Posted May 7, 2007 Love the pics! http://philwbass.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newf Posted May 9, 2007 Share Posted May 9, 2007 Sweet gear Barks! Newf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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