yamahabass

[quote name='Mr Bassman' post='1136606' date='Feb 22 2011, 01:47 AM']I've had one for a couple of weeks now. I'm lovin' it![/quote] where did you buy yours from?

Just been told that the first MB200 heads are not gonna be here in the UK until March Are the ones advertised on the web, preorder or USA versions?

Go and have a look at Atelier Z or Moon , probably get better value for money.

I have owned this bass. there are basically 2 versions, one is the standard the other is the deluxe. i think the main differences are the hardware is brass on the deluxe and also one is more handmade. the problem is this though: the body is really nice light Ash or Alder, but the necks are made by Warmoth and they weigh a ton! Its really heavy just because of the Warmoth necks, to the point of being unplayable. i would certainly try before you buy this particular model of bass because Yamaha make great stuff but the necks are Warmoth so ....... good luck!

[quote name='birdy' post='132607' date='Feb 2 2008, 04:43 PM']I don't care how they are made or what out of. Its how they sound and play that justifies the cost relative to what you are prepared to pay. Your point above also takes no account of the Sadowsky pick ups and electronics which are unique to Sadowsky. Steve[/quote] well they were originally based on Dimazio jazz bass pickups, thats what he was using right up until he brought out his own brand which sound very similair. yea he doesnt actually build anything, all the parts are bought in. He may have some samples from the parts shops that he buys from, sure.

I wouldnt get either basses, they are just 'parts' basses, sadowsky just screws the body and the neck plus hardware together. the parts come completely made and finished from places like Warmoth and Guitar Parts, so its a question of screwing a neck onto a body plus some fret work. Many will argue that he sets it up like a magician but you're paying 1000 dollars for the parts and 2000 dollars for the setup. Id rather pay 3000 dollars to Celinder or Sei to build me something by hand. Just my Opinion by the way.