Apothem Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 (edited) Here for sale is my 1995 Sadowsky NYC 4 jazz. I have bought it from fellow BCer JohnnyLightYear and I know some other BCers have had the pleasure before (Barrie/Molan and other previous owners, if you want to chime in pls feel free). Absolutely stunning in cobalt blue: ash body, quilted maple top, maple board, humcancelling Sadowsky pups and the legendary Sadowsky VERY effective 2-band preamp (a little goes a long way...). No VTC installed, it's still all original, included the Sadowsky D-tuner. Older style Schaller bridge allows for a little string spacing adjustment. Weight is 3.9kg on a digital bathroom scale. Comes in a plastic moulded hardcase, also with blue interior. Excellent conditions throughout: perfect straight satin finished neck with virtually zero fretwear which allows for very low action, a few superficial swirls and dings (mostly the size of a nail's head, just tiny dents in the lacquer's surface). One small knock on the lower edge on the body, near the pots, and a scuff on the tip of the headstock. None of the above is normally visible if not under a very close inspection. No belt rash on the back. I have just noticed for the first time that the ring of the active/passive miniswitch is missing. Overall only very minor cosmetic blemishes (and the bass is nearly 15!!!) Here are the pics (a few are from the previous owners, I hope they do not mind, sorry, I am not exactly Helmut Newton...) [attachment=37446:Blue_Sad_1.jpg] [attachment=37447:Blue_Sad_4.jpg] [attachment=37448:Blue_Sad_5.jpg] [attachment=37449:Blue_Sad_6.jpg] [attachment=37450:Blue_Sad_7.jpg] [attachment=37452:Blue_Sad_8.jpg] [attachment=37454:Blue_Sad_9.jpg] [attachment=37456:PICT0018.JPG] [attachment=37457:PICT0019.JPG] [attachment=37458:PICT0021.JPG] [attachment=37459:PICT0032.JPG] [attachment=37460:PICT0034.JPG] Price is £1,600 plus shipping. If you have a courier of your choice I'll be happy to consider it (I live in Ayrshire, south of Glasgow, KA17), provided they collect, otherwise I'll use Parcelforce. I would strongly recommend insurance, although it's not going to be cheap. I'll take a good old fashioned cheque for this, no Paypal: that's the way I paid for it, so you can do it too, I am sure Johnny can vouch for my genuinity (if I don't send you the bass you can always come over, beat me up and break my legs... LOL). I am afraid that if there is no solid interest it will be on the Bay very soon indeed, so dig deep into your pockets while it's (only) here, rob your nan, or sell your sister to the slave trade... just get the dosh together !!! Sorry, but I will not consider any trades: I will remain with a '89 "transition" 'Ray and a '95 Sterling for the moment, but I have something else in mind. Thanks for your interest Claudio Edited December 3, 2009 by Apothem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 I still tink this is the prettiest bass I've ever owned - if it was a 5 I'd have it back like a shot! Great bass and a very friendly guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 I don't really have a hanker for boutique basses but in this csae, I will make an exception. It's beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 hmmmmmmmm. I can't push my boat that far at the mo... Bump on me, Trav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apothem Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 Thanks guys for your kind comments. Cheers Claudio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyLightyear Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Like the guy says, beautiful bass, full of quality! Claudio is a great guy to deal with too, buy with confidence! Barrie, I feel exactly the same- if it was a fiver I never would have let it go! Good luck with the sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apothem Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 Cheers Johnny BTW, 15th Dec is the very last day I can ship this beauty in time for Christmas, then I will not be available anymore for another pre-Christmas shipment. Claudio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apothem Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 Now SOLD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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