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I think this one belonged to @Kev ??

Also on this topic of Relic, remember buying a brand new shiny bass is a hard thing, the first “ding” in that new pristine instrument is always gutting. - Which is another good reason to buy a pre relic’d bass. A. Because relic’s look badass B. To the crowd you’ve played that bass more than eaten hot dinners C. Because even if you ding it or dent it, it will all blend in, you will be no sadder than when you bought it, because the dents won’t look out of place unlike on a non Relic version.

I’d say Sandberg are about the best at the Relic business, it says a lot that Fodera employed Sandberg to Relic the Limited Edition replicas Of Victor Wootens Bass.

I am! 13 years as a bass player now, done all my own restringing and adjustments for a long time. I’ve took on quite a number of repairs too from headstock breaks to set-ups, even had a friend come to me with a bass neck he bought off eBay with the truss rod hanging out the back, wasn’t perfect but I sorted it and made it functional. I LOVE making custom Ramps for basses aswell and have a number of exotic pieces of wood I’m hankering to carve up!! Ive also done repairs & set-ups for quite a few of the local musicians around Burton On Trent and Derbyshire, I’m out in Clifton, not too far from Ashbourne, Belper, Buxton etc, in the Derby Dales, If anyone has any issues and needs someone close by, give me a shout! Happy to help

First thing I’d try is a baby wipe. The Mrs always uses perfumes because of the alcohol content, tends to lift permanent marker & sharpie etc. As said above though, it’s pointless just removing the ink. You’re gonna have to sand it if you want anywhere near a semi decent looking even finish.

Sell yer BB’s and treat YOSELF !

My Bora !

Bora anyone?

Alpher.

Matching headstocks rule, but when it comes to a Sadowsky, so do natural ones 😂

He said in a YouTube video that the relic finish would be available as a limited run part of the Masterbuilt series

He told me over Instagram the triple P signature will be “sub $2000” so we’ll see!

No, I don’t think any of the Sadowsky Satin series are, it does however come with hand signed note from him

I know if it was me I’d be going straight for the Burgundy Mist, trust me when I say you’ll be the happiest man alive! Ive had so many basses over the years, Fodera, Alembic etc. Non have connected with me like this, to me, it resonates and plays better than anything else I’ve ever owned, plus it weighs next to nothing!

My only response to the title of this thread is: ”My sanity”.

I had a Metro 5 for 7 years as my main bass and I loved it dearly. A solid workhorse.

Just found the stock photos from the Sadowsky website