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[quote name='antti' post='902826' date='Jul 23 2010, 09:08 AM']This kind of custom jazz: [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/27641282@N06/2611418874/"]http://www.flickr.com/photos/27641282@N06/2611418874/[/url]
Next to my dear CB [/quote]
Nice! what is it? price drop!

[quote name='antti' post='902768' date='Jul 23 2010, 07:04 AM']I got one custom Jazz I must get rid of before even thinking of this little pinkie........... [/quote]
ahhh... what kind of custom jazz?

[quote name='antti' post='902258' date='Jul 22 2010, 07:43 PM']WHAT! Still here. Stop playing with my nerves!!!!!![/quote]
Ahhh, its fate, it has your name on it and was meant to be....!

[quote name='kevin_lindsay' post='901198' date='Jul 21 2010, 07:24 PM']Hi guys,

well, as can be seen from the pics earlier, this bass has the serial number "2". Now, this style - single coil P-Bass is the ONLY one Carey has made so far!

The first P-Bass style one he made was a split coil style P-Bass with an added J pickup - that bass was made for Calvin Turner.

I'd ordered this bass only a few days after Calvin ordered his one.

The neck is chunky, but is you've played the older style P-Basses you'll know that the classic P-Bass tone was founded upon the woody tone you get from such a solid neck. The fretting is simply wonderful, and the rolled edges on the edge of the fingerboard make the bass feel instantly like an "old friend" when you play it.

Whoever grabs this bass (and likes full necks) will love this bass!![/quote]Cheers for the info Kevin, so, there you have, something on the rare side! they're not a production model so its not likely that there will be many of these knocking around. Kevin has a point about the sound, it is huge!

[quote name='lozbass' post='901001' date='Jul 21 2010, 03:23 PM']A bump for a gorgeous, hand-built bass and just a few details/responses to issues raised.

As far as I know this is the second 'mid 50's style P that Carey's team (all three of them!) has built. The first went to a big name US player if I remember correctly (the information is on Carey's site).

I don't know what Kevin paid for the bass originally but with shipping, duty and VAT, I think it was more than double the current asking price. I don't need to tell anybody this, however, the bass is an incredible bargain (a great way in to the world of boutique loveliness at a ridiculoulsy low price).

The finish is outstanding - one of the best spray and finish jobs I've seen on a body - perfect and glass-like: very much out of the ordinary.

The neck profile seems to be a sticking point. It is chunky buy not uncomfortable. I have medium-sized hands and found that I could get around tehe neck quickly without any problems. Anybody comfortable with a standard P width (and profile) neck is unlikely to struggle with the Nordy.

I had the bass for around four weeks - if I can answer any questions, please let me know.[/quote]
Cheers for the info Lawrence, according to his original post Kevin paid £1650 + shipping and taxes etc so probably iro double the asking price, expensive but reasonable compared to what the nordy jazzes go for new, the neck is beefy but
not dissimilar to a 62 reissue P bass, quite playable and smooth as silk, just the my others are really slim!

[quote name='Skezza' post='900742' date='Jul 21 2010, 09:31 AM']bump[/quote]
Worth a bump, great sounding bass this one & Paul is a good bloke to deal with.

[quote name='antti' post='900405' date='Jul 20 2010, 07:42 PM']Well, it really looks like a player to me. I wish I could but an angry wife and two hungry kids is not an option at the moment. But really one bass I wish I could take. And I am not a collector, I am a player too [/quote]
If you strike it lucky drop me a line, theres always a deal to be done!

[quote name='antti' post='900264' date='Jul 20 2010, 05:13 PM']That bass is one of the finest I've ever seen. Just WOW! I really love the design of this beauty.[/quote]
Yep, this one is a bit of a looker, the colour is a matter of taste but personally I love it, the finish on the Nordy's is also stunning, I can't find anything that is not 100% on it anywhere, and I have looked real close, also sounds damn fine too!

[quote name='Musicman20' post='899153' date='Jul 19 2010, 05:23 PM']I reckon I can dig that neck....Id love this bass if im honest but I told myself no more P type basses. Arghghg[/quote]
Ooooh go on, treat yourself, you know it makes sense!

