FS: Early NYC Sadowsky 4 Sunburst

mackb12 · #1 08-31-2011, 01:08 PM

Late '98 Sadowsky 4 sunburst, upgraded to spoke wheel by the Sadowsky shop. Some scuffs on the headstock, but in excellent condition otherwise. Hum cancelling pickups, active/passive switch, and Sadowsky Portabag. Previously owned by Famous Shamus and has been well taken care of. I'm back around to P basses and this is not getting played. $2600 shipped conus. Come on TB'rs, I feel some GAS coming on!

zrxnha · #2 08-31-2011, 07:47 PM

good price！ bump！！

**Famous Shamus** · #3 09-01-2011, 09:54 PM

Guys, this was my bass for a few years and I can honestly say it is an absolute pleasure to play. The neck is just the right size, the body contours are perfect..the bass is Comfortable with a capital C. The Pau Ferro board has some nice grain...also excellent grain to the Ash body as well.

When you couple these things with Rogers impeccable construction and fretwork, it is a winning combo. All wrapped up in a very elegant package.

This is a solid swamp ash body (excellent resonance) and the bass weighs 8.4 lbs. if I remember correctly. This is an excellent chance for you to own a great bass at a great price. Do not hesitate.

Sorry for the semi-hijack Steve. This bass definitely evokes a strong emotional response in me. I PM'd you about the typo (it's a '98 folks not an '89)

Good look here at the graining on the fretboard

mackb12 · #4 09-01-2011, 10:50 PM

Thanks for all the extra info, John. Much appreciated!

wengr · #5 09-02-2011, 08:37 AM

Very nice, how would the neck profile compare to a current version?

mackb12 · #6 09-02-2011, 09:11 AM

Measurements are going to be the same on the older one. The difference in newer standard NYC basses is in the thicker headstock and graphite strips in the neck. Correct me if I'm wrong - there are definitely some guys on here who are experts in this area!

Boof · #7 09-05-2011, 10:45 PM

Just a little endorsement for this bass and seller; I heard Steve play this Sadowsky live over the weekend, and it sounded absolutely killer. Of course, as one of Nashville's top pros, Steve always sounds downright homicidal - but this bass' tone is fabulous, really a standout even among Sadowskys, IMHO. Punchy AND broad, really well-defined and sitting just perfectly in the live mix. I'd snag it myself if I was sitting on extra cash. And I don't think you could find a better cat to buy a used bass from. Someone's gonna get a great bass. Oh - and no, I don't owe Steve money.

mackb12 · #8 09-08-2011, 11:49 AM

Ha! Thanks Boof. You made me think twice about selling this. There is something else hanging on a wall that is screaming my name right now, though. No, you don't owe any money, and in good vibes you are always paid in full!

mackb12 · #9 09-17-2011, 05:44 PM

weary hobo · #10 09-18-2011, 06:30 AM

Wow; what a beauty. Early morning bump for a great player and a great guy!

mackb12 · #11 09-24-2011, 04:08 PM

masmasbasso · #12 09-25-2011, 09:12 AM

You sounded awesome the other night BUMP!

Flabass · #13 09-25-2011, 10:36 AM

What is a spoke wheel bump?

mackb12 · #14 09-25-2011, 02:20 PM

Thanks John! I dug your band Daisy Cutter - people can check it out here: Daisy Cutter, The Billy Block Show BillyBlockShow on USTREAM. Country

A spoke wheel is just a contemporary truss rod design. Much easier to contend with when adjusting. Lots of articles on TB. Thanks for the bumps!

mackb12 · #15 02-28-2012, 04:50 PM

Back on the block. Will consider trades for Sadowsky 5's (NYC or Metro).

timmarks · #16 02-29-2012, 01:37 AM

This is a nice bass---it sounded and played great when I checked it out

Travis_Bass · #17 03-05-2012, 04:13 PM

GAS. Beautiful bass, I really wish I had a few grand to spend on a new bass

kenny ames · #18 03-05-2012, 06:11 PM

Great guy! Great bassist! Great bass! Buy it bump!

notejung · #19 03-05-2012, 07:33 PM

Could u tell me about spacing please?

notejung · #20 03-10-2012, 12:45 PM

this one is available?