I have never had a desire for a flamed top. I have never had a desire for a flamed board. I have never had a desire for a burst finish. I have never had a desire for any translucent finish of any kind. I have never had a desire for a 5, and have never been curious enough to even touch one even one time. I have never owned a bass with any kind of string tree whatsoever. I have never had a desire for a Sadowsky, and I'm not sure why.
All of that beingbsaid, I would say two things: 1) That, sir, is a drop-dead gorgeous instrument, and it would make me think of trading. 2) I wouldn't care if it was a 5. Meaning - if it for some reason ended up being mine (willed to me, or whatever) I would keep it and play it.
I kid you not. That bass is freakin' sick. That thing has turned me, and that really takes some doing.
Congratulations, TB compatriot. Life is short. And that bass is siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiick.
Peace, carry on. (no carrots here, and no YMMV....that thing is siiiiiiiiiiiiiiiik).

have a nice day, sir.