4 candles Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 (edited) [attachment=77428:sad2.jpg] [attachment=77427:sad1.jpg]Hello folks, Ive recently aquired this bass from Phil at the countries finest bass retail outlett, BassGear up north in a trade deal, Its an awesome example of a Sadowsky's work but after the recent purchase of 2 precision basses from fellow basschatters Alanbass and happy jack, I have been bitten by the P bass bug,(something I never thought would ever happen) the vintage sound and the rest is history. Perhaps Im getting old but im really diggin the more mellow tones these days! On with the details Custom build NYC Jazz bass build in the early/mid 90's. I am reliably informed that these basses were constructed from the highest grade woods to ensure they were lightweight without having to chamber the bodies to reduce the weight. This bass weighs 8lbs and is unbeleivably light and balanced. Condition wise there are 3 dings in the translucent white body that I have noticed, none in a perticulary obvious place, there is however some lacquer hazing on the maple fretboard which I actuallly thought was a birds eye finish! these marks are purely cosmetic and in no way effect the playability of the bass. This slight defect is allowed in the pricing and I have tried to include a photo of the effected area. Colour wise is difficult to photo, looks better in the flesh. The photo in the case makes it look grey! Ive had many a complement on its looks though, even from the wife! No VTC on this but there is an active/ passive switch. Ive owned 4 sadowskys now and really can't tell ehat the VTC does anyway! The VTC is cheap enough anyway and easy to install (so I am told) Fitted with a clear plastic guard to reduce damageto the wood below from fellow poppers and slappers, which looks really cool but can be removed also for the clean look. Comes complete with Sadowsky case. Fits like a glove (compared to the metro cases) and offers excellent protection and ultimate portability. Very lightweight!! I have "borrowed" some photos from both Molan and Bass Gear, Im sure there will be no ill feeling but many thanks any way for the pics and sorry for not asking permission before hand. Welcome to collect from Birmingham, Midlands. Many thanks for looking, Ive brought and sold on here so can provide some references if required. Regards Mark [attachment=77420:nyc_sad_2.jpg] [attachment=77419:nyc_sad_4.jpg] [attachment=77415:nyc_sad_6.jpg] [attachment=77417:nyc_sad.jpg] [attachment=77416:nyc_sad_8.jpg] [attachment=77414:tn.jpg] [attachment=77418:nyc_sad_5.jpg] Edited May 23, 2011 by 4 candles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 This was mine for a while - great bass, super light, all that Sadowsky famed playability and tone and looks really cool on stage (white & maple always looks great as a stage bass, lol) Really nice seller as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haimesy Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 [quote name='molan' post='1198617' date='Apr 13 2011, 08:00 PM']This was mine for a while - great bass, super light, all that Sadowsky famed playability and tone and looks really cool on stage (white & maple always looks great as a stage bass, lol) Really nice seller as well [/quote] +1 A good bloke...Good luck with the sale......John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I'd suggest resizing those pics because at present, even when you click on them, they are tiny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 candles Posted April 13, 2011 Author Share Posted April 13, 2011 [quote name='haimesy' post='1198623' date='Apr 13 2011, 08:04 PM']+1 A good bloke...Good luck with the sale......John[/quote] Good to hear from you again, hope all is well. having some grief again with my pictures. Im obviously not a child of the 90's! Regards Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 candles Posted April 13, 2011 Author Share Posted April 13, 2011 After several attempts to provide indicitave photo's- I have failed. If anyone is able to help me out and post a link to the original post , I will say a prayer for them!! If anyone offers computer courses for a reasonable fee, please PM me! Regards Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 [quote name='4 candles' post='1198673' date='Apr 13 2011, 08:43 PM']If anyone is able to help me out and post a link to the original post , I will say a prayer for them!![/quote] I consider myself 'saved' [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=116755&hl=sadowsky"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...amp;hl=sadowsky[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 candles Posted April 16, 2011 Author Share Posted April 16, 2011 Many thanks Barrie All PM's replied too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 candles Posted April 18, 2011 Author Share Posted April 18, 2011 Price dropped to £1500!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISDABASS Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 [quote name='4 candles' post='1203166' date='Apr 18 2011, 07:40 AM']Price dropped to £1500!!!![/quote] £1500 for an NYC??????? Has the world gone mad???