[quote name='AndyTravis' post='899055' date='Jul 19 2010, 03:41 PM']this bass is following me around...

i would love it...just £925 short for today.[/quote]
Yep, it was a custom build, the serial number is 2 so I'm assuming that there will another somewhere, as far as I'm aware these aren't going to be production models so will probably be quite rare, I don't know what Kevin paid for it originally but I suspect with import duty etc he will have had to shell out a fair bit.

[quote name='Schnozzalee' post='897953' date='Jul 18 2010, 12:08 PM']How is the neck in comparison with something like a stingray/g&l?[/quote]
Hi there,

to me it feels a tad chunkier than a Ray but there can't be a huge amount in it,it's not uncomfortable with the rolled edges etc, just really chunky! I suppose its the trade off to get the "that sound" which it does very very well, my other basses are Shukers & Jon carves them really slim for me, a matter of taste I suppose.

Morning all!

Here we have my Nordy VP4....... now gone to a new home in Finland, cheers Antii, & enjoy!

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='895885' date='Jul 15 2010, 07:17 PM']32 women in 18 months is pushing it a bit (if you'll pardon the expression).

Had you considered concentrating on basses instead?[/quote]
I heard they give you sore wrists and make you short sighted!

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='885881' date='Jul 4 2010, 10:07 PM']Look at it this way - It's got to be better than gambling, drinking, taking drugs, or... WOMEN!

So welcome to a comparatively clean addiction [/quote]
I've clocked up 32 in the last 18 months and have no idea why, the one I started with was v nice as were most of the ones that followed! It is fun and highly addictive!

[quote name='arsenic' post='895816' date='Jul 15 2010, 05:40 PM']Hello, and welcome to the forum.[/quote]
G'day!

A lovely example of high quality piece of craftsmanship, this has to be worth a bump & probably wont hang around long, as with everyone else, v sorry to hear about your friend.

[quote name='lozbass' post='772922' date='Mar 12 2010, 05:27 PM']Hi MB1 and Uzzell - thanks guys - I'm blushing. Two really easy deals. The first even gave me time to get back to supervise the plastering. I'll be off for a skulk around Sainsburys carpark over the weekend - some good deals to be had there...[/quote]
Just bought the pink Nordy off Lawrence, great bloke to do business with and look forward to it again.
Many thanks
Chris.

Just sold my Sandberg panther to Alex, absolute pleasure to deal with, and totally hassle free.
Cheers Alex.

[quote name='amenra' post='888710' date='Jul 7 2010, 05:44 PM']cheers chris do you have anything else also would you take £750.00 for cash for this baby? cheers[/quote]
Sorry mate, if I could I would but times are tough!

[quote name='amenra' post='888100' date='Jul 7 2010, 09:05 AM']Hi Chris we spoke before I tried to get your Alembic before I am based in Derbyshire I have a Black Musicman stringray witha d turner in Excellent condition and case + I will through in my 5 string Fender body with a Mica neck in for this baby I was going to exchange wll bass gallery London for a Warwick thumb but would have this to join my Epic telephone my on 07977-492279 also Chris I have lined fretless Aria pro 11 1982 model for sale If you want to have that but would require £500.00 cheers Robbie.[/quote]
Cheers Robbie,
some great stuff there, unfortunately I've sold my soul to Barclay card & need to raise some dosh so will have to give it a miss, many thanks for the offer though.

[quote name='tonyf' post='887881' date='Jul 6 2010, 10:45 PM']Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow! That's just fabulous.

<WISHING SOMEONE WOULD BUY MY MODULUS>[/quote]
Yep, nice bit of wood & sounds great too.

[quote name='merello' post='887537' date='Jul 6 2010, 05:16 PM']I'm thinking about it - just the P-bass is too wide for me. Might do it for fun though - you are less than a mile from me![/quote]
I own that Shuker! it is a beast, sounds truly biblical & is gorgeous as well, also a real bargain, got it in the nick of time!

Just sold one of my shukers to Rob, good bloke and v easy transaction, can recommend.
Cheers mate.

[quote name='phsycoandy' post='885915' date='Jul 4 2010, 10:48 PM']Nicely![/quote]
Why thank you!

[quote name='Zeebs' post='885405' date='Jul 4 2010, 12:37 PM']wow this is what i'm after i think, i'm trying to shift my spector on here for 850, so fingers crossed[/quote]
Consider them crossed! Spectors are lovely basses so someone will buy it.