Sadowsky M5-24 natural

Jerry Ziarko · #1 12-25-2009, 03:43 PM

Let me start by saying, the bass is for sale only. (No trades please!) Sadowsky M5-24- Ash/maple-natural finish-with VTC- It weighs in at 9.1 lbs. The bass is in very good condition, with some minor finish blems. There are fingernail scratches just past (under) the "G" string, as common with most used basses. There are also various minor finish scratches on the front and back, but the bass has to be held under a light at an angle to see them. There is a small speck size nick near the input jack . There is a 1/4" by 3/32" piece of finish missing from the back of the neck. It is quite small and there is no dent or scratch associated with it?? As with any natural finish bass, surface scratches are pretty near impossible to photograph, but although not easily seen, have to be mentioned just the same. I would rate the bass 8.5 out of 10 just for a conservative rating. Please excuse the pictures, but they are pictures taken for my insurance file, and not very detailed. The grain is much more delicious in person!! The bass will ship in a Sadowsky ultra light case that is also in very good condition. SOLD

KUNGfuSHERIFF · #2 12-25-2009, 05:28 PM

Subscribed and awaiting pics.

Jerry Ziarko · #3 12-26-2009, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by KUNGfuSHERIFF

Subscribed and awaiting pics.

Anything in particular you are looking for, or just overall pics?

KUNGfuSHERIFF · #4 12-26-2009, 08:55 AM

Natural light would be good, otherwise whatever you think will accurately present the bass is fine by me.

engedi1 · #5 12-27-2009, 08:31 PM

Bump for a killer bass. I sold my Lakland Deluxe 55-95 to buy one exactly like this, and I have never regretted it. $1700 is a good price. Someone will get a great bass.

Archaeobass · #6 12-27-2009, 08:47 PM

I played this bass' mirror twin at a shop the other day and absolutely fell in love - the tone, the feel, everything was just killing. My next acquisition will either be an axe just like this or a similarly apportioned BN5. If I had the scratch, I'd be hounding you via PM, but instead I'll just have to bump!

Jerry Ziarko · #7 12-28-2009, 06:00 PM

Well here's the deal. As you can tell, my photo skills leave much to be desired. I can't get any pictures in normal daylight since I go to work in the dark, and return in the dark. I tried to use a flash, but with a glossy finish, the pics look all washed out. I took them without a flash, and to be honest, the results were less than stellar. (I would love to know how you all get such great pics of your basses) With that said, I tried to show as much detail as possible. From the pics you can see the top of the headstock is clean, as is the neck. I tried to show that small flaw in the back of the neck finish, but the picture is marginal at best. Also the small nick near the input jack would not show up in a photo. I took about ten of it, and I just couldn't get it to show. You can't really see it, but has to be mentioned just the same. If there is anything that you really need to see, ask, and I'll do my best to show it. I think the pics I took do accurately depict the bass as much as possible. When I rated the bass a 8.5, I did so conservatively. I've seen others on TB rated as such that were nicked, rashed, and chipped. You won't find that here.

eldani77 · #8 12-29-2009, 07:36 AM

Bump....nice bass....

**Laklandlover** · #9 12-29-2009, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Jerry Ziarko

Let me start by saying, the bass is for sale only. (No trades please!) Sadowsky M5-24- Ash/maple-natural finish-with VTC- The bass is in very good condition, with some minor finish blems. There are fingernail scratches just past (under) the "G" string, as common with most used basses. There are also various minor finish scratches on the front and back, but the bass has to be held under a light at an angle to see them. There is a small speck size nick near the input jack . There is a 1/4" by 3/32" piece of finish missing from the back of the neck. It is quite small and there is no dent or scratch associated with it?? As with any natural finish bass, surface scratches are pretty near impossible to photograph, but although not easily seen, have to be mentioned just the same. I would rate the bass 8.5 out of 10 just for a conservative rating. Please excuse the pictures, but they are pictures taken for my insurance file, and not very detailed. The grain is much more delicious in person!! Unfortunately, my wife has the camera, and is gone to see her family out of town until Monday. If you need further pics, they will have to wait for now. The bass will ship in a Sadowsky ultra light case that is also in very good condition. The selling price is $1700 shipped to the lower 48. Remember, no trades please!

This has to be one of the BEST LOOKING BASSES in the WORLD!

James

Jerry Ziarko · #10 12-30-2009, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Laklandlover

This has to be one of the BEST LOOKING BASSES in the WORLD!

