FS/FT Feeler: Sadowsky NYC Vintage J4 Sweet Caramel

[Il Capo]

Just got this sexy beast back from Pat Wilkins after he did an absolutely flawless and stunning job transforming it from a run of the mill natural finish into my caramel dream. It looks outstanding and I swear it plays better now: http://www.wilkinsguitars.com/ The thing is that I fell in love with a P bass for the month that this baby was with Pat and, to make matters much worse, my expenses have increased substantially this year. I just can't keep this anymore

I believe I am the 3rd owner; the previous one was a local TB'er who babied the bass and professionally replaced the original Sadowsky HC pups with Nordstrand NJ4SV. IMHO there is no contest between the two; the Nordys are out of this world on both ends of the spectrum (from bright to dark). The neck/frets are in excellent shape and of course the body is pristine since it just got the Wilkins treatment. Electronics work flawlessly and the bass currently wears a set of DR Hi Beams. Original Sadowsky case with polish and cloth are included. This bass is way too amazing for what I do and I sincerely feel like it's got to go to someone who will cherish it in a way that I can't.

Extra pics at this link, but please note that the heavy sunlight in my living room kinda distorts the color:

http://m849.photobucket.com/albums/a...20NYC/?src=www

The pics you see posted here at the ad seem to present the color a bit more accurately..



Specs:
#4257 | Vintage 4-String 2004
Wood: Swamp Ash
Fingerboard: Maple
Pickguard: Tortoise
Hardware: Chrome
Pickups: Updated with Nordstrand NJ4SV Pickups ($275 upgrade +pro install)
http://www.nordstrandpickups.com/bass_trad.html
Weight: 8.75 lbs.
VTC installed

FS: With all the upgrades, I need to get $2500shipped in order to approach breaking even (the refin alone set me back $400 FYI).

FT: I need to trade down for a solid workhorse and acquire some extra funds for menacing bills. Here are my preferences plus $$ from you (4-strings only):

- A 70's Precision with a maple neck. I am picky about color and weight, so we can take it one offer at a time

- 70's Fender J's//same deal..

- A Sadowsky Metro MV4 (maybe an RV depending on it's finish) or a Hybrid P

- 75 reissue Fender USA jazz with black blocks.

- Recent American standard p's or j's in Olympic white w/maple necks

- US Lakland Glaubs, Osbornes, or DJ's w/maple necks

- Nordy J's

That's all I can think of for now..if you have other ideas I won't be rude..

Thanks!

[Il Capo]

More pics

[Il Capo]

Last 2..

[Jerry J]

Do you still have the Sadowsky HC pickups for this bass?

[Il Capo]

Nope.. I let the original owner hang onto them because I found the nordies to be just what I was looking for. If you do want them, I may be able to hunt them down.

[Jerry J]

Originally Posted by Il Capo

Nope.. I let the original owner hang onto them because I found the nordies to be just what I was looking for. If you do want them, I may be able to hunt them down.

It would be nice to have that option.

Also, does your bass have the VTC installed? I can't tell from the photos and you don't mention it.

[Il Capo]

I'll attempt to acquire them and get back to you ASAP. And yes, VTC all the way.

[J Hud]

Hi. What's the rectangular shape on the back of the body in both pics?

Thanks.

[kobass]

Originally Posted by J Hud

Hi. What's the rectangular shape on the back of the body in both pics?

Thanks.

Looks like the protective film that is on all new Sadowskys.

[Il Capo]

Still available at a lowered price (the reddish borders in this pic are the result of intense sunlight)..

[Il Capo]

Bump for an expanded list of trade options and a ROCK BOTTOM low price of $2500 shipped. The bass is for sale on ebay for $100 more than the TB price only available to my bros here. I'll keep it if I can't get at least $2500. The pictures are admittedly mediocre, but the bass is absolutely killer. Ordering this bass new will cost you over $3000 and you'd have to wait a while. So, talk to me.

[Timlr]

If I had any extra cash, I would be severely tempted, as I would have a Metro MV4 Hybrid P to trade, but alas, I'll just stick to a bump for a gorgeous instrument.

[Il Capo]

Thanks for the love. Still looking for the right deal..

[Il Capo]

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