1992 Sadowsky 5-String Bass Caramel Burst

SPECS

Weight: 9.1 lbs

Case: Hardshell Case

Year: 1992

Condition: Very good with a few dings along the side of the bass as well as some general scratching here and there.  

Tech Notes: Bass, Hardware, and Electronics have been cleaned/tested and are functioning appropriately. Fretboard cleaned and Frets polished. Some minor fret wear evident frets 1-7ish, but does not impact the playability of the instrument. Setup with minimal neck relief and medium/low action. Plays great throughout the entire neck with consistent intonation. 

Dunlop strap locks (strap side) in case. 

Mods/Repairs/Issues: Small full pocket shim required to achieve proper neck angle. Frets 17+ appear to have been reseated/re-fretted in the past. 

Neck Profile: Thin Modern C

Neck Thickness: 1st: 0.825" / 12th: 0.915"

Fingerboard Radius: 12"

Nut Width: 1 7/8"

Scale Length: 34"

Electronics Layout: Volume x1, Pickup Balance x1, Bass EQ Boost x1, Treble EQ Boost x1, Active/Passive switch x1. (90's Sadowsky Onboard 9V Preamp w/ adjustable preamp gain mini dip switch in electronics cavity).

Pickups: EMG-40-J Set

String Gauge: 45 - 127 (tapered ball end Low B) 

String Spacing: 19mm (adjustable)

Tools Included: None

Please note: All measurements are taken in-house. While we strive for accuracy, slight variations may occur compared to manufacturer specifications due to the nature of hand-measuring.

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