Sadowsky Basses

Roger Sadowsky is one of the most highly respected instrument makers in the world. His guitars, basses, and archtop guitars are played by many of the world's greatest artists, past and present. The list includes guitarists Jim Hall, John Abercrombie, Pat Metheny, Lee Ritenour, Andy Summers, Juan Luis Guerra, Chuck Loeb, Prince, and Paul Simon. Bass players include Will Lee, Rickey Minor, Verdine White, Colin Greenwood, Tully Kennedy, and Jason Newsted. The Sadowsky Custom Shop is currently located in Long Island City, just a few minutes from Manhattan by subway.

Roger grew up in New York City in the 1950s with a Dad who listened to Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole and a Mom who loved listening to songs from Broadway musicals. He began playing guitar in the spring of his junior year in college, learning to fingerpick by playing Gordon Lightfoot and Paul Simon tunes.