Player's Perspective
Music Store Live is proud to now be an official Sadowsky dealer and to offer up some of the greatest bass guitars on the planet! Roger Sadowsky is, undoubtedly, one of the greatest bass guitar luthiers of all-time. He makes basses that are meant to be played and designed to sound perfect in a mix, whether live or in a studio.
This is the first masterbuilt custom shop offering that we've received at the shop and it does not disappoint! Having had the privilege of playing some basses that were hand-built by Roger, himself, these new masterbuilt instruments truly feel just like I remember the one that Roger had made. Built by the best builders that Sadowsky has, this is a bass that truly delivers the complete package. Sonically, it's exactly what you'd expect out of a Sadowsky. It's perfect! A simple 2-band EQ that is boost-only is a great way to give you just the right amount of control. There's also a passive tone knob for when you want more vintage sounds and disengage the preamp. So whether you're going for modern slap or rock tones, or aiming for a more vintage vibe, it's all under the hood of this beautiful instrument.
Equally impressive to the powerful and thunderous tone of this bass is the absolutely flawless build quality, which gives way to this being one of, if not the best feeling and playing instrument this reviewer has ever laid hands on. It's hard to describe just how perfect the fretwork is. The neck pocket looks tight enough where you almost don't even need screws to hold it in place. The action is low and there's no buzzing. The roasted flame maple neck not only looks amazing, but feels incredible. The neck is a playground for your fretting hand. You can feel the resonance throughout the entire instrument and then when it's plugged in, what comes out of the amp is nothing short of glorious!
For the bassist that demands only the best and needs the cream of the crop... Well, here you go!
Manufacturer's Description
Sadowsky MasterBuilt instruments are, according to Roger himself, “as close as it gets” to the high-end instruments he builds in his workshop in New York City. That is because he was personally involved in the whole development process of all the designs, from the selection of tonewood combinations to the finishes and premium features. Roger deliberately chose to have his basses manufactured in series under license in Warwick's climate-neutral production in Germany – thus making it possible for more musicians than ever before to play a genuine Sadowsky. With classic looks but all the modern improvements that have gained his instruments such a good reputation in more than forty years, this bass features: Chambered bodies with modified shaping for less weight and more comfortable playing. Higher-end hardware, hum-canceling pickups, and last but not least the legendary Sadowsky preamp with “boost only” EQ for maximally versatile, always tight tone.
Specifications
- Sadowsky Custom Shop Masterbuilt 21-Fret Standard J/J Bass
- 4-string electric bass
- 34" (864 mm) long scale
- bolt-on construction
- AAAAA Flame Maple top
- chambered Red Alder body
- roasted Flame Maple neck
- roasted Flame Maple fingerboard
- 12" fingerboard radius
- 1.5" (38.5 mm) nut width
- Graph Tech Tusq nut
- 21 nickel silver frets (width: 0.094" (2.3 mm) / height: 0.051" (1.2 mm))
- passive hum-cancelling Sadowsky J-Style pickup (neck)
- passive hum-cancelling Sadowsky J-Style pickup in 60s position (bridge)
- active Sadowsky 2-way electronics (bass and treble boost) with Vintage Tone Control (VTC)
- controls for Volume / Balance / Vintage Tone Control (P/P) / Treble and Bass (stacked)
- push/pull function at VTC knob for preamp bypass
- Sadowsky Light machine heads with open gear
- Sadowsky S-security locks
- Sadowsky bridge with quick string release
- chrome hardware
- Sadowsky Blue Label 045 - 105 strings
- Tiger Eye Burst high polish finish
- Clear pickguard
- incl. hex key tools and individual Certificate of Authenticity
- incl. Sadowsky Professional Road Bag (SAC BAG BASS PORTA)
- made in Germany
- Serial #: SCS M 000003-19
- Instrument Weight: 7.4 lbs.
- Serial #: M000003 19
Overall Condition
Music Store Live is proud to be an authorized dealer for Sadowsky. This Custom Shop Masterbuilt 21-Fret Standard J/J is 100% brand new and is being sold with a full manufacturer's warranty. Photos are of the exact bass you'll receive.
Our in-house guitar tech will inspect, test, set up, and clean all of our instruments on site prior to shipping. All of our instruments are guaranteed to be fully functional upon arrival.
