giblett123 Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 (edited) Evening all! back up for sale owing to buyer having a cashflow prob. Here we have a 6 month old never gigged Sadowsky Metro PJ hybrid which I have had from new. Specs are: Natural finish, maple fingerboard, slim jazz neck, ash body, VTC (vintage tone control), P/J Sadowsky pickups, push-pull active / passive switch & 2 band EQ. Condition wise it is fantastic, no dents, dings, buckle rash, fret wear or bits hanging off it. The only marks of any description are slight/very light marking (approx 3-4mm) across the pick guard from playing which is only visible from very close with the aid of a light shone cross it! If you have never played one of these they nail all the classic fender tones & a whole lot more & are very high quality. Weight wise its also pretty light so if like me you have a dodgy back it won't kill you! Ships in a Sadowsky semi-hard case/bag. Shipping can be negotiated. I was asking £1395 but have reduced it by a big chunk to get a quick sale, now [b][u]£1095[/u][/b] (sorry but no trades - unless you happen to have a decent Alembic Orion or Epic going spare)! Thanks for looking. PS: A "bass whisperer" review with some sounds on it: [url="http://www.bassemporium.com/newsletters/0208newsletter.html"]http://www.bassemporium.com/newsletters/0208newsletter.html[/url] Edited March 5, 2010 by giblett123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISDABASS Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Wow! Thats stunning! If i had room for another sadowsky i'd love this!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giblett123 Posted February 14, 2010 Author Share Posted February 14, 2010 [quote name='CHRISDABASS' post='744593' date='Feb 14 2010, 10:16 AM']Wow! Thats stunning! If i had room for another sadowsky i'd love this!! [/quote] It is beautiful, I bought it for doing a Motown tribute band but am finding I'm doing more & more finger funk stuff, it nails that stuff well too but I prefer my Alembic for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackjazz Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 [quote name='giblett123' post='744599' date='Feb 14 2010, 10:23 AM']It is beautiful, I bought it for doing a Motown tribute band but am finding I'm doing more & more finger funk stuff, it nails that stuff well too but I prefer my Alembic for it.[/quote] The Alembic must be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giblett123 Posted February 14, 2010 Author Share Posted February 14, 2010 [quote name='jackjazz' post='744644' date='Feb 14 2010, 11:25 AM']The Alembic must be good.[/quote] Yep! fancy a punt? you've been waiting for a S/H one of these to come up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 (edited) I had one of these and they are a cracking bass! <edit> Unfortunately I'm not in the market for another... at this moment in time! Edited February 14, 2010 by warwickhunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giblett123 Posted February 14, 2010 Author Share Posted February 14, 2010 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='744680' date='Feb 14 2010, 12:09 PM']I had one of these and they are a cracking bass! <edit> Unfortunately I'm not in the market for another... at this moment in time! [/quote] Doh! "Warwickhunt" I get it! & it's only taken me 12 months!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 [quote name='giblett123' post='744717' date='Feb 14 2010, 12:53 PM']Doh! "Warwickhunt" I get it! & it's only taken me 12 months!! [/quote] Shhhh... Don't worry you're not the first and I doubt you'll be the last! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giblett123 Posted February 15, 2010 Author Share Posted February 15, 2010 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='744720' date='Feb 14 2010, 12:54 PM']Shhhh... Don't worry you're not the first and I doubt you'll be the last! [/quote] Morning all & apols for the delay in getting back, for those who wanted to know it is 8lb 12oz, that's with me perched on the bathroom scales holding it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quatschmacher Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Just out of interest, how well does this reproduce the sound of a Jazz bass when playing with just the bridge pickupup on? Reason I ask is that when i had my Jazzes I mostly just used the bridge pickup; I also love the sound of Precision basses, so this combination (with the Jazz-width neck too) seems ideal. Free bump for a beautiful instrument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giblett123 Posted February 15, 2010 Author Share Posted February 15, 2010 [quote name='Quatschmacher' post='746019' date='Feb 15 2010, 04:00 PM']Just out of interest, how well does this reproduce the sound of a Jazz bass when playing with just the bridge pickupup on? Reason I ask is that when i had my Jazzes I mostly just used the bridge pickup; I also love the sound of Precision basses, so this combination (with the Jazz-width neck too) seems ideal. Free bump for a beautiful instrument.