Dingus Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1367416693' post='2065366'] This fills me with confidence, should I ever go down this route. I do kinda wish EBMM had a custom shop, charging big bucks but producing custom built Musicman basses. [/quote] With Sadowsky , the NYC basses are meticulously made , with all the things that make a bass play and sound right checked and rechecked . There are not many people in the World who know more about building basses than Roger Sadowsky and his crew . The only reason I don't play them nowadays is that I felt like a change and I am getting away from the whole active Jazz thing that I did for so many years and which is so popular nowadays . Bear in mind that all the top pros you see using Sadowsky basses paid the full amount for them - Roger doesn't do endorsements or discounts for anybody , now matter how famous or high - profile they are . They pay for them and use when they could have other makers basses for free them because they are the best tools you can buy for doing the job . The other side of the coin is that Roger treats everybody the same and gives the same care and attention to a customer who just an ordinary guy as he does to someone who is a millionaire rockstar . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Driver Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 [quote name='Old Horse Murphy' timestamp='1349375034' post='1825521'] Definitely rosewood Andy. Jazz basses don't look right with maple necks IMHO (Luddite that I am) Nice contrast with the Natural body too. [/quote] I respectfully yet definitely disagree. Rosewood is boring. BORING. All the cheapest basses get rw boards. It's a silver Golf of fingerboard woods - everybody seems to have one. and they all look like sleeping pills. Rw is only good in P-basses (with flats!) and fretless basses. [quote name='phsycoandy' timestamp='1349430711' post='1826147'] Sherwood green is catching my eye atm I used to have a Lakland DPLE1 in Sherwood metallic. Obviously it would be 5 string, would a matching head stock on RW board make it look too dark? [/quote] That's a beautiful colour! [quote name='phsycoandy' timestamp='1367333883' post='2064352'] Just in from Kevin at Sadowsky HQ, note they have dropped "Guitars" from the head stock it now just says NYC. Can't wait for delivery now, and i'm pleased with my colour choice and that I chose the tort guard rather than standard black one: [url="http://s79.photobucket.com/user/phsycoandy/media/stuff/more%20gear/DSC_3107.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s79.photobucket.com/user/phsycoandy/media/stuff/more%20gear/DSC_3106.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s79.photobucket.com/user/phsycoandy/media/stuff/more%20gear/DSC_3108.jpeg.html"][/url] [/quote] So you went for maple in the end - wise choice! Looks great with natural finish. And ash + maple is one funky combo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 Invoice received! better pay up now I guess. Will post some pics of the parcel pre opening I know you guys enjoy a strip tease! I have to thank the memory of my Dad in all this and remember it was a slice of the money he left me that made this possible. She/he will be named "The Fred Bass" in his memory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted May 3, 2013 Author Share Posted May 3, 2013 Paid now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 (edited) So had Fedex shipping mail for delivery this Friday, does anybody know how the import tax thing works, or will it just be held at customs until I go and pay it? mind the tracking info says residential delivery this friday? Edited May 8, 2013 by phsycoandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Fedex and UPS usually turn up and ask you to pay the tax by card or cheque at the door. Parcelforce hold it at their depot until you've paid it. In each case, they have actually paid the duty on your behalf and you are merely paying them back. + the admin fee obviously! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Looks great... would have a P-bass neck rather than a J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1368034104' post='2072362'] Fedex and UPS usually turn up and ask you to pay the tax by card or cheque at the door. Parcelforce hold it at their depot until you've paid it. In each case, they have actually paid the duty on your behalf and you are merely paying them back. + the admin fee obviously! [/quote]Thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1368034522' post='2072366'] Looks great... would have a P-bass neck rather than a J [/quote] No P necks in my house! in fact this has the slimmer Will Lee jazz profile neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1368034522' post='2072366'] Looks great... would have a P-bass neck rather than a J [/quote] I would have had a P pup as opposed to the neck J, but that's just me. The factory was eye opening when I visited. Nice guys, the fit and finish of the basses were unreal, the showroom was cool too. Tried every bass they had there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 (edited) Bugger, Fedex tracking says she's at Stanstead, surely a bloke could hop in his van and bring her round Edited May 9, 2013 by phsycoandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Sounds like you are on track for Friday delivery . