{"product_id":"sadowsky-2023-nyc-custom-built-4-21-j-super-j","title":"Sadowsky 2023 NYC Custom Built 4-21 J Super J Near Mint","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Sadowsky custom features a chambered Okoume body in a J-style platform - an uncommon combination, and one that shapes the tone of this bass meaningfully. Okoume is a lightweight African hardwood that, when chambered, produces a resonant, airy quality compared to solid alder or ash. Paired with the 34\" scale, maple neck, and ebony fretboard, expect a faster attack and slightly less low-mid weight. This is a light instrument at 7 lbs 4 oz, which is notable for a full-scale 4-string. Overall condition is excellent throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSadowsky NYC instruments are built by hand in small numbers in New York City. Roger Sadowsky's approach to the J-style bass has been influential for decades — tighter tolerances, upgraded hardware, and a preamp system that became a standard against which boutique J basses are measured. The 4-21 designation refers to the 4-string, 21-fret configuration. The Super J designation indicates this is a dual-single-coil J pickup configuration. Sadowsky NYC production is distinct from the Metro and Warwick-era lines — these are the small-shop New York builds. Hipshot Ultralite tuners keep weight at the headstock minimal, which contributes to the overall balance of the instrument. The proprietary Sadowsky custom bridge is original and intact, with 2.450\" string spacing at the saddles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo repairs are noted anywhere on this instrument — body, neck, fretboard, and frets all come back clean. Body finish and neck finish are original. All electronics are original: 2 Sadowsky single-coil pickups, 4 potentiometers, 5 knobs (one stacked), original wiring and solder joints. The clear pickguard, output jack, control cavity cover, bridge, tuners, and tuner screws are all original. Action is set at 3\/32\" on both the first and fourth strings at the 12th fret. The nut is synthetic bone, 1-1\/2\" wide. Comes with the original Sadowsky hybrid gig bag in excellent condition, plus a strap and strap locks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-spec-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWeight: 7lbs 4oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eColor: sunburst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Material: chambered Okoume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Binding: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Length: 19\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Finish Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Finish Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eLower Bout: 13-1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWaist: 9\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eUpper Bout: 11\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBody Depth\/Thickness: 1-3\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Color: clear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickguard Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eStrap Buttons: yes, strap locks also included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eScale Length: 34\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Material: maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Profile: C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Thickness At 1st Fret: .823\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Thickness At 12th Fret: .967\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAction 1st String At 12th Fret: 3\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAction 6th String At 12th Fret: 3\/32\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Finish Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNeck Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Material: ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFretboard Radius: 12\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFret Count: 21\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Material: synthetic bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Repairs: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Width: 1-1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Brand: Proprietary Sadowsky custom bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSaddle Material: metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSaddles Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge And Saddle Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eString Spacing At Bridge: 2.450\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eBridge Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli 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class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickup Brand: Sadowsky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickup Count: 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickup Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickup Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickup Screws Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickup Cover Color: black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePickup Cavity Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnob Color: black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnob Count: 5 (one stacked)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnobs Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eKnob Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eControl Cavity Cover Material: plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eControl Cavity Cover Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eControl Cavity Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometer Count: 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometers Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003ePotentiometer Condition: excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSolders Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWiring Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOutput Jack Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eDocumentation: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSmells?: none\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAccessories Included: strap and straplocks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca 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