NGD: Sadowsky

[dsw67]

Actually bought this a few weeks ago. Been playing it every day since. My first Sadowsky. Really amazing instrument.

http://www.crguitars.com/images/content/Sadowski-UltraVintage-1-12-Ld.jpg

[jb70]

she's a beauty! what are the specs?

[artguy47]

Congratulations.

[Balance]

Awesome. I've always wanted to try out a Sadowsky. I've heard only great things about his guitars, and my brief dealing with him was very positive.

Congratulations!

[dsw67]

she's a beauty! what are the specs?

Specs, as per request.

BODY One piece Ash
NECK maple
FRETBOARD Bird's eye maple
PICKUPS Sadowsky hum cancelling
ELECTRONICS Sadowsky preamp with mid and gain boost
CONTROLS master volume, mid-boost, tone
TUNERS Sperzel
BRIDGE Gotoh 1055 with steel block
PICKGUARD 3 layer parchment
SCALE 25 1/2”
NUT synthetic, 1 11/16”
RADIUS 9"
FINISH olympic white
WEIGHT 7.3 lbs

My biggest concern was the neck profile. When it comes to necks, I'm very picky. I have to say that the neck profile is one of the most comfortable I've ever owned. This one feels perfect in my hand.

I don't understand why Sadowsky's don't receive more attention. They are amazing instruments!

[jb70]

Specs, as per request.

BODY One piece Ash
NECK maple
FRETBOARD Bird's eye maple
PICKUPS Sadowsky hum cancelling
ELECTRONICS Sadowsky preamp with mid and gain boost
CONTROLS master volume, mid-boost, tone
TUNERS Sperzel
BRIDGE Gotoh 1055 with steel block
PICKGUARD 3 layer parchment
SCALE 25 1/2”
NUT synthetic, 1 11/16”
RADIUS 9"
FINISH olympic white
WEIGHT 7.3 lbs

My biggest concern was the neck profile. When it comes to necks, I'm very picky. I have to say that the neck profile is one of the most comfortable I've ever owned. But this one feels perfect in my hand.

I don't understand why Sadowsky's don't receive more attention. They are amazing instruments!

yeah, the neck on my sadowsky tele is amazing. i got the 1 5/8", 12" radius and couldn't be happier. that's a beautiful axe. enjoy!

[serviviente7]

One of my dream guitars rigth there!! did u order it or got it used?

[dsw67]

One of my dream guitars rigth there!! did u order it or got it used?

Hi, I bought it new from CR Guitars (http://www.crguitars.com/).

[ib2010]

Smooth, Rodger builds a FINE playing machine. Congrats

[Jim S]

Enjoy.....Sadowsky guitars are exceptional instruments.

Hi, I bought it new from CR Guitars (http://www.crguitars.com/).
I thought Sadowsky only sells his solidbody electric guitars direct and not through dealers.
Maybe his policy has changed.

[tylerfreak]

So I have been interested in these things but want to make sure that they are right for me.

I like Tyler and Lentz guitars the best, Suhrs not as much as they feel more sterile and plastic.

Are the Sadowskys more like Tylers or Suhrs? Would I like one?

[ib2010]

I had a very nice Suhr standard, great guitar with great splittable buckers--- felt a bit more "modern"--- the Sadowsky is kinda "sneaky simple" bending back towards old school, but really efficient ( almost invisable). If that makes any sense. The pre amp is Really useable, a very cool tool to have available.

[sadowsky]

I thought Sadowsky only sells his solidbody electric guitars direct and not through dealers.
Maybe his policy has changed.

Although that is correct, I have made an exception for CR Guitars. Craig Snyder and I have been best friends since the mid 70's and he is single handedly responsible for me starting my own shop in NYC back in 1979. Craig knows what sounds and feels right better than any professional guitarist I have ever known. He is my go to guy for player feedback on guitars and I use him regularly to evaluate anything new I come out with.

When he opened CR Guitars, it was my pleasure to make my instruments available to him.

Roger

[Pa'ani]

Congratulations on you new Sadowsky...

[arnie65]

Nice guitar, I had 2 Sadowsky's in the past, both Strats. I love the fact that the quality on his instruments hardly changes from one instrument to the next, very few companies can say that. The only thing I hated is that you loose your shirt when you sell them. I'll make sure my next one is a keeper.





Cheers,
Arnie...

[simplecomplexity]

i expected t see a bass.. but wow!

[kirkham13]

I see the used one is now gone from Golden Age- bummer! Wow, CR guitars is cool.........

[Eric_P032]

Congratulations !

The more you'll play it, the more you'll discover how exceptional it is...

Enjoy

[dsw67]

I'm so happy with this guitar. The neck just feels perfect. Sounds great. Almost like the guitar WANTS to be played. I love it.

[trap]

Looks beautiful! My bass player has the Will lee model. Really nice!

[trap]

Sterile and plastic??? Due to? Wood? Plastic Alder? Plastic Maple? Plastic paint? Gotoh 510 Trem? Well that's on a Tyler as well. I guess I just don't understand what could make a Suhr feel plastic?



So I have been interested in these things but want to make sure that they are right for me.

I like Tyler and Lentz guitars the best, Suhrs not as much as they feel more sterile and plastic.

Are the Sadowskys more like Tylers or Suhrs? Would I like one?

[DGTCrazy]

Hi, I bought it new from CR Guitars (http://www.crguitars.com/).


Your's is gorgeous (and congrats), but that Shoreline Gold/Rosewood on the CR Website is amazing too! Oh well......I can dream!

[gitapik]

I had the pleasure of going to Roger's shop in Long Island City (one block from the F train...couldn't be easier) a couple of weeks ago.

I've been checking out his wares since his days on Music Row in Manhattan. I have yet to play or feel (yeah...that neck/fingerboard combination's perfect) a less than stellar instrument. The visit to LIC was no exception. I played 5 of his guitars and they were all exceptional quality instruments. The built in preamp's a big plus.

Congrats on a beautiful looking guitar.

btw: I was wondering what Craig was up to. Nice looking operation. As well as being a great musician, he's also a really nice guy.