Yes, I own a sadowsky.It is a well put together insturment.The bass is a vintage 70's 5 string black with the black block inlays.Very good sound you don't have time play with the knobs to much to dial in your tone.As DW mentioned the weight.It has never was a problem for me.But when I order my bass I was notified about the weight.My bass weighed 10.5 lbs,no problem for me.
.When ordering you have excellent customer service
.One other thing the preamp it very powerful,the treble I use between 0-no more than 10o clock,bass between 9& 12 o clock depending on the song,you don't have to dial much at all.As far as AMPS are concerned try MESA walkabout- or the M-pulse600.No matter what bass you are playing it will be crisp and clear,clean,and bottom
.Check out there site.Hey DW I really love that JO you purchased.I played one and I love it .Bass players and guitarist alike always say the same thing.THIS IS MY LAST ONE!!! NOT!!
It might be the sound the color etc.But we keep on BUYING
.Keep the low end alive my brothers and sistas.