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 [quote name='CHRISDABASS' post='1203481' date='Apr 18 2011, 12:20 PM'] £1500 for an NYC??????? Has the world gone mad???????? [/quote] I've seen people asking this much for Metros! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 That is a stupidly good price for a great bass. 4 Candles is a top seller as well, you would have to be totally bonkers to miss an opportunity this good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 [quote name='gareth' post='1204202' date='Apr 18 2011, 09:58 PM']so when are you taking delivery?[/quote] As soon as I get out of this bath of ice and have successfully sold my kidneys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajistaman Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Can you share larger pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 candles Posted April 19, 2011 Author Share Posted April 19, 2011 [quote name='bajistaman' post='1204226' date='Apr 18 2011, 10:14 PM']Can you share larger pictures?[/quote] All PM's replied too, plenty of trade offers- tough times for all of us me thinks! Im useless with computers and dont know how to share bigger pics, I can possibly email some photo,s directly too you if you let me have your email address. Regards Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 candles Posted April 27, 2011 Author Share Posted April 27, 2011 Too the top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck_stones Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 I'd love to try this bass out, if only to understand why Sadowsky NYC's are so highly revered. Bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 candles Posted April 27, 2011 Author Share Posted April 27, 2011 [quote name='chuck_stones' post='1212362' date='Apr 27 2011, 09:59 AM']I'd love to try this bass out, if only to understand why Sadowsky NYC's are so highly revered. Bump![/quote] Chuck Stones- come on down (to the midlands) the price is right. Sadowsky has a very familiar sound, not to everyones liking, but marmite perhaps. I dont think they sound great as a solo instrument but in a band context they fullfill every frequency available and can cut through any mix from funk to extereme rock with ease ( even with 2 guitarists!) Ive owned both metro and NYC basses, whilst metro basses are outstanding in their own right, there is something about the NYC range that just feels more noticable. Very lightweight and effortless to play, but very sturdy and well built, producing the same tones as the metro but with a touch of "je-ne-sais-quai"!!! pardon my french Ive had plenty of insulting offers from mainly eastern europe so far!!!! "u sent to duzbroanilakeka " I pai u 600EUR and u ship at u cost?????? etc etc u wanna swap 4 8 string uid bazzs made in ze polzand by zoobar gerkund plus 40GBR cash? pathetic to think that "britania once ruled the waves", but not so now eh! Bump for a great bass, at this price for "genuine basschat uk'ers" in the spirt of not making a proffit from my fellow brothers, but in the same vein being taken for a mug by "daz europeans" REgards Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 candles Posted May 22, 2011 Author Share Posted May 22, 2011 bumpy bumpy bumpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsixties Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 While I wish you all the best with the sale of this beautiful bass ( i had one like this in the past) I really don't like the sarcasm about the european forum members. Idiots are everywhere but also many nice and honest people. You don't need that kind of stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leroydiamond Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 [quote name='jsixties' post='1240983' date='May 22 2011, 10:46 PM']While I wish you all the best with the sale of this beautiful bass ( i had one like this in the past) I really don't like the sarcasm about the european forum members. Idiots are everywhere but also many nice and honest people. You don't need that kind of stuff.[/quote] +1. Agreed. such comments are not appropriate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 [quote name='jsixties' post='1240983' date='May 22 2011, 10:46 PM']While I wish you all the best with the sale of this beautiful bass ( i had one like this in the past) I really don't like the sarcasm about the european forum members. Idiots are everywhere but also many nice and honest people. You don't need that kind of stuff.[/quote] +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 candles Posted May 23, 2011 Author Share Posted May 23, 2011 point taken, post eddited accordingly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 So that's your post [i]after[/i] the edit ?! It's still pretty xenophobic and bordering on racism. Whilst it is your prerogative to only allow UK sellers, it is fairly idiotic and embarassing (for you) to suggest that all members from Europe are scammers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Uh oh, there's the first uncomfortable rubbings of sand in the collective basschat vagina this morning. Watch out people, this could be an eventful week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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