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09-27-2008, 10:59 AM
|  | Grand-dude | | Join Date: May 2002 Location: Denton, TX | | | FS only: Nordstrand NX5 - one of a kind.
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Nordstrand NX5 - one of only a few in existence. 
Reluctant to sell, but I will be getting my custom NX6 back, so I don't need both. This bass plays and sounds BETTER than it looks, if you can believe that. One of Carey's best ever. And if you didn't know, he is not currently making customs anymore, (although I hear he may do a limited version in the future).
From the Nordstrand website gallery section: "The northern ash body and spalted maple top in conjunction with the birdseye maple fretboard give this bass a smooth and focused sound with plenty of warmth, especially when delivered through a set of Nordstrand Fat Stacks and an Audere preamp. The pickup covers and tone control knobs were made from spalted maple as well and add a unique dimension to the instrument's look. The black veneer line offers an elegant detail which sets this bass apart even further from many other custom instruments."
Knobology is (from bridge to neck): bass cut/boost, low mid cut/boost, high mid cut/boost, treble cut/boost, pan, volume. The first switch is for the Audere Z-mode and (I believe) the second is a coil tap for the FatStacks. No cosmetic or functional issues with this bass - the usual minimal playing swirlies but no dings/dents, etc.
$2750 professionally packed and shipped with insurance to lower 48. USPS money orders preferred, Paypal OK but you pay $75 shipping cost. No international sales, please.
I'll try to get some new pics made later this weekend or next week. Bass looks exactly the same, though.
links to more pics below: http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y14...front_full.jpg http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y14...stock_full.jpg http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y14...close_back.jpg
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09-27-2008, 01:27 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Simi Valley CA | | Bump for a GREAT guy to do business with.
This bass was mine for a short time. It is STUNNING in person.
The new owner will be very happy. 
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09-27-2008, 09:54 PM
| | | | Beautiful!!! ...But how much does weigh?!?!? |
09-27-2008, 09:58 PM
| | | | Spectacular !!!!
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09-28-2008, 12:29 AM
|  | Registered User | | | | | Beautiful !!!
Scale length? |
09-28-2008, 12:54 AM
| | Grand-dude | | Join Date: May 2002 Location: Denton, TX | | Quote:
Originally Posted by SMIFFMAN  Beautiful!!! ...But how much does weigh?!?!? | Hmmm... don't have a shipping scale - will try to weigh on bathroom scale when I get a chance. I would estimate between 9 & 10 lbs, not the lightest bass I own, but certainly no boat anchor either. Quote:
Originally Posted by EduardoK Beautiful !!!
Scale length? | Thank you! 34.5 in.
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10-04-2008, 11:48 AM
| | Grand-dude | | Join Date: May 2002 Location: Denton, TX | | | bump... would consider trades for NYC Sadowsky 5's.
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10-04-2008, 03:48 PM
| | Registered User | | | | Hard to believe this is still here. A custom built by Carey's own hands and at this price!  |
10-05-2008, 01:04 AM
| | Grand-dude | | Join Date: May 2002 Location: Denton, TX | | Quote:
Originally Posted by EduardoK Hard to believe this is still here. A custom built by Carey's own hands and at this price! | Thanks, Eduardo - times are tough for many right now, and there are a lot of nice basses for sale. But you are correct, there are not many of these (none exactly like this AFAIK) and there won't be any more, either.
Hmmm... maybe I should keep it. 
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10-05-2008, 01:06 AM
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President, Baer Amplification | | | | | This is one of the most amazing looking basses I have ever seen! If I win the Lotto this weekend, I'll let ya know. |
10-05-2008, 03:21 PM
| | Registered User | | | | Quote:
Originally Posted by drgregn
Hmmm... maybe I should keep it. | Yep. I owned two Nordstrand SCs and sold one thinking I didn't need both.
After two years I still kick myself e v e r y d a y ! ! ! |
10-14-2008, 09:10 PM
| | Grand-dude | | Join Date: May 2002 Location: Denton, TX | | Quote:
Originally Posted by EduardoK Yep. I owned two Nordstrand SCs and sold one thinking I didn't need both.
After two years I still kick myself e v e r y d a y ! ! ! | I hear ya. Even so, bass is now back on the market. Much as I'd like to keep it, I have to admit I really don't need it given the rest of my stable, which is quite sufficient.
Reasonable cash offers will be considered. No trades, please.
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10-14-2008, 10:58 PM
| | | | Any sound clips? Thanks |
10-14-2008, 11:04 PM
| | Grand-dude | | Join Date: May 2002 Location: Denton, TX | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Samjay Any sound clips? Thanks | None right now, sorry. I can record some representative tracks, but I'm working throughout the weekend and it will be at least the end of next week before I'll have the time.
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10-14-2008, 11:40 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Minneapolis / St Paul | | | +1 for the sound clips |
10-15-2008, 01:15 PM
|  | My Other GSD Bad Ass! | | Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CinCinNati | | | Bump.
My favorite bass design.
One day I'll have one... |
10-15-2008, 01:44 PM
| | Grand-dude | | Join Date: May 2002 Location: Denton, TX | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Supertanker Bump.
My favorite bass design.
One day I'll have one... | Well, it COULD be as soon as next week! 
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10-15-2008, 02:26 PM
| | My Other GSD Bad Ass! | | Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CinCinNati | | Quote:
Originally Posted by drgregn Well, it COULD be as soon as next week! | That's an excellent point!
I could sell my 3 Laklands (two of which are new) and pickup your NX5... |
10-15-2008, 03:21 PM
| | Grand-dude | | Join Date: May 2002 Location: Denton, TX | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Supertanker That's an excellent point!
I could sell my 3 Laklands (two of which are new) and pickup your NX5... | Well, sometimes even the most inspired, life-changing decisions don't seem to make perfect financial sense at the time...
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10-15-2008, 04:34 PM
| | My Other GSD Bad Ass! | | Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: CinCinNati | | Quote:
Originally Posted by drgregn Well, sometimes even the most inspired, life-changing decisions don't seem to make perfect financial sense at the time... | Your logic is impeccable! | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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