My new Nordy

[adrian garcia]

Brought to you by Carey Nordstrand's HUGE heart. I had not had chance to take pics of the bass he delivered after NAMM. What an unbelievable luthier and human being.
This bass is designed to go with "Purity", my trans white Nordy which is getting some updates @ the shop right now. This bass will be named "Charity"- the reason for this is there is a very special purpose for this bass. I'll be blunt and to the point about it. I am fighting metastatic cancer, have been for 2 years ( and longer that I did not know I had it )
So I have developed a special animosity towards this dreadful disease.
We are going to auction this bass ( through the right channels once we find them ) so that the money goes to St Jude's Children's Cancer Hospital. I find few things sadder than the image of a child, no hair, suffering, yet somehow smiling through their ordeal.
I have been blessed with almost 50 years of a very interesting life. In a year, or whenever I get called home by the Lord, whichever comes first, This bass will hopefully be auctioned to the highest bidder for the kids.
I have played charity auction gigs where people have payed 30k for a football helmet, so this amazing work of art should help the kids a bit, we pray...
In the meanwhile, I will try to do it some justice by actually playing it on my gigs as long as God allows.
This is indeed for many reasons, the most special bass I have ever owned. Sounds and plays amazingly. Here are the specs:

Ash Body ( with a subtle flame that is hard to catch on camera but is beautiful)
A very elegant Camphor Burl Top
Maple and I mean MAPLE neck- lots of flame which I will have to photograph when the sun is better.
Birdseye Maple Fingerboard. Speechless.
Camphor Burl blocks and binding, just too cool.
Hipshot Style A bridge and tuners
Clear ( slight blueish tint ) pickguard
Nordstrand Big Singles Pickups in the 70's positions
Audere JZ3 Preamp with passive tone rolloff

and now for pics:
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[Sterling_Bass]

That bass is breathtaking. Although it is really "boutiquey" with all the exotic woods, I think it still looks extremely classy. The blocks on maple fingerboard are just awesome. Congratulations and play it in good health.

 

[Tony G]

Wow. A truly inspiring bass with a truly inspiring purpose.

 

[kevin_lindsay]

Stunning bass. I hope you can enjoy every day the Lord spares you with as much enthusiasm as you have shown previously. My prayers are with you always.

 

[Nino Valenti]

WOW!!! That's AMAZING looking!!!!!

 

[BartmanPDX]

An amazing bass for an amazing person. Best wishes in your battle.

 

[tombowlus]

Adrian, I absolutely fell in love with that bass at NAMM. Carey and crew really cooked up something special for you, and it couldn't have been more appropriate. This is truly one of those stand out basses (among all the beautiful instruments that I have been privileged enough to play), and I'm really glad that it's in your hands. True, I'd prefer that it would be in my own, but barring that, you're next on the list!

Enjoy!

Tom.

 

[kevinmoore73]

Wow. I think I like the looks of that more than any bass I've ever seen.

 

[Mr. Majestic]

Ash Body ( with a subtle flame that is hard to catch on camera but is beautiful)

I will definitely be praying for you. What your doing is most admirable and I'm proud to have played a small part it that amazing bass. My hat's off to you.

 

[adrian garcia]

I will definitely be praying for you. What your doing is most admirable and I'm proud to have played a small part it that amazing bass. My hat's off to you.

Thank you for the beautiful ash. I really wish I could get the right camera angle on that flame, but I love the weight and tone of it.
Mostly, however, thanks for the prayers.

 

[bikeplate]

HI

Hey A. Hang in there. Glad to see that your heart has always been in the right place, no matter what your health. Enjoy it. Hope it helps someone in the future have a better life.

Rob

 

[jzbass6]

A beautiful Bass and a truely wonderful testimony, my family and I will keep you in our prayers, that God will continue to bless your life and everything you set you hands to.
Amen

 

[Vic]

(...awe-stricken silence...)


...wow... no words...

 

[Fran Diaz]

Amazing, amazing, amazing,... both of you.

I wish I had known of you when I visited Las Vegas back in 2001. It would have been a thrill to meet you in person, Adrian. (not to mention hearing you play a gig).

I hope that God allows you to go through those frets and Carey needs to refret it before it can go on auction.

 

[B.C.]

(...awe-stricken silence...)


...wow... no words...

Agreed, especially with motive. I don't know what really to say other than you are an awesome guy.



(Pretty good player too)

 

[Earwigger]

That bass is gorgeous. Its like a decadent pricey dessert. What a beauty.

 

[Blues Cat]

Wow that's perfect.

 

[Munjibunga]

Oh, yum!

 

[willsellout]

Carey has the most classy basses out there. I don't know how he does it but his basses are more beautiful than any basses out there IMO. I know this one will fetch a fair price for sure!


Dan

 

[steve21]

Adrian, it's damn noble what you're offering for this. I just lost my grandma today (well... yesterday) to cancer and to know that not only will you you not give up your fight, but you're going to keep fighting it even when you have to move on, really gives me hope.

Play it in good health, dude.

Good vibes going to you.