Nordstrand Nordy VJ5 - aaargh. SWEET

GRoberts · #1 02-06-2009, 04:08 PM

SOLD!~ Nordstrand Nordy VJ5, $2300 Trans Coral Blue, Swamp Ash/Birdseye Maple, Pearl blocks/binding, Big Splits, SOLD! Hipshot B style Bridge, Audere 3 Band Preamp, Nordy Gig bag. Neck straight, frets are great. Bass is great. No dings that I can find. But I will look it over again, closely. Looks KILLER on Stage too!

I was laid off last November and I'm not seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. This bass is AMAZING and it KILLS me to consider selling. But I have to do what I must.

This is the "one" to have guys. The Birdseye Maple is just stunning on this and the Ash Grain is flowing and beautiful. Not interested in any trades. Need the mortgage payment. Financial hardship is the ONLY reason this is being posted.

ThumbyAche · #2 02-06-2009, 04:12 PM

Dear Lord!!! Why don't I have any money... I have my white Nordy and it wants a brother.. I'd have to off one of my F Basses though and no can do... Good luck with the sale, jeez I wish I hadn't seen this. Sorry you have to sell it, that is a shame. I remember reading when you got this one.

GRoberts · #3 02-06-2009, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ThumbyAche

Dear Lord!!! Why don't I have any money... I have my white Nordy and it wants a brother.. I'd have to off one of my F Basses though and no can do... Good luck with the sale, jeez I wish I hadn't seen this. Sorry you have to sell it, that is a shame. I remember reading when you got this one.

Thanks Thumby, if I get a new job anytime soon that meets my monthly nut, this baby stays. That simple. This is ONLY about necessity.

Blake Bass · #4 02-06-2009, 04:52 PM

Nice..what does it weigh and what's the scale length?

GRoberts · #5 02-06-2009, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Blake Bass

Nice..what does it weigh and what's the scale length?

34.5" scale length. It weighs about 9.6 lbs on my bathroom scale.

XavidmanX · #6 02-06-2009, 08:30 PM

Bummer...sorry to see this one up for sale. I'll be praying that things work out for you. Finances are pretty rough out here in Cali too.

Here's a bump for a top notch guy with a top notch bass.

jmain · #7 02-07-2009, 08:28 AM

Sorry you have to do this, Gary. I'm praying for you also that the right thing will come around.

Bump for a great guy and an amazing bass!

Hollow Man · #8 02-07-2009, 11:57 AM

Really sorry to see this one up for sale Gary. Good luck with everything.

GRoberts · #9 02-07-2009, 04:39 PM

Thanks Guys. I decided to price drop for a quicker sale. Check it out.

ThumbyAche · #10 02-07-2009, 06:11 PM

Gary, can't you find something else to sell?...please don't make me scramble and figure out a way to try to get this from you.

Seriously though, I really hope you can keep it. I know that there are more important things in life but this is a pretty special bass.

Mad Tango · #11 02-08-2009, 10:04 AM

I know it is difficult right now, but keep looking to Jesus for your needs. When times are good, we tend to put God as a part-time partner. You know, what's on TV first and then I will pray later. When we are in great need we realize he needs to be our primetime partner. I have been praying for you ever since I heard about your situation a couple of months ago. Just remember, God is in the miracle business!!!

R Baer · #12 02-08-2009, 11:53 AM

Sorry to see you selling this Gary. Here's to hoping she comes back to you someday!

BIGREDSIX · #13 02-08-2009, 02:14 PM

Looks like Scott Pazera's old Nordy (with the preamp added since he owned it). Very nice. Good luck with the sale...

GRoberts · #14 02-08-2009, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BIGREDSIX

Looks like Scott Pazera's old Nordy (with the preamp added since he owned it). Very nice. Good luck with the sale...

I actually custom ordered this from Scott. Carey and crew built it for me and I the first and only owner. Scottss Trans- Coral Blue Nordy was the inspiration. They do look similar.

Scott's however did not have Birdseye FB, Pearl Blocks and Binding or the Hipshot bridge. (Or Audere Pre with Big Splits) Scott had Fat Stacks in his Nordy I believe. But yeah, this bass could be the offspring for sure.

kerryg · #15 02-08-2009, 11:00 PM

is a thing of beauty.

Saluki · #16 02-09-2009, 06:53 AM

Why oh why...I just picked up that white one, but this one is a thing of beauty. Sorry about your situation man. Prayers for you and all those that are struggling.

Tom7 · #17 02-11-2009, 12:21 PM

Wow. I must be VERY content with my current basses to have not been around here in the classifieds to notice this bass.

The REAL answer is, of course, new work, otherwise something else will be up for sale next mortgage payment.

Guys, I've more than heard this bass, I've studied it and bought a Nordy VJ5 with the exact wood types and electronics BECAUSE of this bass.

If you have ever considered a Nordy VJ5, this is the time and the bass to buy.

Besides, I doubt I have ever met a nicer and more trustworthy guy than Gary.

You are in my prayers, my friend -- and if it's okay with you, the prayers are for work, not a sale. :-(

portraitoftracy · #18 02-11-2009, 12:29 PM

I had a dream last night this bass turned into a four string, how sick it that?

Eric Perry · #19 02-11-2009, 12:42 PM

That is the nicest Nordy I've ever seen. It's really unfortunate you have to let her go! On the bright side, someone is going to get an incredible looking bass!

If I had the coin I'd b all sorts of torn right now!!!

GRoberts · #20 02-11-2009, 01:11 PM

Thanks Tom and everyone. I have an interview next week! Not sure it's a great fit, or if I'll even get an offer. But your prayers and well wishes mean the world to me. Thank you.

In the meantime, the VJ5 is still available. I just don't know what the future holds. So I need to keep trying to sell.