F/S SADOWSKY WILL LEE

**Famous Shamus** · #1 07-31-2010, 04:56 PM

Hello,

I've been hit with some major bills, and I need some cash. I've done some soul searching I think I'm going to put up my Sadowsky Will Lee for sale.

I purchased the bass on May 27th of this year, brand new. Everything that came with the new bass (hardshell case, case candy, warranty's etc. ) will go to the new owner.

The only reason I'm selling this bass is that it is my most valuable. I have two other Sadowsky's, so I'll live (at least that's what I'm telling myself.)

The bass is Black Pearl, so it has a subtle sparkle type finish to it which I have tried to capture in these pictures. Weighs in at 7.85 lbs. Single coil pickups...etc etc...you can read the specs on the Sadowsky website. http://www.sadowsky.com/instruments/will_lee_model.html

Price is 3785.00 That's about 200+ dollars off what a new one will run you, so if your thinking of getting one, maybe you can save yourself some bucks.

No dings, dents, scratches, or bruises I promise...I baby my stuff, and I don't play with a pick...the bass still has the protective plastic by the pickups and on the rear.

If my financial situation resolves itself, I will yank the ad, as I love this bass. It has only seen three gigs, but wow. The amount of compliments I get about the tone from fellow musicians speaks volume about the level of quality Roger and crew put into all their basses. Any questions, feel free to PM me. I may be interested in a trade (4 string only) for a lesser valued bass and cash on your end.

moorewr · #2 07-31-2010, 05:46 PM

Hi,

Is it active or passive? Does it have a switch for changing from active to passive?

**Famous Shamus** · #3 07-31-2010, 05:55 PM

The bass can be Active and Passive, and sounds fantastic both ways.

The knobs are set up as follows:

Volume, Pan, VTC control (pull up to defeat preamp) and a stacked Bass and Treble Boost. The Toggle switch controls the mid range boost. The mid range boost is set from the back of the control cavity, in a "set it and forget it" fashion. Check out the link here:

http://www.sadowsky.com/pop/wl_backplate.html

For those who don't know, VTC=Variable Tone Control. This allows you to roll off some of the treble to give you a nice old school tone should you desire.

Sadowsky · #4 07-31-2010, 06:23 PM

For those who don't know, VTC=Variable Tone Control. This allows you to roll off some of the treble to give you a nice old school tone should you desire.[/quote]

Actually, VTC stands for "Vintage Tone Control"

Roger

**Famous Shamus** · #5 07-31-2010, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sadowsky

For those who don't know, VTC=Variable Tone Control. This allows you to roll off some of the treble to give you a nice old school tone should you desire.

Actually, VTC stands for "Vintage Tone Control"

Roger[/quote]

Whoops

My bad Roger

TolerancEJ · #6 07-31-2010, 08:03 PM

Wow, a signature Will Lee. I don't think it will take too long to sell.

BartmanPDX · #7 07-31-2010, 09:42 PM

Nice bass! You won't catch me EVER selling mine.

**Famous Shamus** · #8 07-31-2010, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BartmanPDX

Nice bass! You won't catch me EVER selling mine.

I know..I know...Thanks.

It kills me to let her go, but sometimes you have to do, what you have to do..

**Famous Shamus** · #9 08-01-2010, 08:56 AM

Inevitably, the question of trades has come up.

I would like to be as flexible as possible, so I will accept partial trades on this bass. Just let me know what you have. Not really in need of effects and pedal. (unless you have a mint Akai Deep Impact pedal.)

I'm thinking only 4 stringers as far as basses go. Special love for Sadowsky's with a maple board, but I will entertain others.

I'm pretty set with amps and cabs, but feel free to run stuff by me. Trades will probably have to involve cash on your end. So long as both parties are satisfied...thanks

**Famous Shamus** · #10 08-01-2010, 07:02 PM

Bump for the finest bass you will ever own!

PhatBasstard · #11 08-02-2010, 10:41 AM

Quote:

For those who don't know, VTC=Variable Tone Control. This allows you to roll off some of the treble to give you a nice old school tone should you desire.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sadowsky

Actually, VTC stands for "Vintage Tone Control"

Roger

It's not variable?!?

Free bump.

**Famous Shamus** · #12 08-09-2010, 12:43 PM

OK! Crisis averted!...money woes are behind me....soooo I get to keep my Will Lee.

I'm going to keep this posted. If someone wants to make an offer, I will entertain it. If you have a nice bass you'd like to trade, with or without money, I'm all ears, but I'm really digging this bass and its going to have to grab my attention.

Examples.

Sadowsky (especially Ash/Maple) Metro's or NYC's
F bass VF4's
Vintage Fenders
Alleva Coppolo's
Nordy
etc...you get the picture

Thanks!

Dragan · #13 08-11-2010, 07:01 AM

I guess this would interest you, as I am very interested in your bass. Cash in your way too, ofcourse. PM for further details. Cheers!!!:

it's a '77 Jazz, all original ( without ashtrays unfortunately...) but with orig.case. pretty light, not of those heavy ash 70s basses. a tone monster and very playable!
I am from Sarajevo,Bosnia but have lots of friends and relatives comin in/out USA so we can arrange any deal.

Bass-Checker · #14 08-14-2010, 02:44 AM

Hello
my english its not good whrit you from switzerland
but seriously intresting on your bass try 3 time
to whrite you on craiglist but no body answer me.
now will you be able sell me ?
pay bass and shipping (usps 200.--) to zürich
in advance of your bancaccount ore whit paypal
for you 200% no risk you can have also reverence
from me from brian barrat from lowendbass buy him
for two week ago one lakland made in usa and 1 1/2
year ago one sadowsky made in usa any thing go good whit
me ask him if you wîll my name its claudio
please answer me if you will sell me will be great
my email voice_riot@hotmail.com

**Famous Shamus** · #15 08-31-2010, 01:10 PM

All PM's answered and for now this one is still here. As I said before, not really in a rush to part with it, but would still like to gauge interest.

YCBass · #16 08-31-2010, 03:15 PM

I watched the NYC GTG video and someone was playing one of these... Oh boy it sounded great! And that was through a video camera mic then through my iPod earphones...

Coelho · #17 08-31-2010, 06:10 PM

That would be me.

**Famous Shamus** · #18 08-31-2010, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coelho

That would be me.

Good job Bruno! and no...you didn't have to play something fancy!

Ivan M · #19 08-31-2010, 10:45 PM

Yeap that was Bruno, and i shot the video, by the way that was Will LEE'S Actual BASS, i believe Bruno told me it was the prototype and will wanted changes so BRUNO ended up buying it. I got to play it and man i loved it.

Coelho · #20 08-31-2010, 11:09 PM

Yep, that's right, mine is the prototype and the bass Will used on the photos. If I am not mistaken he asked Roger to shorten the upper horn a little.