Sadowsky Custom Shop 24-5 Poplar 59Brst
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Sadowsky
Custom Shop 24-5 Poplar 59Brst
Product Info
Article Number:
568839
Brand:
Sadowsky
Model:
Custom Shop 24-5 Poplar 59Brst
Category:
Premium Basses
Price:
$8,688.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sadowsky 24-5 is a serious instrument for the discerning player. The custom shop build quality is exceptional, and the Sadowsky pickups deliver a fantastic blend of vintage warmth and modern articulation – perfect for session players or anyone wanting a top-tier 5-string with a sophisticated voice.
Product Description
- Sadowsky Custom Shop 24-5 Poplar 59Brst
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Custom Shop Masterbuilt model
- Bolt-on neck: toasted maple
- Top: Poplar burl with black accent line
- Chambered body: american alder
- Neck profile: C
- Fingerboard: Morado (Pau Ferro)
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale length: 864 mm (34")
- Sadowsky Just-A-Nut III nut
- Nut width: 47
- 6 mm (1
- 875")
- Neck width at 12th fret: 68.6 mm (2.7")
- Neck width at last fret: 78.7 mm (3.1")
- Neck thickness at 1st fret: 21.8 mm (0.86")
- Neck thickness at 12th fret: 23
- 6 mm (0
- 93")
- 24 Nickel silver frets (width: 2
- 4 mm / height: 1
- 3 mm)
- Pickups: 2 Sadowsky Soapbar
- Sadowsky Mid-Boost Preamp with switchable Mid-Boost and Trim-Poti
- Volume and balance control
- Treble and bass controls (stacked)
- Vintage tone control with push/pull function for preamp bypass
- Mid-Boost switch
- Push/pull function on VTC control for preamp bypass
- Sadowsky Light tuners with open gears
- Sadowsky S-Security Locks
- Sadowsky bridge with Quick Release for the strings
- Gold hardware
- Strings: 045 - 130 Sadowsky Blue Label strings
- Weight: approx. 3
- 86 kg
- Colour: '59 Burst High Polish Finish
- Includes Sadowsky Professional Road Bag (SAC BAG BASS PROF)
- hex key adjustment set and individual certificate of authenticity
- Made in Germany
*Note:* Register your product at www.w-distribution.de/Warranty and extend the warranty to 4 years.
PROS
- • Masterbuilt quality; impeccable craftsmanship and attention to detail.
- • Poplar burl top provides striking aesthetics and a unique tonal complexity.
- • Sadowsky Soapbar pickups deliver punchy, articulate low-end response.
- • Bolt-on maple neck offers a snappy feel and excellent upper-midrange clarity.
CONS
- • The chambered body, while lighter, may slightly reduce sustain compared to a solid body.
- • Morado fingerboard can be prone to dryness, requiring regular maintenance.
- • The 5-string configuration might feel slightly wider for players with smaller hands.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
American Alder (chambered), Poplar Burl Top
Neck Material
Toasted Maple
Fingerboard
Morado (Pau Ferro)
Pickups
Sadowsky Soapbar (x2)
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
24 Nickel Silver
Strings
5-String
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Mid-Boost adds a focused, vocal-like quality, enhancing clarity and cut in a mix; the Trim-Poti allows fine-tuning of the overall output level.
While Sadowsky offers neck-through basses, the bolt-on neck provides a snappier response and a slightly brighter tone, appealing to players seeking a more articulate feel.
Pau Ferro tends to dry out more quickly than Rosewood, so regular conditioning with a quality fretboard oil is essential to prevent cracking and maintain playability.
