phsycoandy Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 (edited) Just got back from a trip with the Mrs to NYC for our 25th and wangled an hour at Sadowsky HQ just over the Brooklyn Bridge. The cabbie got lost but finally we drew up outside a very unassuming small block, and had to ask a postie where was Sadowsky as there was no signage at all! All eventually led to a very minimalistic unit on the 5th floor, with an A4 printed sign! Never mind, once entered guys were busying themselves with various parts of assembly, and I was shown to the showroom for some eye candy. Not a Metro in sight just NYC basses for me to fondle, and I was basically left to play whatever thru a whole series of high end rigs. The wife duly shot some pics of my favourite Will Lee model, freshly off the line. Enjoy some snaps.... Edited October 29, 2009 by phsycoandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Very nice, Andy. Were your wife's snapshots a replacement for buying one while you were there? Did you see around the workshop too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbass Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Mmmm Portaflex! Some great pics there mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 I've got the hots for that sunburst '51 RI on the wall.....stunning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Understanding wives. Brilliant. Looks grand. You saving up? Or have you pulled the trigger already?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Funny, we're getting wed in December and going to NY for our honeymoon. I have a very similar trip planned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 It's great. Also looking around the workshop is very interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 What was that little baby SVT rig like?? They have one at PMT in Oxford and it just looks so cuddly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 [quote name='Rayman' post='640126' date='Oct 29 2009, 03:22 PM']I've got the hots for that sunburst '51 RI on the wall.....stunning.[/quote] Stunning bass and I gave a good workout, but the same price as the new Will Lee at $3775 a bit too much for a one trick pony. IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 I know where you're coming from, but it depends how good the trick is ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Interesting pictures, thanks. I'm a total Sadowsky convert these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 [quote name='EBS_freak' post='640127' date='Oct 29 2009, 03:23 PM']Understanding wives. Brilliant. [/quote] Yeah not many Mrs' would give up part of their 25th anniversary trip to go to a bass manufacturer. My Mrs would let me go, but I'm not sure she'd want to come along too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Sounds like an excellent trip, Andy. So is a Will Lee sig on the cards now? Rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 The Will Lee is whats giving me GAS atm, but although I have the dosh after my recent sales, spending that much with the Mrs present didn't seem a wise move! im sure you understand... One of me next to Mcartneys Hoffner bass in Hard Rock Cafe Times Square Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barks Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Just wanted to add to this thread as I just got back from New York this weekend and managed to get to the Sadowsky workshop for an hour last week whilst I was over there. All that you may have read about the place before I am happy to confirm is true. I got a warm welcome from Alex and there was plenty of new NYC basses to try out at my leisure in the showroom. Roger Sadowsky was such a good guy and so happy to see us even though we weren't there with $3k to spend. (I did come away with some strings but that was it!) I am a Sadowsky fan so I have to admit to being a little biased, but my impressions of the Sadowsky setup have only been confirmed. The people there genuinely care about their craft and have an obvious pride in the company. It is nice when your expectations are exceeded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EBS_freak Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 Aha! At least we have something to talk about over tomorrows curry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted February 28, 2011 Share Posted February 28, 2011 [quote name='EBS_freak' post='1144428' date='Feb 28 2011, 01:20 PM']Aha! At least we have something to talk about over tomorrows curry [/quote] Indeed! Sorry for the Hijak (Is it still fretless, Acoustics and curry? BTW ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted February 28, 2011 Author Share Posted February 28, 2011 No Hijack apology needed, good to see the thread revived, I'd forgotten how good looking I am! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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