Sadowsky is a high-end New York brand whose clientele includes top musicians like Marcus Miller and Will Lee. (Titles omitted)
Currently, the brand is available in American-made (NYC), German-made (Warwick), and Chinese-made versions, but this is a custom model from the time it was made in Japan.
Sadowsky TOKYO and Sadowsky TYO were brands that specialized in producing custom models that were not mass-produced.
This particular bass is a true Sadowsky TOKYO custom bass.
The body is made of solid ash, with a classic maple neck and fingerboard.
As the name '59 Burst suggests, it has a two-tone sunburst finish.
While Sadowsky typically uses hum-canceling pickups, this one uses a rare single-coil design.
This gives it a more jazz bass-like sharp attack and scooped midrange.
The controls are typical of the TOKYO era, with treble boost/cut and boost-only bass settings.
This electrical system combination is truly amazing.
Even with low string height, you get a generous low end, and on top of that, it has a strong, crisp sound.
Easy to play, great sound, great looks, this guitar is packed with the charm of a Sadowsky Tokyo.
Approximately 80% of the frets remain.
The truss rod is a little stiff, but has been confirmed to move about 90 degrees.
The neck is in good condition.
The body and paint show some dents and scratches, but overall it maintains a clean appearance.
The electrical system is in good condition.
No obvious modifications were found.
Controls: Master Volume, Balancer, Treble, Bass (push-pull active/passive switching)
Nut Width: 39.0mm
Bridge String Spacing: 19.0mm
Scale: 34""
Year of Manufacture: Unknown
Country of Manufacture: Japan
D'addario EXL strings, trusted by professional musicians, are used for setup.
Characterized by a powerful attack and rich overtones, they truly deserve to be called the standard.
These high-quality strings maximize the instrument's performance and character, so enjoy them too.
GIB craftsmen will tune them for optimal playability before shipping.
Accessories: Gig bag
Text: Ryuma Terao
Inspector: Terao
Product Photos: Wakatsuki
GIB 3-month warranty included
◯ About the GIB and TONIQ warranty
● Lifetime free maintenance
Instruments purchased from our store are eligible for a lifetime free ""string vibration setup"" (normally ¥4,400). (Reservation required)
- Please present your signed warranty card.
- Only the original purchaser from a GIB or TONIQ store or online store is eligible.
- Please note that you are responsible for all shipping and other related costs.
● Repurchase Price Guarantee
If you sell your purchase within six months of purchase, we will guarantee the repurchase price. This guarantee applies to 50% of the purchase price for new instruments and 70% of the purchase price for used instruments.
● Defect Guarantee
Products sold by Basic Co., Ltd. are guaranteed against defects. With the exception of some consignment items and other products, we will repair any malfunctions that occur under normal use free of charge during the warranty period (returns and refunds will only be accepted if repairs are not possible).
The warranty period is three months for used products and one year for new products.
Please note that even within the warranty period, there will be a fee for repairs in the following cases:
- Malfunctions or damage caused by transportation, movement, dropping, etc.
- Replacement of consumables.
- Malfunctions or damage caused by fire, earthquake, salt damage, gas damage, or abnormal voltage.
- Malfunctions or damage caused by handling that violates the precautions in the instruction manual.
- Malfunctions or damage to parts repaired or modified by parties other than our company.
- If your name, model name, serial number, etc. are not written on the warranty card, or if the wording has been altered.
- If the warranty card is not presented or lost.
(Warranty is only available for purchases within Japan.)
● Trade-in for up to 15% off
Get a 10% discount on your purchase when you use our trade-in service. (This offer does not apply to consignment items. It is only applicable if the trade-in value is 20% or more of the sales price.)
In addition, if you trade in an instrument that is eligible for our monthly buy-back campaign, you will receive a 15% discount.
Items will be packed in a hard cardboard box.
We ship internationally.
Contact Information
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Email: info@bassick.jp
TEL: 045-594-7308