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Rich friend's Sadowsky 24-fret 5-string --> WANT!

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by toniwonkanobi, Jul 31, 2009.

  1. Jul 31, 2009 #1
    toniwonkanobi

    toniwonkanobi

    May 23, 2008
    Northern California
    Hey guys,

    I have a sadowsky addiction. I love their pickups, their preamp, their tube head, their cabs, even their strings. I play a jazz bass with sadowsky singles and it is my sound! However, i went over to my very wealthy friend's house the other day and played on his Sadowsky NYC 24-fret 5-string 5A quilt/swamp ash/birdesye/carmel burst. It is sooo modern and a nice departure from my jazz.

    Problem: he has about fifteen other basses (dingwall, F bass, fender custom shops, warwick, pretty much everything besides fodera). But he NEVER plays the sadowsky! I can't believe it! Obviously i feel it is his best bass, but he's stuck on his two dingwalls.

    How can i convince him to "lend" it to me [indefinetly], as i could never buy it in my current financial condition (just married, starting grad school, mortgage payment, etc.)?

    I mean, someone should be playing it, right???

    ::maybe i just need to be slapped::
     
  2. Jul 31, 2009 #2
    Zooberwerx

    Zooberwerx Gold Supporting Member

    Dec 21, 2002
    Virginia Beach, VA
    Why don't you just ask him outright? You may be surprised at his response. He might just work out some long-term financing for you.

    Or you can just go the "Indecent Proposal" route and offer him a trade option....the Sadowsky for 8 hours with your wife. Does he even look anything like Robert Redford?

    Riis
     
  3. Jul 31, 2009 #3
    woolysock

    woolysock

    Jul 23, 2006
    Vancouver Canada
    Attachment to material things causes suffering.
    Sounds like you have enough debt for now, so suffering is your lot until you let the bass go...
     
  4. Jul 31, 2009 #4
    taygunov

    taygunov Guest

    May 8, 2008
    I doubt you'll get it for free, but I guess after playing it for a while at his house you can say something like "Wow man, this bass is the best one I've ever played, can I buy it from you?" Then you can bring on the friend discounts thing, and don't forget to mention how he never plays it. That should give you a hefty discount :D
     
  5. Jul 31, 2009 #5
    allexcosta

    allexcosta

    Apr 7, 2004
    Get a second job for a while and pay cash.
     
  6. Jul 31, 2009 #6
    sickest beast

    sickest beast

    Apr 22, 2006
    niagara falls, ON
    +1.

    quit expecting things for nothing. you have to work for material possessions.

    and besides, from the sounds of it, you don't really need this bass.
     
  7. Jul 31, 2009 #7
    Joey3313

    Joey3313

    Nov 28, 2003
    More importantly in that scenario, does his wife look anything like Demi Moore?
     
  8. Jul 31, 2009 #8
    Sterling_Bass

    Sterling_Bass

    Jul 7, 2005
    Central New Jersey
    Do you have any pictures of his Sadowsky? If that guy was my friend I would flat out ask him if he is willing to sell the bass since he doesn't play it. If you're really close, ask to borrow it. Offer some of your gear to him while you play his bass.
     
  9. Jul 31, 2009 #9
    J. Crawford

    J. Crawford Supporting Member

    Feb 15, 2008
    PA
    See if hell do a monthly payment plan, or trade for your services. Cut his grass, wash his car, do what you need to do to get this bass, if you want it that bad.
     
  10. Jul 31, 2009 #10
    toniwonkanobi

    toniwonkanobi

    May 23, 2008
    Northern California
    Thanks for the life lesson. I didnt expect it for free. Cmon you must know that. The thread was essentially in jest. Sorry you are in a bad mood broski...lol
     
  11. Jul 31, 2009 #11
    Jazzdogg

    Jazzdogg Less barking, more wagging!

    Jul 29, 2006
    San Diego, CA
    For some reason, the number ten keeps flashing in the recesses of my addled brain ... lessons from childhood ... processing ... processing ... processing ... you shall not covet anything that belongs to your neighbor...


    :bag:
     
  12. Jul 31, 2009 #12
    toniwonkanobi

    toniwonkanobi

    May 23, 2008
    Northern California
    I just think its a bad case of GAS it will pass
     
  13. Jul 31, 2009 #13
    spade2you

    spade2you

    Jan 11, 2007
    somewhere in middle America
    Just work for it or something like it. All of my basses were funded by working hard and snagging extra shifts. When I was a broke college student, I didn't have jack crap. Moreover, I was surrounded by rich kids who not only had the best stuff and were taking spring, fall, and Christmas breaks, but didn't even hafta hold a job.

    When I got my first custom bass, courtesy of Rob Allen, the reward for all of the suffering was that much sweeter.
     
  14. Jul 31, 2009 #14
    toniwonkanobi

    toniwonkanobi

    May 23, 2008
    Northern California
    I know how it is. I paid for all of my gear as well. Thanks for your reply.
     
  15. Jul 31, 2009 #15
    Mystic Michael

    Mystic Michael Hip No Ties

    Apr 1, 2004
    New York, NY
    Since the guy is wealthy, your offer to buy it means virtually nothing to him from a financial perspective - but it could mean everything in terms of assuring him that you're not taking him - or his wealth - for granted. This kind of thing is precisely why wealthy people often don't allow themselves to form friendships with those who are not similarly affluent - it just eliminates a lot of potential problems for them... :meh:

    That's very possible... :smug:

    MM
     
  16. Aug 1, 2009 #16
    toniwonkanobi

    toniwonkanobi

    May 23, 2008
    Northern California
    well said. i'll probably just leave well enough alone..