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 This is just too much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 Shipped tuesday and arrived this morning, stunning [URL=http://s79.photobucket.com/user/phsycoandy/media/stuff/more%20gear/IMG_2256.jpg.html][IMG]http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j135/phsycoandy/stuff/more%20gear/IMG_2256.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s79.photobucket.com/user/phsycoandy/media/stuff/more%20gear/IMG_2257.jpg.html][IMG]http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j135/phsycoandy/stuff/more%20gear/IMG_2257.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s79.photobucket.com/user/phsycoandy/media/stuff/more%20gear/IMG_2258.jpg.html][IMG]http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j135/phsycoandy/stuff/more%20gear/IMG_2258.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s79.photobucket.com/user/phsycoandy/media/stuff/more%20gear/IMG_2259.jpg.html][IMG]http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j135/phsycoandy/stuff/more%20gear/IMG_2259.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s79.photobucket.com/user/phsycoandy/media/stuff/more%20gear/IMG_2260.jpg.html][IMG]http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j135/phsycoandy/stuff/more%20gear/IMG_2260.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s79.photobucket.com/user/phsycoandy/media/stuff/more%20gear/IMG_2264.jpg.html][IMG]http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j135/phsycoandy/stuff/more%20gear/IMG_2264.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Fantastic . Love the vintage tint on the ash . Looks stunning as it is , but you could also dress it up with a black or white scratchplate at a later date if you fancy a change . Hope it has lived up to your expectations . Do new bass days come any more special than a brand new NYC Sadowsky made to your own spec ? I can't think of much that would top that . Good for you , mate . Enjoy it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 [quote name='phsycoandy' timestamp='1368186696' post='2074190'][IMG]http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j135/phsycoandy/stuff/more%20gear/IMG_2264.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [/quote] Where's the ear to ear grin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 [quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1368195376' post='2074357'] Where's the ear to ear grin? [/quote]Think I was a bit overwhelmed really the smile really came when I plugged her in. Can't believe how light she is, way lighter than my 4 string metro, how do they chamber a natural finish body? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 It's what amazed me when I picked an NYC 5'er off of the rack in the shop, so light and manageable. What a wonderful instrument, I bet you're well chuffed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 [quote name='phsycoandy' timestamp='1368202824' post='2074461'] Can't believe how light she is, way lighter than my 4 string metro, how do they chamber a natural finish body? [/quote] Through the control cavity / pickup routes , I expect . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 [quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1368203208' post='2074465'] Through the control cavity / pickup routes , I expect . . [/quote]Well had a look and no sign, perhaps thru the pick up routs? dunno. "Chuffed" is an understatement! Fedex didn't want any import tax at the door so keeping my head down but expecting a letter in the post I guess? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Andy, my recent bass was sent Monday, arrived Wednesday. No import bill yet - but I can guarantee it will come. Thats why its clears so quickly as fedex declare it all and pay the bill for you. Congrats by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 [quote name='Legion' timestamp='1368204700' post='2074492'] Andy, my recent bass was sent Monday, arrived Wednesday. No import bill yet - but I can guarantee it will come. Thats why its clears so quickly as fedex declare it all and pay the bill for you. Congrats by the way [/quote]You can go off some people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 So someone tell me what these are for and make me feel really silly! They have velcro on the strips. [URL=http://s79.photobucket.com/user/phsycoandy/media/stuff/more%20gear/IMG_2283.jpg.html][IMG]http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j135/phsycoandy/stuff/more%20gear/IMG_2283.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 Please no willy warmer suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legion Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 To protect your nitro neck whilst on a guitar stand - am I back in your good books? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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