Sadowsky MV4 HPJ - gone!

[giblett123]

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

[CHRISDABASS]

Wow!

Thats stunning!

If i had room for another sadowsky i'd love this!!

[giblett123]

[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.

[jackjazz]

[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.

[giblett123]

[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.

[warwickhunt]

I had one of these and they are a cracking bass!

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Unfortunately I'm not in the market for another... at this moment in time!

Edited February 14, 2010 by warwickhunt

[giblett123]

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='744680' date='Feb 14 2010, 12:09 PM']I had one of these and they are a cracking bass!

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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!!

[warwickhunt]

[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!

[giblett123]

[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!

[Quatschmacher]

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.

[giblett123]

[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.

[warwickhunt]

[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!

[giblett123]

[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".

[Rayman]

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.

[phsycoandy]

I have one of these, great basses, it h=gets more use than my Sadowsky Jazz.

[giblett123]

[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!

[richardrickenbacker]

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.

[giblett123]

[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?

[richardrickenbacker]

Always tempted, always poor!!!!

[giblett123]

[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.

[richardrickenbacker]

Another £100 and i think you'll get a bite!! Quick before I save up enough dosh.

[Quatschmacher]

[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.

[giblett123]

[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!

[bassbluestew]

by deals do you mean you are open to trades ??

[giblett123]

[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.