Brother Jones Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) Much as I hate to split up my pair of Sadowskys, one has to go and I can't help but be more of a four string guy. I bought this about 18 months ago from a bass tutor in Surrey. He'd just brought it back from New York where he'd bought it new from Sadowsky. Tonally and playability wise it's the best 5 I've touched. The spacing is spot on (for me at least) and the tone is very punchy and even across the board. Body wood is alder with a Morado board. Condition wise it has a small dint in the back of the headstock, but is otherwise mint, not even any buckle rash. Ungigged - just used for noodling around. Comes with its original Sadowsky semi-hard case. I don't drive, but can meet up in central London. Price is a pretty firm £1200. Not really interested in trades as need cash for engagement ring... Quick edit: this is VTC equipped and has the usual pull pot for passive bail-outs. Edited April 16, 2009 by Brother Jones
bubinga5 Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) [quote name='Brother Jones' post='461381' date='Apr 13 2009, 06:19 PM']Much as I hate to split up my pair of Sadowskys, one has to go and I can't help but be more of a four string guy. I bought this about 18 months ago from a bass tutor in Surrey. He'd just brought it back from New York where he'd bought it new from Sadowsky. Tonally and playability wise it's the best 5 I've touched. The spacing is spot on (for me at least) and the tone is very punchy and even across the board. Body wood is alder with a Brazilian rosewood board. Condition wise it has a small dint in the back of the headstock, but is otherwise mint, not even any buckle rash. Ungigged - just used for noodling around. Comes with its original Sadowsky semi-hard case. I don't drive, but can meet up in central London. Price is a pretty firm £1200. Not really interested in trades as need cash for engagement ring...[/quote] UHHH.. Im a little confused why you have a Pic of my Sadowsky in your advert. Thats my couch.?? I dont mind you using the pic, but it may be a bit misleading as its not the bass your selling! Second Pic from left... Edited April 13, 2009 by bubinga5
joetruscott Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 that is a bit weird.... Also the title is wrong. It's not a MV5 but a RV5. Would you post this??
Brother Jones Posted April 13, 2009 Author Posted April 13, 2009 Whoops, I assumed that was a pic from the guy I bought it from - apologies, will delete. I had always thought this was a Metro Vintage 5 - hence MV5 - but will edit title.
bubinga5 Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 (edited) [quote name='Brother Jones' post='461399' date='Apr 13 2009, 06:44 PM']Whoops, I assumed that was a pic from the guy I bought it from - apologies, will delete. I had always thought this was a Metro Vintage 5 - hence MV5 - but will edit title.[/quote]No probs.. The first letter is the fret board wood..RV5....Rosewood.. MV5....Maple..You prob guessed this by now Edited April 13, 2009 by bubinga5
Brother Jones Posted April 13, 2009 Author Posted April 13, 2009 [quote name='joetruscott' post='461395' date='Apr 13 2009, 06:39 PM']that is a bit weird.... Also the title is wrong. It's not a MV5 but a RV5. Would you post this??[/quote] It's not weird - I am being a bit incompetent. Sorry, but I'm not prepared to risk this in the post.
niceguyhomer Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 I'd walk from Reigate to Kingston to pick this up?????
warwickhunt Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 [quote name='niceguyhomer' post='461407' date='Apr 13 2009, 06:50 PM']I'd walk from Reigate to Kingston to pick this up?????[/quote] Ah shucks... shame we couldn't sort out a little 3 way deal!
niceguyhomer Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 The door ain't ever closed John - but you know the issue.
warwickhunt Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 [quote name='niceguyhomer' post='461601' date='Apr 13 2009, 09:43 PM']The door ain't ever closed John - but you know the issue. [/quote] I hear ya Alan...
CHRISDABASS Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 hey!! Lovely looking bass mate! im pretty tempted my self actually! one quick thing though........i think it will be a morado fingerboard on this model, not Brazilian rosewood that wood is usually reserved for the NYC basses good luck with the sale!
warwickhunt Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 [quote name='CHRISDABASS' post='461674' date='Apr 13 2009, 10:45 PM']hey!! Lovely looking bass mate! im pretty tempted my self actually! one quick thing though........i think it will be a morado fingerboard on this model, not Brazilian rosewood that wood is usually reserved for the NYC basses good luck with the sale! [/quote] So if someone is taking this 5 does that mean there is a 4 going spare?
CHRISDABASS Posted April 13, 2009 Posted April 13, 2009 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='461702' date='Apr 13 2009, 11:18 PM']So if someone is taking this 5 does that mean there is a 4 going spare? [/quote] Hahaha i wish i had the cash for it mate! although im not sure i'll ever get into playing 5 strings? im pretty sure this bass wont be for sale for long!
Brother Jones Posted April 13, 2009 Author Posted April 13, 2009 [quote name='CHRISDABASS' post='461674' date='Apr 13 2009, 10:45 PM']hey!! Lovely looking bass mate! im pretty tempted my self actually! one quick thing though........i think it will be a morado fingerboard on this model, not Brazilian rosewood that wood is usually reserved for the NYC basses good luck with the sale! [/quote] Is this listing jinxed or what? I based that on something another (seemingly well informed) Basschatter said about them being 'the same thing'... Another ninja-edit.
CHRISDABASS Posted April 14, 2009 Posted April 14, 2009 [quote name='Brother Jones' post='461730' date='Apr 14 2009, 12:07 AM']Is this listing jinxed or what? I based that on something another (seemingly well informed) Basschatter said about them being 'the same thing'... Another ninja-edit.[/quote] sorry i didnt mean to annoy you mate as far as im aware Morado and Pau Ferro are the same woods! maybe thats what they ment? either way it doesn't matter your bass is stunning!! I would love to own such a lovely 5 string!
joetruscott Posted April 14, 2009 Posted April 14, 2009 [quote name='niceguyhomer' post='461407' date='Apr 13 2009, 06:50 PM']I'd walk from Reigate to Kingston to pick this up?????[/quote] Good point.....
GreeneKing Posted April 15, 2009 Posted April 15, 2009 [quote]Hurry up joetruscott - it's killing me[/quote] Sounds like the title of some blues number Alan
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