warwickhunt Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 (edited) This is a very recent acquisition and the ONLY reason I'm considering a trade for this is that I really can't justify owning a bass costing this much money and it not be my only/main gigging bass! I have a couple of other basses that I chop and change between and I'm happier that way, rather than having one instrument (especially as I have 3 bands on the go and all require different approaches/tones... well, IMHO) to do everything. The bass is in mint condition and has a Sadowsky light-case (rigid gigbag). I can and will take pics but tbh I doubt I can beat the pics taken by Roger Sadowsky's photographer, so I'll put those up for now, as well as the link to Mark's original sale and good pics (more to be found in the 'Gear Porn' Sadowsky thread). I'll flesh out loads of info if required but if you are in this league when looking for a bass then I'd expect you'd have a fair idea of what this bass is. . It goes without saying that it is UBER-light and the tone is huge! It is presently strung with DR Sunbeam 45-105s but I am quite happy to restring and set it up with lighter gauge strings (home set-ups are a doddle on this bass) 'for the right deal'. FINISH - Vintage Tint BODY - Spalted Maple on Chambered Swamp Ash with Black accent line FINGERBOARD - Birdseye Maple, 12" Radius, 1 1/2" Nut Width, Vintage Tint PICKGUARD - None HARDWARE - Black PICKUPS - Nordstrand Big Singles (wound for Sadowsky with Sadowsky engraved on the covers) Sadowsky Preamp with VTC WEIGHT - 7.65 lbs. (3.47 kg) [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=49156&hl=sadowsky+nyc"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...hl=sadowsky+nyc[/url] [url="http://www.sadowsky.com/stock/view/5091.html"]http://www.sadowsky.com/stock/view/5091.html[/url] What do I want? I'm receptive to most offers but the bass being offered MUST be under/about 9lb in weight! I won't split hairs if the bass is an once or two over 9lb BUT recent experience of buying a 9lb bass, weighed on the 'bathroom scales' (person weighed with/without bass) that actually turned out to be 10lb 13oz bass, has left me needing a more accurate weight. Obviously I also don't want to do a straight swap for a similar priced bass (defeats the whole object of why I want to trade). Hit me with what you have for offer via PM and please include a price for the balance you are looking to add, it'll save a fair degree of PMs if I know that we are in the right area. I do have 2 offers on the table to buy the bass outright, so a straight sale is obviously acceptable but I'm not prepared to sell it for less than I bought it from Mark. Cheers. <edit> Ooops! Forgot to say that I'm only interested in 4 stringers and a fretless wouldn't be top of my list... but you never know. Edited June 24, 2009 by warwickhunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowbee Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Very pretty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippyfloop Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 That is amazing. Stunning wood top. Drool........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 The most stunning Sadowsky returns Am I allowed to ask what you paid for it John? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted June 20, 2009 Author Share Posted June 20, 2009 [quote name='GreeneKing' post='519226' date='Jun 20 2009, 12:38 PM']The most stunning Sadowsky returns Am I allowed to ask what you paid for it John?[/quote] Of course Peter, I didn't deliberately not print the price ... I paid Mark's full asking price for it; £2200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatgoogle Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Ive got some old Irish Punt notes if your interested??? Maybe Maybe not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 [quote name='fatgoogle' post='519698' date='Jun 20 2009, 11:19 PM']Ive got some old Irish Punt notes if your interested??? Maybe Maybe not[/quote] If you use the Punt notes to wrap up some Euro notes I might be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 (edited) I wish this hadn't come back up on here...I'm all anxious again... How about, err...a Wechter 9400 ABG (original price £3900!) fretted by Martin Peterson, perfect condition and about 6lbs, a Sei Jazz 4 in Swamp Ash (no fancy top but a beautiful neck and abalone blocked, rosewood bound board) - excellent condition and around 8.5lbs...and £300 your way (£325 if you can deliver/collect)? It's the best I can do for lightweight 4s. Edited for minor change - offer for delivery etc. Oops, then edited again for miscalculation Edited June 21, 2009 by lozbass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 [quote name='lozbass' post='519788' date='Jun 21 2009, 10:08 AM']I wish this hadn't come back up on here...I'm all anxious again... How about, err...a Wechter 9400 ABG (original price £3900!) fretted by Martin Peterson, perfect condition and about 6lbs, a Sei Jazz 4 in Swamp Ash (no fancy top but a beautiful neck and abalone blocked, rosewood bound board) - excellent condition and around 8.5lbs...and £300 your way (£325 if you can deliver/collect)? It's the best I can do for lightweight 4s. Edited for minor change - offer for delivery etc. Oops, then edited again for miscalculation[/quote] Can you send me some pics of the basses in question and also where you live! The action on the acoustic is going to be of paramount importance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joetruscott Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 arrrgh.... dream bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 [quote name='joetruscott' post='520074' date='Jun 21 2009, 05:15 PM']arrrgh.... dream bass[/quote] Go on... sell a kidney and indulge your dreams! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joetruscott Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 (edited) I already sold one for my other sadowsky.... Can you survive with none? Edited June 21, 2009 by joetruscott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted June 22, 2009 Author Share Posted June 22, 2009 [quote name='joetruscott' post='520116' date='Jun 21 2009, 06:05 PM']I already sold one for my other sadowsky.... Can you survive with none? [/quote] Never heard of kidney dialysis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesfinn Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 oh my! this is stunning! If i hadnt got the fender c/s on order this wouldve been mine.....i could always sell everything else....hmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted June 22, 2009 Author Share Posted June 22, 2009 [quote name='wesfinn' post='520844' date='Jun 22 2009, 03:51 PM']i could always sell everything else....hmmm[/quote] I'm open to offers of trades! