flychris Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 So, I sold 2 years ago my last 5er and need one now ... cause, eh ... it's useful. I mainly use a skjold (so modern sound) and would like to find a 5er in the same philosophy. I'm interested in Sadowsky (mainly modern 5er) and Dingwall basses. both has a varaiation "costless" design, metro for sado and combustion for dingwall also which could be another option. I tested both and like them both .... it's the heck and feel confortable on them too. I tested a sado modern 24 and a dingwall Super J. So could you help to choose the good one ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merello Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Buy both and give me the one you don't like! ^_^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 The Dingwall J was probably the nicest bass I have ever played. Hurt so much putting it down again. I know exactly what I would buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golchen Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 'Sadowsky' sounds like a hard drinking, hard smokin 70s LA cop 'Dingwall' sounds like the fat middle-aged guy from accounts Sadowsky for the win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Sadowsky....safer purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XB26354 Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 (edited) Bear in mind that the "budget" versions of these two manufacturers are quite different. The Combustion series is made in China to Dingwall's specs but ime is very much a factory-made feeling bass. The Metros from Sadowsky are pitched at a significantly higher price bracket and are pretty much hand made. If Roger Sadowsky recommends buying a Metro over an NYC if you don't want a custom colour or fancy top then he must have complete confidence in them. The Gallery currently has an M5-24, Hybrid PJ5, and a Dingwall Combustion. Also check out the Canadian-made ABZ - a little more expensive than the Combustions, but feels different class (light as a feather too). If you can get to London it'd be worth paying a visit to make your mind up. Personally speaking I would go with a Sadowsky Metro (and I'd choose the Hybrid PJ5 because it is more versatile than the Modern) as they look the business, and the brand has a more popular profile than Dingwall, so should you tire of it you'll find it a lot easier to move on without losing too much money. EDIT - just realised you were talking about the NYC and the Super J. Well, NYC models are going to cost you around $4000 plus duty and VAT, and the last Super J that the Gallery had in was £2775. Great basses of course, but I'd buy a Metro and spend the rest of the money on a nice holiday Edited July 8, 2010 by XB26354 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Never tried a Dingwall, but aesthetically they aint my bag. Having owned a Sado and played a few, I have to say I've been underwhelmed by them. I find them a bit sterile. Me? I'd buy an Overwater. [i]Just my opinion[/i]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 It'd be the Sadowsky for me too, although they always feel and sound a bit generic and dull to me. In that price bracket, I'd be buying a bolt on Status S2-Classic 5-string (available headless or headed.) There's nothing better for the job - But that's just my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbassist Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 I've always prefered active jazz basses but I love my sadowsky m24. It always sound great, it's the most consistant, musical bass I've played. I wouldn't change it for any other bass guitar. It's a metro but the finish is amazing. The pre is the best I've used (also love the fbass pre). Don't bother with the NYC, I got my metro from the bass gallery, go and try one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 [quote name='Musicman20' post='889318' date='Jul 8 2010, 10:22 AM']Sadowsky....safer purchase.[/quote] agree... as along as you like them both equally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flychris Posted July 9, 2010 Author Share Posted July 9, 2010 OK, I see there a lot od sadowsky's lover here ! Metro seems to do the job for everybody, so now : For the mans who own or try them, what are you choosing ? modern, vintage, ultra-vintage ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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