kevin_lindsay Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 (edited) Well, it's been a while since I have been here on the forum. Nice to catch up with what's been happening. As for me - well, some of you will already have seen the gorgeous Nordy VJ5 Carey made for me and which I took delivery of in April this year. Here's the specs: Alder body [b]Shell Pink[/b] Finish 2 x Nordstrand NJ5 "60's wind" Maple neck [b]Brazilian rosewood fingerboard[/b] White edge binding & dots Matching Shell Pink headstock Protec Contego gigbag [url="http://www.protecstore.com/Contego_Bass_Guitar_Case-details.aspx?CategoryID=74"]http://www.protecstore.com/Contego_Bass_Gu...x?CategoryID=74[/url] I am selling the bass, even though it is without doubt the nicest sounding and playing 5 string, rosewood fingerboarded, jazz bass I have ever had the pleasure to play, simply because the shade of Shell Pink isn't what I wanted. The colour is exactly the same as the vintage reissue Fender Shell Pink, but I was looking for a slightly different shade. Oh well. Plus, Carey is making me a 5 string P-Bass at present. The bass in this spec from Carey is currently $2,900 incl gigbag, then you have the delivery cost to the UK, plus the joys of our UK import tax (3.5%, then the lovely 15% VAT added on to the cost of the bass, shipping AND import tax - aaagh!!! I am asking £1,100 delivered in the UK. The instrument is in absolutely pristine condition - it is literally "as new" Any questions - drop me a line! [b]Tom Barney (MD / bassist for Steel Dan) playing the bass at the Jan 2009 NAMM show[/b] [b]Rufus Philpot playing the bass at the NAMM show also[/b] Edited June 26, 2009 by kevin_lindsay
Etienne Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 That's a cool colour- like an old Cadillac! Are you sure you want to sell it?
birdy Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 Thats a beauty and a great price. May be worth PMing TimmyC as he was asking about Nordy's fairly recently. Also, if that fails maybe give Mark at bassdirect a call and see if he will sell it on a commission basis for you as he is the UK dealer. That's how I shifted one of mine. Steve
Higgie Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 Oh Kev!! I've said it before, but I'll say it again - That bass is gorgeous. I seriously wish I had the cash for this one. Your green Nordy 5 is still the best 5 string I think I've ever played.
kevin_lindsay Posted June 25, 2009 Author Posted June 25, 2009 (edited) [quote name='Higgie' post='523969' date='Jun 25 2009, 06:20 PM'] Oh Kev!! I've said it before, but I'll say it again - That bass is gorgeous. I seriously wish I had the cash for this one. Your green Nordy 5 is still the best 5 string I think I've ever played.[/quote] Thanks Higgie! The pink one actually plays even more effortlessly than the Surf Green one! The plan was to send the bass back to Carey to sell via his website, but I think it would be nice if the instrument could be kept here in the UK? Whoever ends up with the bass will be VERY happy, the instrument is a fantastic piece of equipment. Edited June 25, 2009 by kevin_lindsay
kevin_lindsay Posted June 25, 2009 Author Posted June 25, 2009 [quote name='mistahbenn' post='524039' date='Jun 25 2009, 07:16 PM']Nice! got any sound clips?[/quote] Both pickups full on Bridge pickup soloed Neck pickup soloed EQ set flat Just a quick clip to give you some idea of the sound [attachment=27730:Nordy_5_...ickups_1.mp3]
bubinga5 Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 That sounds really nice, beautifully crisp tone!! Is that you playing??
molan Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 Looks great and I really love the green one with the maple board & block inlays Thinks to self - get that Sei J5 sold!
Bigwan Posted June 26, 2009 Posted June 26, 2009 If my band hadn't just decided to call it a day at the end ofthe year I might have been raiding the wedding fund for this...
iamthewalrus Posted June 26, 2009 Posted June 26, 2009 Hi Kevin, I know this may sound like a really daft question, but wouldn't it be possible to take it to a luthier in this country & get it resprayed to your spec? It's a lovely bass to look at & I bet it sounds the dog's nads to boot! Cheers, iamthewalrus.
lozbass Posted June 26, 2009 Posted June 26, 2009 Extremely cool bass - 'always wanted a pink one - PM sent
Rayman Posted June 26, 2009 Posted June 26, 2009 Me, I think that's a really beautiful pair of basses, I wouldn't change them at all, they look great together, sensational colours.
kevin_lindsay Posted June 26, 2009 Author Posted June 26, 2009 To everyone who contacted me - thanks so much for the interest. Marty was the first to decide he wanted it, so the bass will shortly be heading off to Austria. Thanks again guys, your enthusiasm for the bass is really appreciated. Also, I'll be sure to post pics of the build and finished product of the forthcoming Nordy VP5 precision bass as it takes shape.
martybass Posted June 26, 2009 Posted June 26, 2009 Thanks Kev! I don´t know if I get some sleep tonight but I really like the colleagueship here - it´s just great to be a member here! Looking forward to my new Nordy!
Rayman Posted June 26, 2009 Posted June 26, 2009 Marty, you're a lucky man. That's one fine bass guitar.
martybass Posted June 26, 2009 Posted June 26, 2009 It´s a perfect match to my daphne blue 75 Fender RI, yummi!!!!
Simon Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 Congrats to the new owner!! Kev, if it wasn't pink I would have been interested!
molan Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 [quote name='martybass' post='525102' date='Jun 26 2009, 06:05 PM']It´s a perfect match to my daphne blue 75 Fender RI, yummi!!!![/quote] That sounds nice too! I've seen some 60's replicas in Daphne Blue but not a '75. Is it a Custom Shop job?
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