On a train to NYC currently and have had some Sadowsky UV gas for awhile. How is the shops showroom? Might have to squeeze in a visit while down there this week.
Grady
Grady
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This is an old story but since we have some new members and today is the 4th anniversary I thought it was worth reposting:
MY LITTLE STORY ABOUT HOW THEY CAME TO MY HANDS:
I had been playing Sadowsky basses for 5 years and I never asked Roger to build me a bass like this because I had never seen this combo on the In Stock page; I thought that since they usually use solid ash for natural finishes the resulting full size P would be too heavy for Roger's standards. My PJ only weighs 8.3 lbs!
It already has a lot of sentimental value (not only for being a fantastic instrument) but because I have a little story about how I won it on ebay: I placed a bid on it like ten days before the auction ended. Early in the morning of the last day of the auction my baby girl 'knocked on the door' and I had to run to the hospital with my wife so I couldn't track the end of the auction; I lost all hope of getting the bass and I had already assimilated that some Sadowsky sniper was already celebrating the 'shot'.
My beautiful Nora was born later that day and when I came home for a shower I checked my email and found out I had won the bass. The 10th of July was my lucky day for sure.
The winning bid:
My beauties a few minutes ago:
What a beautiful story and photo! She's so cute and the bass is perfect!
Wonderful story Fran. You are indeed blessed. Thanks for sharing
great story! happy birthday/anniversary to your lovely pair then
Hey guys, many thanks for the very kind words. I'm very happy with both adquisitions.
All the best Fran. I would think that the best doesn't get any better than this right here amigo.
B.H. bro.
B.
You're right.
Sweeter than honey. By the way, talking about sweet things, my sister in law just came back from her honeymoon in Canada and she brought me a can of 100% pure maple syrup; can't wait for breakfast tomorrow morning. 
I even use a bit of maple syrup in my black coffee sometimes. I like the #3 dark which has a very intense flavour & great on pancakes. The canned stuff from Quebec is righteous stuff Fran. Enjoy the treat & "use with caution".You're right.
B.
great story! happy birthday/anniversary to your lovely pair then
+1 Fran is a lucky guy😊
Holy crap! Why did you have to follow me with this? I can't possibly compete with that level of cuteness!!! Total low blow
That'a quite a photo for sure! Can't wait to see the annuals.Holy crap! Why did you have to follow me with this? I can't possibly compete with that level of cuteness!!! Total low blow
B.
Chef
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I even use a bit of maple syrup in my black coffee sometimes. I like the #3 dark which has a very intense flavour & great on pancakes. The canned stuff from Quebec is righteous stuff Fran. Enjoy the treat & "use with caution".
B.
Sorry for the off-topic but I just finished my breakfast and you were right, that Quebec stuff was great! Now I should wait for another hour before I try it in my black coffee (I drink too much coffee).
Holy crap! Why did you have to follow me with this? I can't possibly compete with that level of cuteness!!! Total low blow
That'a quite a photo for sure! Can't wait to see the annuals.
B.
Working on them, Blair
