OK, due to my pending divorce, I'm forced to move my beloved Sadowsky Metro RV5. Although this one is "the one" for me, my kids are more important, and I'm trying to buy the soon to be ex out of my house so I can keep it after the divorce is final, and I need to raise some quick cash. I think it would mean the world to them if they were able to stay in the house they grew up in.
I don't post this for any pity or sympathy....but just to answer the inevitable "why are you selling this so soon?" questions.

The bass is a beautiful 3 tone burst with a tortiseshell guard and a morado board. It is in excellent used condition. I've gigged with it almost every weekend, but I baby it and take care of it. The usual small scratches, swirls, etc, are present but there is no damage to speak of.

I recently added the VTC. It has the stock Sadowsky hum cancelling pickups. It comes with the stock Sadowsky soft case.

I don't have any pics right now, but will ad them soon.
I WILL consider a trade for a lesser bass plus cash deal, but I NEED to get at least $1000 in cash out of the deal. Keep in mind if offering a trade, I prefer, but am not limited to, Jazz bass style instruments. I prefer but am not limited to 19mm spacing, and I'm almost certain I'd need to have a 5 string.

Cash price is $1900 firm plus shipping. Paypal OK. I bought this bass brand new from Low Down Sound in Detroit last fall. PM or email for further info, etc.

For any references on the bass, Tom Bowlus, Vic, and most of the Bowlus Bass Borg gang and the Detroit contingent have all played or seen this bass.

Bump. Real sorry to hear of your troubles man. Good luck and keep the spirits up.

Its a great bass.

Pat, sorry you have to sell that baby. If I had the cash I'd buy it and sell it back to you when you were ready.

HI

Damn. Sorry. Bump for a great piece

Rob

None better to deal with folks.......

Best of luck to you with the sale! Hopefully things work out where you can keep it!

I wish I had some cash to help you out and help myself to your bass.:cool:

I'm interested in your MV5. I have a near-mint Skyline JO5 in TTS, RW and tort that I can offer in trade. Let me know. Looking forward to pics.

Tim

I'm interested in your MV5. I have a near-mint Skyline JO5 in TTS, RW and tort that I can offer in trade. Let me know. Looking forward to pics.

Tim

Its certainly possible I'd be interested in that. Forward me some pics and what you have in mind. Also, the Sadowsky model is an RV5. Alder/Morado, vs. the Ash/Maple of an MV5.

I don't know why I typed MV5 when I knew it was a RV5, I'm not a maple board guy. I'll get some photos out to you tomorrow.

This sucks on so many levels...

Good luck with the sale, my friend. I hope you end up with something you really like a lot so you won't miss this one too much.

Folks, this bass looks like new and sounds fantastic.

If I had the cash I'd buy it and sell it back to you when you were ready.

Having been through a divorce I was thinking the same thing when I first read about the sale.

Good luck Pat.

sidebar: on the local radio talk show this AM, they were discussing a surver of over 20k people over FIFTY years.
The conclusion was that women had more anger issues
than men. One called called in on air and used my line
as well...

"women aren't happy unless they are unhappy" :rolleyes:

sorry to hear of your predicament.

aw, man... i'm sorry. bump for good luck to you.

wow, I'm definitely sorry to see this.

The good news that you get for playing a Sadowsky is that you know when you have the funds you can find one that will look/sound/play just like it for similar cash.

Best of luck :cool:

I wish you well brother.

Its a great bass.

Pat, sorry you have to sell that baby. If I had the cash I'd buy it and sell it back to you when you were ready.

+1... best of luck.

Noble move man! Best of luck with the sale and dealing with the divorce.

After reading how much you love this bass it hurts to see you sell it for those reasons. I hope it all works out for you, best of luck man!

Sorry to hear about recent events in your life . . .
interest here also

PM coming . . .

I played this RV5 at the Bowlus GTG too. It was one of my personal favorites. I can't imagine that anyone could buy a nicer RV5 than this.

Guys, I sincerely appreciate the gestures and kind words of support.

At this point, I'd REALLY prefer a cash buyer, and I have some nibbles, but no sale yet. Of course, if you have what you think is a killer trade for a lesser bass, feel free to offer.

oh wow PM about to be sent

Sorry to hear about the bad news Pat. Best of luck with the sale.

On hold with one back up hold.

action shot from 2007 Bowlus GTG:

http://home.columbus.rr.com/tjotim/CWRV5_350w448h.jpg

It's going to be a great bass for some lucky TB'er!

If I had the cash I'd buy it and sell it back to you when you were ready.

That offer has been extended, but with a sale pending, it looks like the 'backup plan' is not necessary.

Grats to whoever gets that beauty! :)

That offer has been extended, but with a sale pending, it looks like the 'backup plan' is not necessary.

Grats to whoever gets that beauty! :)

Cool. Or not cool. You know what I mean. Sad to see it go.

Man Pat, I hate to see that youre forced to sell this.

Couldnt happen to a nicer guy.

Good luck bro, and best wishes.

Tom generously extended that offer before I even put the bass up for sale. I appreciate it sincerely and Tom is one of the nicest and most generous guys you'd ever meet. Sometimes I just have a hard time accepting favors from people. I do have three buyers for this in line and they are just waiting on pics. I'm doing my best to at least get some cellphone pics up, but now my alltel photo album isn't cooperating! I'm working on it guys!

Again, I really appreciate all the kind words and offers. It's a crappy situation, but I know eventually, I'll find a way to get another RV5, and Tom, Tim and others have generously offered to lend whatever I need in the meantime. Friends like you guys mean the world to me, and definitely restore a little of my faith in people.

Bad camera phone pics

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Having seen this bass in person, let me say that any photos (camera phone, Canon, Olympus, whatever) don't really do it justice. The fingerboard has some very nice figuring to it, and the overall feel is quite organic. Killer, killer, tone, too! :)

Any pics?

Never mind - bad IE plug-in.

Nice bass. I am sossry for your sacrifice.

Having seen this bass in person, let me say that any photos (camera phone, Canon, Olympus, whatever) don't really do it justice. The fingerboard has some very nice figuring to it, and the overall feel is quite organic. Killer, killer, tone, too! :)+1

I totally want this bass... just can't afford it right now. Moot anyway, already sold, thankfully... :)

Sold pending payment

Sold pending payment

Glad to hear it!

Good luck man.

Marshall

Tom generously extended that offer before I even put the bass up for sale. I appreciate it sincerely and Tom is one of the nicest and most generous guys you'd ever meet. Sometimes I just have a hard time accepting favors from people. I do have three buyers for this in line and they are just waiting on pics. I'm doing my best to at least get some cellphone pics up, but now my alltel photo album isn't cooperating! I'm working on it guys!

Again, I really appreciate all the kind words and offers. It's a crappy situation, but I know eventually, I'll find a way to get another RV5, and Tom, Tim and others have generously offered to lend whatever I need in the meantime. Friends like you guys mean the world to me, and definitely restore a little of my faith in people.

:cool: Very cool. And not surprising at all.

This bass is really, really nice. I was there when he got it, and I was jealous as all get out. And you couldn't ask for a better guy to deal with.

Pat, best wishes, man. Stay strong.

Sold! Thanks Tim