James

Thanks, Honestly the grain looks much better in person.

rgee27 · #11 12-31-2009, 05:36 PM

Are these models imported like the Lakland Skylines? How do they compare to Lakland Skyline 5ers ( JO5, DJ5 )?

LeonD · #12 12-31-2009, 10:54 PM

PM sent.

Jerry Ziarko · #13 01-01-2010, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by rgee27

Are these models imported like the Lakland Skylines? How do they compare to Lakland Skyline 5ers ( JO5, DJ5 )?

Honestly, I've never played one. Maybe someone could chime in with a better grip on that.
Having thought a bit more of your question, the neck on this bass feels quite similar to my buds 55-94. That may have absolutely no bearing on a JO5 or a DJ5 however, but I thought I would mention it just the same.

Mr. Lovejoy · #14 01-01-2010, 06:09 PM

So how does that Bass sound. Do you have any clips?

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Originally Posted by rgee27

Are these models imported like the Lakland Skylines? How do they compare to Lakland Skyline 5ers ( JO5, DJ5 )?

They are supposedly made in Tokyo then shipped to New York.

Jerry Ziarko · #15 01-01-2010, 06:15 PM

I do not have clips of my own, however Ed Friedland did a review and added some clips a while back.
http://www.paolomaraziti.com/Sadowsk...y_Modern_5.mp3

And more can be found here: Sadowsky 5-24 sound file needed

A review from Bass Player Magazine: http://www.bassplayer.com/story.aspx...Sadowsky+Metro

And this, basically explains the Metro series: http://pro-music-news.com/html/03/e40629sa.htm

Limeman · #16 01-03-2010, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by rgee27

Are these models imported like the Lakland Skylines? How do they compare to Lakland Skyline 5ers ( JO5, DJ5 )?

While the Skylines are nice basses, there is no comparison to them and the Sadowsky Metros.

Skylines are made in Indonesia (Korea in past years) in moderate quantities and sport acceptable build quality, good price and reasonable electronics for the dollar.

Metros are made by incredibly skilled luthiers in Japan, sport the exact electronics, pickups, bridges, over-all design and meticulous setup as their NY counterparts, and are built in very limited quantities. They are 2 to 3 times as expensive as Skylines, and about 1/2 to 2/3 the cost of NY Sadowskys.

IMHO: Having owned both (Skylines and Metros) I can say the Sadowsky is the better instrument by a long shot. No knock against the Laklands, but if I had about $1K to spend on a new instrument, I'd find a way to scratch up a bit more and pick up a good used Metro for 1/2 again as much. If I had to have new, and only had a grand, then you'd be hard pressed to do better than a good Skyline.

Limeman · #17 01-03-2010, 12:03 AM

Oh... Gorgeous M5-24. Good luck on the sale!

rgee27 · #18 01-03-2010, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Limeman

While the Skylines are nice basses, there is no comparison to them and the Sadowsky Metros.

Skylines are made in Indonesia (Korea in past years) in moderate quantities and sport acceptable build quality, good price and reasonable electronics for the dollar.

Metros are made by incredibly skilled luthiers in Japan, sport the exact electronics, pickups, bridges, over-all design and meticulous setup as their NY counterparts, and are built in very limited quantities. They are 2 to 3 times as expensive as Skylines, and about 1/2 to 2/3 the cost of NY Sadowskys.

IMHO: Having owned both (Skylines and Metros) I can say the Sadowsky is the better instrument by a long shot. No knock against the Laklands, but if I had about $1K to spend on a new instrument, I'd find a way to scratch up a bit more and pick up a good used Metro for 1/2 again as much. If I had to have new, and only had a grand, then you'd be hard pressed to do better than a good Skyline.

Thanks! I understand your points. I think the Laklands are a bit overpriced for being made in Indonesia (Korea in past years) and I have a problem with that . I am really thinking of selling my DJ4 and getting a Sadowsky or NYC Empire Bass....

eldani77 · #19 01-06-2010, 06:16 PM

If I could ,I dont think twice......good luck ....is a wonderful instrument , with a super price.....you only have to know that sadowsky is talking about a price increase this month......please somebody just buy this bass........

SteveC · #20 01-07-2010, 10:31 PM

So tempting. I traded my M5-24 for my RV4. While I love my RV4, I miss the 5. I thought the maple board was a little bright at the time so I'm leaning to a rosewood board for my next try, but this is very tempting...