Sadowsky Guitars

[John Link]

Sadowsky jazz guitars are very popular because they are great
instruments. I seldom see pre-owned Jim Hall models or pre-owned Semi-
Hollowbody models for sale on ebay or on any of the other sites that
offer used instruments. However, I do see pre-owned Jimmy Bruno models
for sale from time to time. Is the Jimmy Bruno model less desireable
for any particular reason? I have also wondered if the Benedetto
Bambino laminated model would be a better choice as it is much more
affordable.

[heat...@gmail.com]

I own a Jimmy Bruno model and it never stops amazing me.

[John Link]

If you had it to do over again, would you buy the Sadowsky Semi-Hollow
body? And why not the Benedetto Bambino laminated guitar for that
matter?

[heat...@gmail.com]

I really like the Bruno model for it's "little big box" tone.It is
basically 1 1/4 inches smaller than an ES 175. I really love the
compressed acoustic "pop" that it has. I would consider the Semi
hollow for different gigs but I couldn't replace the Bruno. It is
simply magical for Bebop. I can't speak about the Bambino because I
have never tried one.

[Bg]

Maybe more Brunos are for sale because more were sold??

Bg

[tomsalvojazz]

On Nov 20, 2:02 am, Bg <ottg...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Maybe more Brunos are for sale because more were sold??
>
> Bg

Good point.

All Sadowsky archtops are amazing. Actually, all Sadowsky guitars are
amazing! I had two Jimmy Brunos, including one of the prototypes.
Sold the prototype. I've played the Jim Hall, and had a semi-hollow,
which I sold in a very stupid, short-sighted fit of GAS. I am getting
a new semi-hollow very soon and it will be my number one because I
play a lot of fusion and Carlton-type stuff with some overdrive and
need the bridge pickup and the feedback resistance of a semi. I can't
wait to get it!

The JB model is phenominal for jazz and bebop. Very sturdy
construction and great tone. And just the right feel. There are only
a few guys who really nail fretwork, and Roger is definitely one of
them. You can't go wrong with a JB.

Bambinos are great guitars too and great values, but are different, of
course. Can't really A/B them. They feel different from the
Sadowskys but it's been a long time since I played one. If price is a
consideration then, yes, the Bambino is hard to ignore. A much better
guitar than the price would seem to indicate. You really can't go
wrong with either one.

Jeff Hale sells both. I'm sure he would be happy to give you the
lowdown.

[335]

I see some used JHs from time to time but have not seen used JBs very
often. There's a JH prototype on archtop.com now. The Bambino is a
different concept than the JB. I believe it's a chambered 2 pickup
guitar without f holes. It's a versatile guitar that gives you a nice
clean jazz type sound and a little bit of a blues "honk" if you want
that. I tried one out but found the neck profile to be thinner than I
like; since it's a chambered guitar it has very little to no acoustic
signature.

[Bg]

Is there a big difference between the Benny and Bambino??
Bg

[Bg]

On Nov 20, 3:01 pm, Bg <ottg...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Is there a big difference between the Benny and Bambino??
> Bg

Cancel that, I went to the Benedetto site, and there's a big
difference between the two.
Bg

[Mark Cleary]

He does all the fret work on the guitars?

--
Deacon Mark Cleary
Epiphany Roman Catholic Church

[tomsalvojazz]

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AFAIK, all the final fretwork and setup on the archtops is done in
Roger's Brooklyn shop. I recall Roger saying something along the
lines that they spend about 10 hours in Brooklyn on each archtop
before it's ready to go out the door.

[Maj6th]

I suspect that the frets are leveled, if needed, and checked after the
guitar arrives. I certainly might be wrong as well; it is a good question.

Maj6th

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