phsycoandy Posted October 5, 2012 Author Share Posted October 5, 2012 (edited) [quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1349445117' post='1826444'] What was Fred's favourite colour? As you're naming the bass after your dad, why not go a little further with the tribute? [/quote]That's a good thought, but I really have no idea, it's really not what a son talks to his father about or vica versa! Edited October 5, 2012 by phsycoandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busterrabbit Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 It's all very personal. I don't like basses with scratchplates so I went for a standard NYC 5. I also prefer the slightly smaller body of the standard, being an NYC it's also chambered so much lighter than a Metro, mine weighs less than 8 1/2lbs. My bass # 4841 (Apologies for the crap photo) is transparent black over quilted maple. I chose an ebony fingerboard as, for this jazz style bass it has the tonal characteristics I was looking for*. I went with no face dots and chrome hardware. I later ordered a set of black hardware, but having seen it in the metal, feel the chrome finish looks classier. So it's all very subjective, both in looks and in the case of fingerboards, tone. My wife recently bought me a Dingwall Z2 as a wedding present, it has the dual density ash body with an ash top and a maple neck/fingerboard. Combine that with the position and series/parallel wiring of the pickups and it sounds totally different to my Sadowsky, far more "modern" and punchy compared to the still punchy, but smoother, Sadowsky. What type of music are you playing? Jazz? Rock? So, I'd say the looks are entirely subjective, look through the "previously sold" section of the Sadowsky website for ideas. However the models are physically different, the Vintage models are "full size" so are heavier than the standard models and have a scratchplates. The Ultra Vintage models have a smaller 9" radius fingerboard, closer to a Fender, whereas the standard has a flatter 12" radius. The fingerboard wood will have an influence on the instrument's tone, it's NOT just an aesthetic choice. So, which do you prefer? flatter or more radiused fingerboards, scratchplates or no scratchplates, full size or slightly undersize, what tone are you looking for, brighter or smoother? They are expensive instruments, worth every penny in my opinion, but have a clear idea of what you want the bass to sound and feel like as well as look like. Good luck! Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 [quote name='phsycoandy' timestamp='1349453547' post='1826594'] That's a good thought, but I really have no idea, it's really not what a son talks to his father about or vica versa! [/quote]Hmm good point, I have no idea about what my old man's favourite colour was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted October 5, 2012 Author Share Posted October 5, 2012 [quote name='Busterrabbit' timestamp='1349457582' post='1826655'] It's all very personal. I don't like basses with scratchplates so I went for a standard NYC 5. I also prefer the slightly smaller body of the standard, being an NYC it's also chambered so much lighter than a Metro, mine weighs less than 8 1/2lbs. My bass # 4841 (Apologies for the crap photo) is transparent black over quilted maple. I chose an ebony fingerboard as, for this jazz style bass it has the tonal characteristics I was looking for*. I went with no face dots and chrome hardware. I later ordered a set of black hardware, but having seen it in the metal, feel the chrome finish looks classier. So it's all very subjective, both in looks and in the case of fingerboards, tone. My wife recently bought me a Dingwall Z2 as a wedding present, it has the dual density ash body with an ash top and a maple neck/fingerboard. Combine that with the position and series/parallel wiring of the pickups and it sounds totally different to my Sadowsky, far more "modern" and punchy compared to the still punchy, but smoother, Sadowsky. What type of music are you playing? Jazz? Rock? So, I'd say the looks are entirely subjective, look through the "previously sold" section of the Sadowsky website for ideas. However the models are physically different, the Vintage models are "full size" so are heavier than the standard models and have a scratchplates. The Ultra Vintage models have a smaller 9" radius fingerboard, closer to a Fender, whereas the standard has a flatter 12" radius. The fingerboard wood will have an influence on the instrument's tone, it's NOT just an aesthetic choice. So, which do you prefer? flatter or more radiused fingerboards, scratchplates or no scratchplates, full size or slightly undersize, what tone are you looking for, brighter or smoother? They are expensive instruments, worth every penny in my opinion, but have a clear idea of what you want the bass to sound and feel like as well as look like. Good luck! Kev [/quote]Cheers buddy some good points. Personally I love scratch plates, but all subjective and personal taste. I'm wanting a traditional looking jazz with the full side body so you're saying go for the vintage, what is the difference between Vintage and UV? