JohnnyLightyear Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 (edited) Hi guys, I picked up this beautiful bass in a trade for my Spector with Molan recently, and despite it being gorgeous in every way and serving me very well on a recent tour of Cape Town I think I'm more of a 5 string man so I'm going to have to reluctantly move this on. I hope Barrie will forgive me, and won't mind me using his photos- the original thread can be seen [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=24783&hl=sadowsky&st=0"]here[/url] [attachment=20086:DSC07312.jpg] [attachment=20087:DSC07302.jpg] [attachment=20088:P1000554.JPG] [attachment=20089:P1000558.JPG] The bass is quality through and through and in excellent condition. Please note it is an NYC, not a metro, which means its been handmade in the Big Apple by the man himself, or at least someone who calls him by his first name. Its also very light and has a D tuner to boot. I don't have the original case but I can provide the gig bag in which it came to me in. Pick up preferred but shipping with a hardcase is a possibility. I'm looking for £[s]1600[/s] £1550 outright as that was the value agreed in the trade deal in which it came to me. Alternatively, I'm looking to pick up a quality jazz 5. I have my eye on something at the moment, but please let me know if anyone would be interested in a trade or part exchange of some kind. I'm based in Stepney Green, e. London, viewing is always welcome or PM me if you want any more info. Thanks, Johnny Edited May 11, 2009 by JohnnyLightyear
Marcus Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 This fantastic bass deserves to be in the hands of someone who will use it as their main stage Bass That's what Sadowsky's are for I'm tempted..... but currently without a gig so looking for a "Toy Bass" rather than a solid gigger ! ATB Mark
CHRISDABASS Posted February 11, 2009 Posted February 11, 2009 [quote name='Marcus' post='406426' date='Feb 11 2009, 03:16 PM']This fantastic bass deserves to be in the hands of someone who will use it as their main stage Bass That's what Sadowsky's are for I'm tempted..... but currently without a gig so looking for a "Toy Bass" rather than a solid gigger ! ATB Mark[/quote] I Totally agree with you Mark!! This bass looks awesome and after hearing my NYC through a Huge, HUGE P.A system lately (the Cockpit, Leeds) i cant understand why someone isn't holding onto it forever!! I wish it could be mine!!
JohnnyLightyear Posted February 13, 2009 Author Posted February 13, 2009 Thanks for the interest, all PM's now replied to.
flychris Posted February 13, 2009 Posted February 13, 2009 Wow, I'm not a Jazz fan but this one is interesting I think my 2 5stringers have to go so...
OutToPlayJazz Posted February 14, 2009 Posted February 14, 2009 I played this bass while Barrie had it. It's got that "jazz sound you always dreamed of" quality to it. An excellent instrument. Rich.
james Posted February 15, 2009 Posted February 15, 2009 [attachment=20317:5_Jazz_bass_001.jpg][attachment=20318:5_Jazz_bass_002.jpg] I have a 5 string Fender Jazz 50th Anniversary if your interested?
joetruscott Posted February 15, 2009 Posted February 15, 2009 I have a Lakland Joe Osborn 5 string Skyline in Sunburst with a R/W fretboard. Let me know!
JohnnyLightyear Posted February 16, 2009 Author Posted February 16, 2009 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='409247' date='Feb 14 2009, 09:08 AM']I played this bass while Barrie had it. It's got that "jazz sound you always dreamed of" quality to it. An excellent instrument. Rich.[/quote] Thanks Rich, it certainly is a beauty. In fact, I gigged with it last night and am very tempted to keep it, but I think I miss having the low B- I can feel myself negotiating my lines slightly differently than I would if it was a 5, so its still available at the moment. All PM's now replied to, sorry for the delay!
JohnnyLightyear Posted February 22, 2009 Author Posted February 22, 2009 Thanks for all the interest, and the offers but at the moment this is still available. I think I would still prefer a cash sale outright but I will entertain all px offers too, especially for jazz 5's so keep them coming! Cheers, Johnny
JohnnyLightyear Posted February 25, 2009 Author Posted February 25, 2009 Thanks for the continuing interest guys, I've been offered some cracking basses so far. I should clarify that one of the reasons this is up for sale is that I am hoping to generate a bit of cash here, either through an ought right sale or through a part exchange. I don't have an exact amount in mind, but I would prefer something like a lakland skyline 5 or nice fender perhaps plus cash, rather than a straight up trade for another top end bass. So, still available, let me know what you've got! Cheers, Johnny
JohnnyLightyear Posted February 27, 2009 Author Posted February 27, 2009 Opportunist bump for anyone missing out on Chris's Metro 4 or Kiwi's Celinder!
JohnnyLightyear Posted March 5, 2009 Author Posted March 5, 2009 Still available, but have a cash deal on the horizon subsequent to the buyer selling an item. Cheers, John
JohnnyLightyear Posted March 15, 2009 Author Posted March 15, 2009 Bump! Something has come up that I'm after so all offers will be seriously considered. Available for test drive in London with FREE BISCUITS!!!
JohnnyLightyear Posted March 19, 2009 Author Posted March 19, 2009 Another quick bump... and I'm serious about the biscuits. They'll be chocolate too. Probably digestives, but perhaps hobnobs if you're lucky!
JohnnyLightyear Posted March 26, 2009 Author Posted March 26, 2009 Price drop to £1550 just to see what happens. If its still here in a while I think I'll keep it for this seasons gigs and to hell with 5 strings! Its too nice a bass to be hawking round for less than its worth- the sheer indignity of it!
CHRISDABASS Posted March 26, 2009 Posted March 26, 2009 [quote name='JohnnyLightyear' post='445823' date='Mar 26 2009, 11:24 AM']Price drop to £1550 just to see what happens. If its still here in a while I think I'll keep it for this seasons gigs and to hell with 5 strings! Its too nice a bass to be hawking round for less than its worth- the sheer indignity of it! [/quote] I couldn't agree more mate! im stunned that this gorgeous bass hasn't sold at that price!
Clockworkwar Posted March 26, 2009 Posted March 26, 2009 If I had the money, I would of come and personally took it off you.
bassfan Posted March 26, 2009 Posted March 26, 2009 Damn............. What a stunna! GAAASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS If I could justify putting on the extra weight with the buscuits I would pop over!
JohnnyLightyear Posted March 26, 2009 Author Posted March 26, 2009 Thanks guys, all comments much appreciated! Here are a couple of extra pictures that show how the finish comes out live and under lights- it practically glows! [attachment=22789:n7043304...5923_468.jpg] [attachment=22790:n5126618...205_7209.jpg]
flychris Posted March 26, 2009 Posted March 26, 2009 Be careful, I think you've got an alien hidden behind the keyboard !!!
JohnnyLightyear Posted March 27, 2009 Author Posted March 27, 2009 [quote name='flychris' post='446463' date='Mar 26 2009, 08:44 PM']Be careful, I think you've got an alien hidden behind the keyboard !!! [/quote] Actually, thats his normal, relaxed face! Oh, keyboard players, the butt of so, so many jokes...
JohnnyLightyear Posted March 31, 2009 Author Posted March 31, 2009 (edited) [quote name='JohnnyLightyear' post='447066' date='Mar 27 2009, 12:54 PM']Actually, thats his normal, relaxed face! Oh, keyboard players, the butt of so, so many jokes... [/quote] For example, what do you call a beautiful lady on a keyboard player's arm? - A tattoo. (... Mildly amusing type bump at the expense of keyboard players everywhere ) Edited March 31, 2009 by JohnnyLightyear
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