I had Sadowsky GAS 😳 (formerly “I’ve got...”)

[AndyTravis]

8 minutes ago, 4000 said:

Has she remortgaged the house? 😉 

Seriously, nice call. What spec? I bought my custom Alembic for my 40th, but sadly had to sell a few years later due to the weight; couldn’t play it seated because it was a Triple Omega. 

My other half wouldn’t put the money aside for a Kay, she’d never dream of getting me a bass or guitar. Why do I need more than one? 🙄

Well it’ll be a mk1 shape, flamed sycamore top. Possibly stained in a stonewashed blue - PRS did a nice CU22 in that finish and promised myself a bass in that finish.

[4000]

Just now, AndyTravis said:

Well it’ll be a mk1 shape, flamed sycamore top. Possibly stained in a stonewashed blue - PRS did a nice CU22 in that finish and promised myself a bass in that finish.

Nice. The flamed sycamore looks great, and like you, I’m a big fan of blue. 

[AndyTravis]

3 minutes ago, 4000 said:

Nice. The flamed sycamore looks great, and like you, I’m a big fan of blue. 

If it’s blue, I’ll buy it. I have issues 😂

[LukeFRC]

Hmm four and a half years to my 40th.... start planning! 

[AndyTravis]

Just now, LukeFRC said:

Hmm four and a half years to my 40th.... start planning! 

4 in June for me

[4000]

1 minute ago, AndyTravis said:

If it’s blue, I’ll buy it. I have issues 😂

Me too. I wanted an early 70s spec (checkered binding, crushed pearl etc) 4001 in Azureglo and spent 17 years tracking it down. 😂

[AndyTravis]

Just now, 4000 said:

Me too. I wanted an early 70s spec (checkered binding, crushed pearl etc) 4001 in Azureglo and spent 17 years tracking it down. 😂

This with a p/j setup...maybe in the UV (Fender) sized body.

[LukeFRC]

10 minutes ago, AndyTravis said:

This with a p/j setup...maybe in the UV (Fender) sized body.

Don’t you have a mate who could sort something like that out for you? 

[AndyTravis]

14 minutes ago, LukeFRC said:

Don’t you have a mate who could sort something like that out for you? 

Nah. No clue...

[LukeFRC]

On 30/03/2020 at 14:05, RichValentine said:

Also cough. 

The only 4 string I'll ever need. NYC Will Lee. The longer I've had it the more I love it. The Will Lee switch adds a lot of extra mid punch and tonal options to the bass. 

And now for sale!  

[bassfan]

2 minutes ago, LukeFRC said:

And now for sale!  

Oh no! 😢

[AndyTravis]

7 minutes ago, bassfan said:

Oh no! 😢

GO ON!

sorry - that was a joke, and in hindsight, a crap one.

Edited April 26, 2020 by AndyTravis

[chris_b]

12 minutes ago, LukeFRC said:

And now for sale!  

Beautiful. If that had 5 strings I'd be rummaging down the back of the sofa, right now!

[RichValentine]

It is indeed the only 4 string I would need but not sure I'll be playing 4 strings anymore... If it had 5 strings I'd be keeping it. I don't need to sell it so if I don't get what I'm after for it then I'll hold on to it. It is a stunning bass but I've not picked it up since getting the 5 string. 

Edited April 26, 2020 by RichValentine

[Al Krow]

2 hours ago, RichValentine said:

It is indeed the only 4 string I would need but not sure I'll be playing 4 strings anymore... If it had 5 strings I'd be keeping it. I don't need to sell it so if I don't get what I'm after for it then I'll hold on to it. It is a stunning bass but I've not picked it up since getting the 5 string. 

What 5 string did you go for - also a Sad? 

[RichValentine]

Xotic XJ-1T. Really easy to play, sounds great and the EQ is excellent so that covers me for jazz sounds. 

[Al Krow]

Ah yes, you bought that lovely Xotic in the FS - I've seen your NBD post.

That's a quick decision to jump from 4 to "permanently" 5 then! I seem to recall that Luke was heading in the opposite direction after his first foray into 5 strings. You've clearly taken to it like a duck to water! 

[therealting]

I’m in the process of trading a 4 string Sadowsky for a 5...

[LukeFRC]

9 hours ago, Al Krow said:

Ah yes, you bought that lovely Xotic in the FS - I've seen your NBD post.

That's a quick decision to jump from 4 to "permanently" 5 then! I seem to recall that Luke was heading in the opposite direction after his first foray into 5 strings. You've clearly taken to it like a duck to water! 

Wow @RichValentine - you only posted your nbd post a week ago - that’s very fast!
 

I waited three months before I started to ask questions about my thinking about 4 and 5 strings... and I still don’t know what I think! I picked it up at home v quick - but playing live felt v different. Maybe it just exposed my lack of skill and abillity?

That said if I didn’t already have a 4 string will Lee (metro) I probably would have been asking if you wanted to trade! 

[therealting]

Said farewell to this beauty today... 😔

[AndyTravis]

Just now, therealting said:

Said farewell to this beauty today... 😔

I know mine went to a good home - it was a nice thing to own.

The HPJ is a beauty though

[cascanicoff]

On 27/04/2020 at 00:26, therealting said:

I’m in the process of trading a 4 string Sadowsky for a 5...

Losing a beautiful girlfriend is sad... But there's always another one with prettier blue eyes.

[therealting]

53 minutes ago, cascanicoff said:

Losing a beautiful girlfriend is sad... But there's always another one with prettier blue eyes.

My last girlfriend had absolutely stunning green eyes. 

[RichValentine]

Couldn't do it in the end so holding on to my Will Lee. Still the best 4 string I've ever played and would regret it if I sold it!  I'll bring it to a south east/London bash some time!

[chris_b]

3 minutes ago, RichValentine said:

Couldn't do it in the end so holding on to my Will Lee. Still the best 4 string I've ever played and would regret it if I sold it!  I'll bring it to a south east/London bash some time!

Good man!