[/quote] hi there, It's really good! the natural sound isn't quite as bright as as jazz but is v close & the eq on this think is so powerful it only takes a slight treble boost & your there! I've found an Ed Friedland "Bass Whisperer" review that has some sounds on it, hope this helps: [url="http://www.bassemporium.com/newsletters/0208newsletter.html"]http://www.bassemporium.com/newsletters/0208newsletter.html[/url] Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 [quote name='Quatschmacher' post='746019' date='Feb 15 2010, 04:00 PM']Just out of interest, how well does this reproduce the sound of a Jazz bass when playing with just the bridge pickupup on?[/quote] The placement of the rear pup is more towards the neck than you'd find on even a 60's Jazz, so the rear Jazz pup soloed is a nice full but tight tone, one of the few bridge pups that I feel has any use on its own... IMHO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giblett123 Posted February 15, 2010 Author Share Posted February 15, 2010 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='746108' date='Feb 15 2010, 05:02 PM']The placement of the rear pup is more towards the neck than you'd find on even a 60's Jazz, so the rear Jazz pup soloed is a nice full but tight tone, one of the few bridge pups that I feel has any use on its own... IMHO! [/quote] I agree, you get great great definition & it kind of burps away without getting to "plinky". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 There seems to be a few Sadowskys around at the moment, and they're all fabulous, I certainly love mine, but this one really does look sharp, wish I could oblige. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phsycoandy Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 I have one of these, great basses, it h=gets more use than my Sadowsky Jazz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giblett123 Posted February 15, 2010 Author Share Posted February 15, 2010 [quote name='phsycoandy' post='746142' date='Feb 15 2010, 05:27 PM']I have one of these, great basses, it h=gets more use than my Sadowsky Jazz.[/quote] They are good, & I'm always willing to talk deals if anyone wants to try their luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardrickenbacker Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 This bass is ace. I haven't played one this good in ages. Nice to see a P on the forum, most Sadowskys seem to be jazzes at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giblett123 Posted February 16, 2010 Author Share Posted February 16, 2010 [quote name='richardrickenbacker' post='747008' date='Feb 16 2010, 10:59 AM']This bass is ace. I haven't played one this good in ages. Nice to see a P on the forum, most Sadowskys seem to be jazzes at the moment.[/quote] Cheers Rich, the P's do seem to be harder to come by, needless to say, both varieties are v good! not tempted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardrickenbacker Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Always tempted, always poor!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giblett123 Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share Posted February 17, 2010 [quote name='richardrickenbacker' post='748043' date='Feb 17 2010, 09:22 AM']Always tempted, always poor!!!![/quote] Price reduction of £100 & I'll throw in a set of brand new Hi beams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardrickenbacker Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 Another £100 and i think you'll get a bite!! Quick before I save up enough dosh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quatschmacher Posted February 17, 2010 Share Posted February 17, 2010 [quote name='giblett123' post='746069' date='Feb 15 2010, 05:35 PM']hi there, It's really good! the natural sound isn't quite as bright as as jazz but is v close & the eq on this think is so powerful it only takes a slight treble boost & your there! I've found an Ed Friedland "Bass Whisperer" review that has some sounds on it, hope this helps: [url="http://www.bassemporium.com/newsletters/0208newsletter.html"]http://www.bassemporium.com/newsletters/0208newsletter.html[/url] Cheers.[/quote] Thanks for taking the time to reply to my question and for the link to the sound clips, it was most illuminating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giblett123 Posted February 17, 2010 Author Share Posted February 17, 2010 [quote name='Quatschmacher' post='748749' date='Feb 17 2010, 06:15 PM']Thanks for taking the time to reply to my question and for the link to the sound clips, it was most illuminating.[/quote] Cheers rich! another £100? ouch! the only way to find out about that would be to offer it & see if I accept! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbluestew Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 by deals do you mean you are open to trades ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giblett123 Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share Posted February 18, 2010 [quote name='bassbluestew' post='749822' date='Feb 18 2010, 03:11 PM']by deals do you mean you are open to trades ??[/quote] Unfortunately not this time, I have my eye on another bass so apols for not being clear, I am willing to listen to reasonable offers price wise though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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