FS/FT Sadowsky Metro MV5 Olympic White/Tort

Justin Beck · #1 01-23-2010, 09:22 PM

I am putting up my Sadowsky MV5 in Olympic White/Tort for sale or trade.

I have had this bass for less than two weeks, but in having this wonderful instrument, I have realized that, after a year spinning my wheels trading/selling/buying fivers, I am not comfortable playing them. Also, I only use the low B string when I tell myself to use it because I spent the extra cash for it.

So without further ado, pics.

The bass is in good condition, but has some finish flaws. You can see a scuff behind the bridge, and a short, hairline crack in the clearcoat at the neck pocket in the pics above. The bass also has two small dings in the clearcoat on the lower horn, but I don't have any photos of them, as well as the usual scuffs/swirls from being played. All blemishes are cosmetic only, and do not affect playability or structural integrity.

The bass will come with the Sadowsky ultralite case as well as Dunlop straplocks, and is strung with a very fresh set of Sadowsky Blue Label Stainless Steel strings. The strings have about two hours of play on them.

Now for the price. I am asking what I have into it, $1700 shipped CONUS.

For trades, I am up for active or passive J style four bangers, extra points for D-tuners and true single coils too.

Sadowsky Metro MV/RV/UV/MS/RS 4's. Must have VTC.
Lull V4, M4V, M4
Valenti J4/Vintage J4
Low End Jazz 4, Classic 21's only
Fender Roscoe Beck IV
Lakland JO 4
Lakland DJ 4, natural/rosewood only
Fender MM4
Fender Geddy Lee
G&L JB-2 USA Only, rosewood preferred
Possibly a MM Stingray/Sterling single H
Possibly a MM Bongo 4 HH
Parts basses also welcome.

Plus cash my way on Fenders/G&L/Lakland Skylines.

NO 5+ String basses please

Please pm/email me with pics of supposed trades.

Thanks for looking!

Best,
Jusitn

**Jeremy Allen** · #2 01-23-2010, 09:28 PM

Are you only interested in jazzes, or would a Sadowsky HPJ-4 (natural/maple, w/VTC) interest you?

emohair · #3 01-23-2010, 10:05 PM

Any interest in an Elrick Evolution JJ 4 string bass? Here are some pics, hit me up if your interested

http://s8.photobucket.com/albums/a43...ir3065/elrick/

emohair · #4 01-23-2010, 10:07 PM

oh, and do you know the body wood? Alder/Ash?

Jerry J · #5 01-23-2010, 10:16 PM

This one should have an ash body.

Matt Call · #6 01-23-2010, 10:40 PM

Not again...

Jerry J · #7 01-23-2010, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OpaqueBass

Not again...

Now is your chance Matt to bring it back home.

Too bad you aren't into fretless basses.

t c · #8 01-24-2010, 10:45 AM

basstolero · #9 01-24-2010, 12:27 PM

PM sent

Bass2daMix · #10 01-24-2010, 01:46 PM

How come no one is keeping this bass?

Justin Beck · #11 01-24-2010, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bass2daMix

How come no one is keeping this bass?

The only reason that I am not keeping this outstanding bass is because the awkwardness of a 5 to me outweighs the rest of the bass. I am looking for a similar bass in a 4 so I can keep the sound, playability, and feel without the discomfort.

Best,
Justin

emohair · #12 01-24-2010, 05:07 PM

I have a few questions,

How much does it weight?
Can you confirm the body wood?
Whats the serial number?

Justin Beck · #13 01-24-2010, 05:11 PM

The weight is right at 9lbs, and yes, the body is ash. All Sadowsky Metro series basses that have an "M" in the name are the ash/maple combination, jsyk. The serial number is M1174.

*EDIT* The bass has the Hum Canceling pickups that come standard in all Metro basses, and they are in 60's J position.

Best,
Justin

afrank89 · #14 01-25-2010, 12:46 PM

Justin Beck · #15 01-25-2010, 05:52 PM

Probable sale in the works, but I figured I might as well give her a bump.

Thank you all for the interest. I sincerely appreciate it.

Best,
Jusitn

johnnydi · #16 01-25-2010, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justin Beck

All Sadowsky Metro series basses that have an "M" in the name are the ash/maple combination, jsyk. The serial number is M1174.

Best,
Justin

Not true! The M means Metro and as nothing to do with the wood used. All Metro basses as an M to start the serial #.

Usually, Metro basses comes standard in Alder/rosewood or Ash/maple combo. Unless its been order with a Ash body, which is possible. This bass should be Alder.

Jerry J · #17 01-26-2010, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by johnnydi

Not true! The M means Metro and as nothing to do with the wood used. All Metro basses as an M to start the serial #.

Usually, Metro basses comes standard in Alder/rosewood or Ash/maple combo. Unless its been order with a Ash body, which is possible. This bass should be Alder.

Oops! This bass has a maple neck Johnny so it should have an ash body.

johnnydi · #18 01-26-2010, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerry J

Oops! This bass has a maple neck Johnny so it should have an ash body.

My bad. Sorry about that.

That was not my point though. So in this case to clarify the body should be Ash but it wouldn't have anything to do with the M in the serial #.

Again, I'm sorry. I'm confused and tired.

Ronen · #19 01-26-2010, 03:56 AM

I think Justin was referring to the M in the name - MV4 - which means maple board; Not the prefix M in the serial.

Justin Beck · #20 01-26-2010, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nenor

I think Justin was referring to the M in the name - MV4 - which means maple board; Not the prefix M in the serial.

Correct. Per the Sadowsky website under the Metro finishes and models page, M=Maple Fretboard/Ash body, V=Vintage (Pickguard/control plate), 5=Number of Strings. So johnnydi, your new RV4 is a Rosewod fretboard/Alder Body, Vintage (pickguard/control plate). All Metro basses serial numbers have an M for Metro. Just a bit of info and clarification for all of you out there who may have been confused by my prior post.

Best,
Justin