electriccheese Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 (edited) Hi! Sadowsky NYC: SOLD I want to sell this great bass. It sounds very well, and can be adjusted with very low action. I have it for more than two years (it's a lot for me), but I want to sell it cause I can't play comfortably, I have tendonitis troubles and it's better only play basses with exact dimensions (at least for me). Tobias 4 strings:SOLD This bass is a one of a kind. I bought it two years ago to the basschater leloupa. He told me that this bass was a prototype made by Michael Tobias himself when he sold Tobias to Gibson. It seems the new Toby basses. The body was left in the workshop, and then Tobias attached a new neck and sold it. It have two or three different serial numbers, around 3000... Well, the fact is that the bass sounds very good, I love it but I can't play it cause I can't acomodate to it's shape. The body is from Ash, maple top, maple-bubinga neck, and Pao Ferro fingerboard. Pickups are 90' bartolini single coils, and the pre was changed to a Marleaux 3 band with active-pasive switch. The with at nut is 38mm, and weights 4,0kg. It come with Schaller straplocks. SOLD Edited December 4, 2012 by electriccheese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electriccheese Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share Posted July 27, 2012 Bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electriccheese Posted July 29, 2012 Author Share Posted July 29, 2012 At current change 1800£ for the Sadowky and 1000 £ for the Tobias, including shipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electriccheese Posted July 30, 2012 Author Share Posted July 30, 2012 This is how sound some of the Sadowsky of that time with EMGs... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTnKvJh-NZQ"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTnKvJh-NZQ[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JnEIveGYYc"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JnEIveGYYc[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jwlkr Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 that toby is just pure pornography! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I rarely get excited about Sadowsky basses but that is something special! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electriccheese Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 Thanks for the kind comments! I've been using these two basses a lot the last two or three years, and they have very high level competitors, like a 65' jazz bass and a Fodera Emperor. They are not inferior in sound or playability (for me), in fact, the Sadowsky recorded better than the jazz bass while I was recording for a blues guitarist. I'm selling both exclusively due to ergonomics issues, the Tobias for the smallish body, and the Sadowsky for too much angle on the wood were I support the right arm. It's easily modificable, but it needs a refinish of all the body, and would be a desperate desition. I've been searching some sound clips on my computer. They are not very good, though... TOBIAS: Playing reagge, the same song, same band, same EQ, first on my Markbass 121, second sound from the sound desk, it's a little low on volume, my amp was very high!! http://www.soundclick.com/player/single_player.cfm?songid=11536146&q=hi&newref=1 http://www.soundclick.com/player/single_player.cfm?songid=11536133&q=hi&newref=1 Fingerstyle , both pickups, EQ flat: http://www.soundclick.com/player/single_player.cfm?songid=10596942&q=hi&newref=1 Tapping, both pickups, some reverb: http://www.soundclick.com/player/single_player.cfm?songid=10596943&q=hi&newref=1 Bridge pickup, some Bass and Mids Boost, some treble rolled off, on the Portrait some reverb: http://www.soundclick.com/player/single_player.cfm?songid=10596941&q=hi&newref=1 SADOWSKY: With EMG pickups: Both pickups, EQ flat: http://www.soundclick.com/player/single_player.cfm?songid=11804743&q=hi&newref=1 The same with some Bass and Treble boost: http://www.soundclick.com/player/single_player.cfm?songid=11804745&q=hi&newref=1 Tapping, both pickups, some reverb, EQ flat: http://www.soundclick.com/player/single_player.cfm?songid=11804748&q=hi&newref=1 With Norstrand Pickups, bridge pickup, some bass and VTC rolled a bit, through a Minimark bass combo, little solo at 2:45 http://www.soundclick.com/player/single_player.cfm?songid=11804734&q=hi&newref=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 Just a quick vote of confidence for Jordi - I bought a Fodera Monarch from him recently and he posted it to me before I'd even paid a penny! He then let me pay in two instalments as I was on holiday in the USA and couldn't arrange the second payment until I got back. The bass arrived perfectly packed and in exactly the condition he'd described Definitely someone you can trust on an international deal. Happy to discuss this by private message if anyone wants any more information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulie Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 This Sadowsky used to belong to me and let me just say the following : Current Sadowsky's do not compare the earlier models. Im not saying one is better or worse but the modern Sadowsky has a number of differences that I just dont like, similar to the changes that CBS made to Fender. 1. Jordi's Sadowsky is extremely light, but its not chambered. Sadowsky currently chambers his instruments to get the weight down but back in the day he was getting choice lightweight ash etc to produce rediculously light but resonant instruments. 2. The neck on this bass is much slimmer in dept when compared to the modern version. A mate of mine played mine and ordered a brand new NYC Sadowsky and got it shipped directly. He found the neck profile to be so different to mine that he sent it back to be reshaped. 3. The neck heel has been reshaped. It has been contoured slightly and the neck plate is now gone (apart from vintage models) 4. The preamp now features a vintage tone control that I dont particularly like but thats a personal matter. So for me Jordi's Sadowsky is a nicer bass than the current models comming from Sadowsky. But as I say this is a presonal thing. I love the slimmer neck, the lightweight body and the straight forward bass/treble boost preamp. Also Jordi is a gentleman to deal with. I took a bass of his as part exchange against the Sadowsky. He actually shipped it to me along with the money transaction before I sent him my Sadowsky so that I could be happy with his bass first. Deal in confidence on a cracking bass. If I had my choice between a new Sadowsky (made to order) or this, I would chose this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electriccheese Posted August 7, 2012 Author Share Posted August 7, 2012 Thanks molan and paulie for the kind comments! The Sadoswky is on HOLD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashwood1985 Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 [quote name='electriccheese' timestamp='1344366630' post='1763555'] Thanks molan and paulie for the kind comments! The Sadoswky is on HOLD [/quote] Not at all surprised. She's a beauty. Would like to ring out a few notes on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassatnight Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Love the Tobias, I am in the market too. Mmmm lets have a think.