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soggs Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='519205' date='Jun 20 2009, 12:15 PM']This is a very recent acquisition and the ONLY reason I'm considering a trade for this is that I really can't justify owning a bass costing this much money and it not be my only/main gigging bass! I have a couple of other basses that I chop and change between and I'm happier that way, rather than having one instrument (especially as I have 3 bands on the go and all require different approaches/tones... well, IMHO) to do everything. The bass is in mint condition and has a Sadowsky light-case (rigid gigbag). I can and will take pics but tbh I doubt I can beat the pics taken by Roger Sadowsky's photographer, so I'll put those up for now, as well as the link to Mark's original sale and good pics (more to be found in the 'Gear Porn' Sadowsky thread). I'll flesh out loads of info if required but if you are in this league when looking for a bass then I'd expect you'd have a fair idea of what this bass is. . It goes without saying that it is UBER-light and the tone is huge! It is presently strung with DR Sunbeam 45-105s but I am quite happy to restring and set it up with lighter gauge strings (home set-ups are a doddle on this bass) 'for the right deal'. FINISH - Vintage Tint BODY - Spalted Maple on Chambered Swamp Ash with Black accent line FINGERBOARD - Birdseye Maple, 12" Radius, 1 1/2" Nut Width, Vintage Tint PICKGUARD - None HARDWARE - Black PICKUPS - Nordstrand Big Singles (wound for Sadowsky with Sadowsky engraved on the covers) Sadowsky Preamp with VTC WEIGHT - 7.65 lbs. (3.47 kg) [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=49156&hl=sadowsky+nyc"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...hl=sadowsky+nyc[/url] [url="http://www.sadowsky.com/stock/view/5091.html"]http://www.sadowsky.com/stock/view/5091.html[/url] What do I want? I'm receptive to most offers but the bass being offered MUST be under/about 9lb in weight! I won't split hairs if the bass is an once or two over 9lb BUT recent experience of buying a 9lb bass, weighed on the 'bathroom scales' (person weighed with/without bass) that actually turned out to be 10lb 13oz bass, has left me needing a more accurate weight. Obviously I also don't want to do a straight swap for a similar priced bass (defeats the whole object of why I want to trade). Hit me with what you have for offer via PM and please include a price for the balance you are looking to add, it'll save a fair degree of PMs if I know that we are in the right area. I do have 2 offers on the table to buy the bass outright, so a straight sale is obviously acceptable but I'm not prepared to sell it for less than I bought it from Mark. Cheers. <edit> Ooops! Forgot to say that I'm only interested in 4 stringers and a fretless wouldn't be top of my list... but you never know. [/quote] hi I have a kubicki x-factor fender custom shop and a shuker elite 4 in top grade quilted maple wenge and flame maple, think pictiures still on statti site and this site, if interested I'll email some nice pics, I was thinking both basses and £500 any good, regards soggs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted June 22, 2009 Author Share Posted June 22, 2009 [quote name='soggs' post='520887' date='Jun 22 2009, 04:48 PM']hi I have a kubicki x-factor fender custom shop and a shuker elite 4 in top grade quilted maple wenge and flame maple, think pictiures still on statti site and this site, if interested I'll email some nice pics, I was thinking both basses and £500 any good, regards soggs[/quote] Zap me some further details and we'll see where we stand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joetruscott Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='520479' date='Jun 22 2009, 08:16 AM']Never heard of kidney dialysis? [/quote] Yeah but I heard it's a bugger to take on the stage with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 [quote name='joetruscott' post='521002' date='Jun 22 2009, 06:45 PM']Yeah but I heard it's a bugger to take on the stage with you.[/quote] nah, cover it in a black sheet, stick some ampeg logos on it and it just looks like you have two amp stacks. very rock and roll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Beautiful bass! Have a bump.....if only I had some spare bunce! Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Oh, not this again! When this was originally up for sale I showed the missus some pics of it saying it was the most delicious bass I've ever seen and that it was for sale. You know what she said? "Go on, treat yourself". Very tempting but I can't justify spending the money at the moment. Have a bump for a beautiful bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted June 23, 2009 Author Share Posted June 23, 2009 [quote name='Ray' post='522038' date='Jun 23 2009, 08:48 PM']Oh, not this again! When this was originally up for sale I showed the missus some pics of it saying it was the most delicious bass I've ever seen and that it was for sale. You know what she said? "Go on, treat yourself". Very tempting but I can't justify spending the money at the moment. Have a bump for a beautiful bass.[/quote] Get your Missus on the phone for me right now... I want to have a quick word in her shell like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='522047' date='Jun 23 2009, 08:58 PM']Get your Missus on the phone for me right now... I want to have a quick word in her shell like! [/quote] I just wish I'd of married someone like her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted June 24, 2009 Author Share Posted June 24, 2009 Last chance! I have a couple of good trade offers and two people interested in a straight purchase so I'd like to think I'm going to conclude something before the weekend. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted June 24, 2009 Author Share Posted June 24, 2009 Sold pending the usual! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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