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1349435576' post='1826225'] I've never understood why a company would offer one but not the other?! It needs both blocks and binding. [/quote] I agree... my next bass build will have both. If you are spending that sort of money, I'd spend the extra..and it is was too expensive, I'd look elsewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thodrik Posted October 5, 2012 Share Posted October 5, 2012 [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1349459419' post='1826684'] I agree... my next bass build will have both. If you are spending that sort of money, I'd spend the extra..and it is was too expensive, I'd look elsewhere [/quote] It might just be a tactic by Sadowsky to give people a reason to buy a Metro. Not sure it entirely works though. I'm not a binding fan (apart from on SGs and Les Pauls) though so its never been a big issue for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted October 6, 2012 Share Posted October 6, 2012 (edited) What about this: [attachment=120235:83941705.jpg] (sorry it's only a blackberry photo) It's sonic blue, b/w/b 3 play pickguard, white pickup cover, natural headstock, rosewood board. Edited October 6, 2012 by Schnozzalee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 Still undecided guys and i need to get the order in as its a 7 month wait, Help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_string_funk Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 What about Burgundy Mist? http://www.sadowsky.com/stock/view/5443.html or Shoreline Gold w/ matching headstock? http://www.sadowsky.com/stock/view/5776.html both awesome colors or a classic sunburst / 59burst? can´t go wrong with that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntLockyer Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Third vote for Shoreline here. Headstock has to match. White guard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 The die is cast and the order is in: Vintage tint-birdseye maple board, tort guard, Will Lee width nut. Wonder if they would do a build diary? Should I ask? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Yes definitely! I would hope they could at least send you a pic every few months Hope it all works out....should be a cracker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 They probably won't have the time but I will ask Kevin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 [quote name='AntLockyer' timestamp='1349906070' post='1832225'] Third vote for Shoreline here. Headstock has to match. White guard. [/quote]Thought a lot about shoreline, just couldn't see my Dad as a metallic sort of guy, thanks any way, it's been very difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Horton Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 My vote would go to the either a quilt / flame maple top in an orange / red ish colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted October 12, 2012 Author Share Posted October 12, 2012 There are some cost implications with quilt maple and the like! So i have gone within my budget limitations so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted October 22, 2012 Author Share Posted October 22, 2012 Look what landed on the doormat this morning [IMG]http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j135/phsycoandy/IMG_1644_zps30f98445.jpg[/IMG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 3 more months to wait Kevin has promissed me some build pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 You jammy git! Off to NYC in a month's time, will definitely be swinging by to see the new Queens factory. I'm sure you'll be delighted with the end product matey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 [quote name='risingson' timestamp='1361924379' post='1993304'] You jammy git! Off to NYC in a month's time, will definitely be swinging by to see the new Queens factory. I'm sure you'll be delighted with the end product matey. [/quote]You must go, i went when they were in Jay Street, and got left to play with the toys in the showroom for as long as I liked. Was great, enjoy. Theres a thread somewhere http://basschat.co.uk/topic/64998-sadowsky-hq-visit-nyc/page__p__1144896__hl__sadowsky%20visit__fromsearch__1#entry1144896 with some pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 After 7 long months wait, Kevin has just mailed saying she is built and waiting for Roger to do a final check and ship, can't wait now, will pop some porn up soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Was in the factory a few days back matey, might well have seen your bass getting worked on or even completed. Spoke with Kevin, played every bass in the workshop, what a great place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 Well shes a fiver, maple narrower neck, natural vintage body with vintage tint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 (edited) Ah yes, I know the one, suggested to Roger she might look better as a 7 string with just a piezo instead of any pickups and some Ibanez-style tuners on, those hipshots weren't doing it for me. Oh and it's got a perspex body on it now too... Haha, didn't see it, but I'm sure you're in for a treat when it arrives! What a lovely bunch of guys they are. Edited April 26, 2013 by risingson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted April 28, 2013 Author Share Posted April 28, 2013 [quote name='risingson' timestamp='1367005659' post='2060281'] Ah yes, I know the one, suggested to Roger she might look better as a 7 string with just a piezo instead of any pickups and some Ibanez-style tuners on, those hipshots weren't doing it for me. Oh and it's got a perspex body on it now too... Haha, didn't see it, but I'm sure you're in for a treat when it arrives! What a lovely bunch of guys they are. [/quote]You had me going there for a moment when I first read it! you nasty person you ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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