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leroydiamond Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 [quote name='paulie' timestamp='1344332106' post='1762793'] This Sadowsky used to belong to me and let me just say the following : Current Sadowsky's do not compare the earlier models. Im not saying one is better or worse but the modern Sadowsky has a number of differences that I just dont like, similar to the changes that CBS made to Fender. 1. Jordi's Sadowsky is extremely light, but its not chambered. Sadowsky currently chambers his instruments to get the weight down but back in the day he was getting choice lightweight ash etc to produce rediculously light but resonant instruments. 2. The neck on this bass is much slimmer in dept when compared to the modern version. A mate of mine played mine and ordered a brand new NYC Sadowsky and got it shipped directly. He found the neck profile to be so different to mine that he sent it back to be reshaped. 3. The neck heel has been reshaped. It has been contoured slightly and the neck plate is now gone (apart from vintage models) 4. The preamp now features a vintage tone control that I dont particularly like but thats a personal matter. So for me Jordi's Sadowsky is a nicer bass than the current models comming from Sadowsky. But as I say this is a presonal thing. I love the slimmer neck, the lightweight body and the straight forward bass/treble boost preamp. Also Jordi is a gentleman to deal with. I took a bass of his as part exchange against the Sadowsky. He actually shipped it to me along with the money transaction before I sent him my Sadowsky so that I could be happy with his bass first. Deal in confidence on a cracking bass. If I had my choice between a new Sadowsky (made to order) or this, I would chose this one! [/quote] +1 regarding the neck depth. After playing this Sadowsky when Paulie had it I ordered an NYC assuming the neck profile would be similar but had to send it back for a reshape as the newer Sadowsky's have a deeper neck profile. However unlike the earlier models, The newer Sadowskys have 2 graphite strips running through the neck which offer greater stability and together with a chunkier headstock, help to eliminate dead spots. I find the modern Sadowsky super resonant and for me the VTC increases the tonal pallet and is a good addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electriccheese Posted August 9, 2012 Author Share Posted August 9, 2012 [quote name='leroydiamond' timestamp='1344539558' post='1766265'] +1 regarding the neck depth. After playing this Sadowsky when Paulie had it I ordered an NYC assuming the neck profile would be similar but had to send it back for a reshape as the newer Sadowsky's have a deeper neck profile. However unlike the earlier models, The newer Sadowskys have 2 graphite strips running through the neck which offer greater stability and together with a chunkier headstock, help to eliminate dead spots. I find the modern Sadowsky super resonant and for me the VTC increases the tonal pallet and is a good addition. [/quote] This one I think it have some kind of reinforcement on the neck, it's very rigid. I bought a new Sadowsky too, before this one, and I had troubles with neck stability. Sounding wise I like more this one, but I didn't notice in the new one that I sold that the edges of the bass were too accented. My right arm suffer with this kind of basses, I'm more comfortable with an old trust jazz bass... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leroydiamond Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 very unusual that the newer sadowsky presented with neck stability issues. I have played this bass and I am sure whoever gets this one will be happy with their purchase. Remember the customer service offered by Sadowsky is simply the best and this adds value to the instrument. I had my neck reshape completed with little fuss and to my specifications. It is overall the best bass i have ever played and a keeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelbrihan Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Offer sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawman Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 "I bought a Fodera Monarch from him recently and he posted it to me before I'd even paid a penny!" wow, that's brilliant stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electriccheese Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 (edited) [quote name='leroydiamond' timestamp='1344546398' post='1766375'] very unusual that the newer sadowsky presented with neck stability issues. I have played this bass and I am sure whoever gets this one will be happy with their purchase. Remember the customer service offered by Sadowsky is simply the best and this adds value to the instrument. I had my neck reshape completed with little fuss and to my specifications. It is overall the best bass i have ever played and a keeper. [/quote] Well, to be fair I play with a very low action (like 1,2mm at 21 fret on G string), so I perceive very little movements. With my basses I need adjust the truss rod two times a year, with that one maybe six, and was the easiest bass to adjust I had. The Sadowsky is SOLD. Thanks for the kind comments, BUMP!!! Edited August 22, 2012 by electriccheese Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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electriccheese Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 Bump!!! 1250€ shipping included Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electriccheese Posted September 16, 2012 Author Share Posted September 16, 2012 1200€ shipping included Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkusWarwick Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 That is superb!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electriccheese Posted October 18, 2012 Author Share Posted October 18, 2012 [quote name='MarkusWarwick' timestamp='1347815888' post='1805384'] That is superb!! [/quote] Thank you!!! 1150€ shipping included! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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