Sadowsky NYC Cherryburst 5 String $2,000 FS Only

Latinbass · #1 02-07-2010, 08:35 AM

Here it is again.

This bass was listed here more than a year ago and caught a lot of attention due to its looks.

The bass sold and months later I asked the new owner to sell it back to me.

As much I love it, it isn't getting any playing time between my Fodera and Fender Jazz.

About the bass:
Owned by a studio pro in Puerto Rico
The fingerboard has sweat/dirt marks all over - however the fingerboard is smooth with no damage.
I am sure you know this is a Maple fingerboard not Rosewood (lol).

Latest Sadowsky Pre with 5 kobs combination
vol/blend/treble/bass/VTC the switch is just a dummy (no function)
Sadowsky Singlecoils
Will ship in used gigbag

The bass has no damage - the neck is smooth and has that broken in feel and plays effortlesslly. You definitely have that great slap tone and thick/fat punchy fingertone. The jazz growl is amazing.

If you take a look at the string alignment between the polepieces - they are not exactly align 100% but it does not affect tone. This bass is a 1991 model and maybe the spacing may be a little smaller than the 19mm Newer Sadowsky.

NO TRADES - I DON'T NEED ANYMORE BASSES

mophead · #2 02-07-2010, 08:49 AM

Picture link somewhere? My year old memory is not that good.

Latinbass · #3 02-07-2010, 08:59 AM

SORRY ABOUT THAT - PICS ARE UP...

tmax · #4 02-07-2010, 09:04 AM

You need to delete one of your threads, there is a duplicate.
Also, the weight please?

Latinbass · #5 02-07-2010, 09:06 AM

Thanks for pointing that out. I'll remove one...

Latinbass · #6 02-07-2010, 09:10 AM

This bass is featherweight at slightly over 8lbs as many Sadowskys are.

**Chef** · #7 02-07-2010, 09:27 AM

I presume the body is maple over ash?
Are the pickups in 60's, or 70's spacing?

thx

Latinbass · #8 02-07-2010, 09:34 AM

Yes, the body is maple over ash
The pickups spacing is 70s I think - not sure

**Chef** · #9 02-07-2010, 09:44 AM

I remember when this bass was for sale before.
Clearly, it's a great one-having been played so much.

I'd have bought it then if I could, and I've been fortunate to get back on my feet and have two other Sadowskys at this point. Someone should be really happy with this one.

KUNGfuSHERIFF · #10 02-07-2010, 09:54 AM

Wasn't this just on eBay two weeks ago?

emblymouse · #11 02-07-2010, 01:35 PM

That bass has seen a lot of lovin'.

Strokey · #12 02-07-2010, 09:15 PM

This is a great bass. I have owned her and regret selling/trading her because she was such a wonderful instrument. She has tons of "Mojo" and sounds great. Latinbass is a great and honest guy. This is a great price for this bass and if I had the money, I would be all over it. Someone snatch this up.

pablo basso · #13 02-08-2010, 12:11 AM

Hi

Would you ship to europe as well?

MixBass · #14 02-08-2010, 12:34 PM

ctoddrock · #15 02-08-2010, 12:46 PM

She's all mine fella's! Finally got my 2 dream basses:Lakland 5594 and a Sadowsky NYC Jazz.Thanks TB for being one the greatest discoveries that a Working Bass Player could ever make. I'm all in Baby!

KUNGfuSHERIFF · #16 02-08-2010, 02:22 PM

Thank you for removing the temptation! Hope she serves you as well as she served her studio-pro owner.

Wilbyman · #17 02-08-2010, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chef

I presume the body is maple over ash?
Are the pickups in 60's, or 70's spacing?

thx

Spacing look as 60's as it gets, like all other Sadowsky NYC JJ basses to my knowledge

Latinbass · #18 02-08-2010, 07:50 PM

It is Sold pending Paypal Echeck .