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10-05-2009, 08:42 PM
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Staff, Bass Gear Magazine | | Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Central Illinois | |  Sadowsky NYC PJ5 EXCELLENT!
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I just got this recently, and it's really fantastic, but it's not quite fitting me, so I'm gonna' flip it towards a new Sadowsky order. Obviously, that means no trades. Sorry.
Here's the original link, and the stats are of course correct: http://www.sadowsky.com/stock/view/4320.html  - FINISH: Transparent Dark Cherry
- BODY: Quilted Maple on Alder
- FINGERBOARD: Brazilian Rosewood, 12" Radius
- PICKGUARD: Parchment
- PICKUPS: Sadowsky Humcancelling P/J
- WEIGHT: 9.05 lbs. (4.11 kg)
Someone asked about nut width. It seems just shy of 1-7/8, so if he makes a 1-13/16, that's it. Otherwise, it's the standard 1-7/8 just like my other Sadowskys, and it's just a measurement error from the roundness of the edge of the nut.
I ran over this bass with a fine tooth comb, and there are 3 blemishes. Two are pictured below, which are extremely small dings on the headstock. The third is a really light and superficial scuff on the back that I could not get to come out in the pictures, if that tells you how mild it is, I suppose. It'd probably buff out without much trouble, but frankly, I don't even see it unless I'm really scrutinizing the bass, so I never messed with it. The pickguard shows some typical superficial wear, but it's also invisible unless you're up close looking for it. The neck is perfect, and the Brazilian board is even better in person than in the pics as usual. Other than noted here, the bass is pretty much in as-new condition.
It's strung with a brand new set of Sadowsky blue steels.
Also of note, I've JUST put a brand new set of the latest Sadowsky pickups in it. Yes, the newer Nordstrand based ones. However, I still also have the original SD based pickups, which go with the bass, as well as the original rectangular rigid foam Sadowsky logo'd case, which is also in very good condition.
I'm told this bass was about $4200 new, and the pickups cost me over $300. I'd like to NET 3K out of this, including BOTH pickup sets, case, and shipping/48, which should really be totally do-able. This is an AMAZING bass with a MASSIVE classic sound, includes over $300 in brand new pickups, and it plays, well, you know... it's a Sadowsky.
Believe it or not, the scuff is right dead in the middle of this first picture as well as the reflection bright spots on the next two. I just couldn't pick it up. It's very very light.       
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10-05-2009, 09:47 PM
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10-06-2009, 04:08 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Nanuet N.Y. | | Vic your nuts....  ...Guys don't hesitate on this one I played her myself and she was incredible...
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10-06-2009, 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by p0k so beautiful... | You meant the bass right ... not Vic ...  
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10-06-2009, 08:29 AM
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10-06-2009, 08:43 AM
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10-06-2009, 08:47 AM
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Staff, Bass Gear Magazine | | Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Central Illinois | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Freddy-G. What a gorgeous bass! And I have no doubt that it sounds equally amazing. Vic, you must have something pretty special in mind to let this one go. | Yes... another Sadowsky. This one whetted my appetite BIG TIME. It's really just all about what, not if, and then basically as soon as I can get it. I'm actually evaluating something this week which will basically determine what will replace this one. |
10-06-2009, 09:12 AM
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Staff, Bass Gear Magazine | | Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Central Illinois | | | FYI, still processing #1 in the original PM line. I'll know by mid-late today if #2 will get a shot at this bass. |
10-06-2009, 01:12 PM
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Staff, Bass Gear Magazine | | Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Central Illinois | | | Well, it should come as no surprise, but PM'er #1 has payment pending, and he's someone I fully trust, so I'm pretty sure this beauty is sold.
I knew this would sell easily, but I guess I figured I might get through a few PM'ers before I got someone to close the deal.
I'll wait to close this thread until the deal is totally done, tho... just in case... |
10-06-2009, 01:24 PM
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10-06-2009, 02:50 PM
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10-06-2009, 03:17 PM
| | There's more music in the nuance than the notes.
Staff, Bass Gear Magazine | | Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Central Illinois | | Quote:
Originally Posted by otto B I know you stated no trades. but I how about a Warrior Custom Signature NT6 bass | There's already payment pending, but to answer your question, I'm very specifically looking to replace this with a new Sadowsky. |
10-07-2009, 06:27 AM
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10-07-2009, 07:48 AM
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10-07-2009, 08:53 AM
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Staff, Bass Gear Magazine | | Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Central Illinois | | Quote:
Originally Posted by jonno1707 Congrats Vic we knew this wouldn't last long... | Well, somewhat "tainted" grats... it's really hard to let this one go (as I'm sure you can relate to.) The ONLY reason I can is because I'm intending to specifically replace it with a flavor that fits me a bit better... maybe even immediately if the one I'm checking out works out all the way... otherwise, it's just a delay for a new order, but it's still happening one way or another. |
10-07-2009, 09:09 AM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2009 Location: san antonio/austin | | hey vic!!
i got a quick question for you if you dont mind answering for me....but how is the sound of PJ5 compared to a JJ5.......thanks |
10-07-2009, 09:28 AM
| | There's more music in the nuance than the notes.
Staff, Bass Gear Magazine | | Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Central Illinois | | Quote:
Originally Posted by line6bassist hey vic!!
i got a quick question for you if you dont mind answering for me....but how is the sound of PJ5 compared to a JJ5.......thanks | I'll be able to answer better when I have a more direct comparison with an ash/maple PJ, but at least this one, especially due to the alder and brazilian, is just a much bigger and fatter sound, with a lot more of a classic warmth to it. Less aggression fully blended, but man, that woody and organic P sound is there if you solo the neck. Wow. |
10-09-2009, 08:33 AM
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