Bassislife16 Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 So me and the lady took a trip to Bass Direct this morning, went with my Ibanez SR1705B-NT to part exchange, wasn’t really playing it anymore and have grown tired of the shape of I’m honest. I went with an open mind but had a few basses in mind that I wanted to try: Mayones Jabba Classic Dirtyburst Mayones Prestige 4 Classic. Two very different basses, one being a Jazz style setup and the other with Dual coils and neck through Wenge construction. Got into Bass Direct to have a very warm greeting and Ashley sat me down with the basses I had pointed out while he sorted my Ibanez part ex stuffs. Tried both acoustically, both lovely instruments but immediately trying the Jabba acoustically I had decided it just wasn’t for me. The prestige however with the neck through Wenge/Padauk & swamp ash w/ quilt maple top was just sublime. Acoustically that bass had sustain only bestowed by gods. Harmonics just jumped out of it. I tried it through a Genz amp setup and it sounded fantastic, very versatile and definitely a usable EQ, people seem to complain about the Prestige Classic not having coil split ability but it didn’t really fuss me. Anyway I was loving just sitting noodling to myself messing with the EQ, however my partner had also seen a Satin Blueburst NYC Sadowsky Deluxe on the website that she was bugging me to try. I owned a MV5 for years and loved it but stupidly traded it to another BC’er who gave me a load of BS about how he missed it etc then moved it on within two weeks. So I asked Ashley if I could try the NYC, he took it down and left it with me to get to know, immediately I understood “that moment” that most musicians talk about, yano the moment where you find “the right one”. I just started smiling all over and huffing because I’d fallen for something moderately expensive. Harmonics and chords just came so fluid and it sounded crystal clear even with the EQ flat, weighed next to nothing because the body was chambered and had no sticky lacquer for me to deal with. Lex (my fiancé) instantly saw the look on my face and knew that I’d fallen in love with it...So the Ibanez went as part ex and Lex looked at me and said “that’s the one isn’t it, you’re getting it!” She treated me to something I never dreamt I’d own. So I’m feeling a very lucky man to have someone who knows how to read me so well and supports me in my passion for music and playing bass. I’d just like to thank Mark and Ashley (Marcus wasn’t in, but if you’re reading this, thanks Marcus!) at Bass Direct for being so welcoming and sorting me out with the basses I had in mind to try, loved chatting and talking all things bass! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassislife16 Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 (edited) I may be incapacitated for a while... Edited April 7, 2019 by Bassislife16 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Well. That’s me thoroughly peed off 😂 if it’d had a maple board I wouldn’t have stopped myself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visog Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 (edited) Oh yeah... can't beat a J-bass done well. Enjoy! That blue top is dreamy! ** Edit: PS I bet 'the Lady' was bored shitless' ** Edited January 30, 2019 by visog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassislife16 Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Well. That’s me thoroughly peed off 😂 if it’d had a maple board I wouldn’t have stopped myself... No maple boards for me! Did you have this one in mind Andy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassislife16 Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 1 minute ago, visog said: Oh yeah... can't beat a J-bass done well. Enjoy! That blue top is dreamy! Thank you! Yeah it’s really something special! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobiaMatt Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Very nice my friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 3 minutes ago, Bassislife16 said: No maple boards for me! Did you have this one in mind Andy? The finish “bora blue burst” has a folder in my computer...I want a sadowsky in gloss bbb with a maple board and clear pickguard. i came close - glad you got something special though mate, it’s beautiful and you’re a deserving owner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassislife16 Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, AndyTravis said: The finish “bora blue burst” has a folder in my computer...I want a sadowsky in gloss bbb with a maple board and clear pickguard. i came close - glad you got something special though mate, it’s beautiful and you’re a deserving owner. Thanks dude! It’s definitely come to a good home! A clear pickguard....now that’s an idea !! Edited January 30, 2019 by Bassislife16 Typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 5 minutes ago, Bassislife16 said: Thanks dude! It’s definately come to a good home! A clear pickguard....now that’s an idea !! Speak to @TimAl he did one for my amber Farida 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 She’s a keeper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Valdemar Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 Congratulations! We have similar beards. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted January 30, 2019 Share Posted January 30, 2019 I had a sort of similar experience at Bass Direct, with a slightly different outcome. I had gone down to BD to pick up some parts for a pedalboard I was putting together. Whilst I was there, I picked up an Xotic jazz bass in natural and just noodled for a bit, then asked to plug it in I was starting to think that it was the best jazz bass I had ever played when Mark shouted across the room (it was quite busy) 'if you fancy buying it today you can have it for £2k' (a couple of hundred quid or so off). I just said that I had only come down for £70 of bits and pieces, not for a 2 grand bass. However driving home, I started to regret not just getting my credit card out and buying it there and then. I decided that I would save up a bit of gig money and look for a secondhand one in six months time, preferably in black cherry with a maple neck. Of course, as luck would have it, exactly such a bass come up on the BC For Sale forum a couple of weeks later. It ended up costing me two nice jazz basses (a Mayones Jabba and a Nash 63 relic) and about £100 in cash. That was a few years ago and it’s been my go-to bass ever since, done maybe 200 gigs or so, and is the best bass I’ve ever owned (and I have had a few good ones in my time) … 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassislife16 Posted January 30, 2019 Author Share Posted January 30, 2019 1 hour ago, visog said: Oh yeah... can't beat a J-bass done well. Enjoy! That blue top is dreamy! ** Edit: PS I bet 'the Lady' was bored shitless' ** She wasn’t actually! She plays occasionally (Rocksmith) but she’s abit of a gear head like me, likes looking at different brands and luthiers work. I’ve taught her well, lady has good taste I must say! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thodrik Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Congratulations! Love the blue top on that bass. Getting to go to Bass Direct and trying out a load of high end basses for me would be about the best day out you could have as a bassist. I would love to go Bass Direct sometime, but location has prevented me from doing so. However as soon as I saw this second hand Sadowsky in second hand section a couple of years ago I was on the phone saying 'I AM BUYING THAT' Don't really clean it that often so it really doesn't look that shiny anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Great! Sounds like a nice day out. Didn’t you buy a Smith recently, too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassislife16 Posted January 31, 2019 Author Share Posted January 31, 2019 1 hour ago, ped said: Great! Sounds like a nice day out. Didn’t you buy a Smith recently, too? No, was looking into Smiths and was literally on the brink of purchasing, but decided best route is not to commit and keep an open mind! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zranyard Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 I had a moment like yours with a satin 4 string when i visited the factory this time last year. I couldn't afford it at the time, still can't sadly, but one day I'll have to go back and get one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz39 Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Oof - that blue fade is to swoon for, Gorgeous. And the Mayones don't look half bad either. I have only had one 20 min drool-worthy potter round Bass Direct but it must have the highest concentration of sublime instruments per sq ft. anywhere. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulhauser Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Congrats! Bora is one of my fav Sadowsky color! As for the clear pickguard here is my Atelier Z, I love the clear pg and "bell" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassislife16 Posted January 31, 2019 Author Share Posted January 31, 2019 12 minutes ago, Paulhauser said: Congrats! Bora is one of my fav Sadowsky color! As for the clear pickguard here is my Atelier Z, I love the clear pg and "bell" Yes! I may look into this, I’m dreading the first “ding” but hey she’s going to be used so it’ll definitely wear with this satin finish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Denby Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Nice story. It shows you that sometimes you have to let yourself be open and let the baby come to you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afterimage Posted January 31, 2019 Share Posted January 31, 2019 Wow gorgeous bass 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aliwobble Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Nice... insanely nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burno70 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 Love that blue burst flame maple top. What a gorgeous bass! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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