WHAT'S NEW AT SADOWSKY GUITARS
Roasted Maple Necks
Sadowsky Guitars has always taken pride in the quality and stability of our neck wood. We are now pleased to offer "roasted maple" necks for an unprecedented level of stability. Lumber for maple necks and fingerboards is placed in a special oven after normal kiln dying. The wood is roasted at temperatures ranging from 180º to 220º Celsius. The result of this treatment is wood that is significantly more resistant to absorbing or releasing moisture. With this increased stability, the "roasted maple" process enables us to offer figured maple neck blanks for the first time in our three decades of instrument making. We have always advocated that figured neck stock was too unstable to use. However, any piece of wood than has a stability problem will warp during the roasting process and be discarded. It would also be a recommended option for players who reside in areas of extreme humidity (low or high), or who travel a lot through variable climates, as well as players who desire a figured maple neck for aesthetic reasons.
NOTE: The roasting process is performed on lumber. It cannot be applied retroactively to finished necks. Any revisions to existing instruments already on order will delay build time by approximately five months.
UPCHARGES:
• Roasted Maple Neck … $200
• Birdseye Roasted Maple Neck … $500
• Roasted Maple Fingerboard … $100
• Birdseye Roasted Maple Fingerboard … $250
A Visit From Bass Player Magazine
August 2009
Jonathan Herrera (R), editor of Bass Player Magazine visits Sadowsky Guitars, along with contributing writer, Chris Jisi.
www.bassplayer.com
Neck Plates No More
April 2009
We have eliminated the neck plate on all of our instruments. We have increased the edge radius around the heel of the body and contoured the treble cutaway for a more comfortable feel in the upper register.
Bigsby B7 Available On Semi-Hollow Model
April 2009
We are now offering the option of a Bigsby B7 tailpiece on our Semi-Hollow Model. The Semi-Hollow with Bigsby is priced at $3895.
Alloy 52 Guitar Strings
April 2009
We have had a tremendous response to our Alloy 52 guitar strings! Made from an industrial wire used in chemical, nuclear and aerospace industries, Alloy 52 strings provide superior tone and magnetic responsiveness from the high 52% iron content. The 48% nickel content provides long life and durability.
Julian Lage has reported to us they last three times longer than any string he has previously used (he loves the tone and feel too!)
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