Highfox

They all have their own feel, sound and mood.

I'll always have a P in stock,  but gravitated myself toward faster necks and active eq!

Good to enjoy them all Lozz.

Congrats, Sandbergs are loverly. I'm a recent convert, own a VM, would love a VT /TT as well.

I have had and probably will again.

for what it's worth, I'm new to Sandberg  and found that the VM's are fairly modern sounding if you're used to the Fender thing.(like I'am) they are just a bit different (the reason I bought one). Only used mine at practice a couple of times but found it fills the space nicely and not left wanting.

1 hour ago, CameronJ said:

Nice - very similar to my old VM5! I approve, sir.

Wow! Even more gorgeous.

27 minutes ago, Maude said:

Is it textured or smooth like glass? 

The second picture looks smooth but the grain in the first picture just looks so deep, like when they're sandblasted. 

Sandberg has it as a Matt- burst finish , but yes it is deep but smooth , you can still see the grain. I think the black makes it look deeper.

The first photo was taken in direct sunlight and the 2nd in the shade.

Some new Sandberg VM4 love.

NBD is always a great day.

Wasn't really sure 100% about the burst, but it's doing it for me.

Very nice. I would of been tempted as well if I played 5's.

My first Sandberg is incoming next week..

It would have to be the Wal, spent nearly 2 years waiting on the build. Don't think I could afford another if it went.

I never seem to be GAS free

Hot on the top spot is a Sandberg VM4 or VT4 (aged and used)

The Jaydee lust is still there and not going away.

That's it at the moment I think.

Just sold the 3rd pre-eb Stingray that I have owned, it's like some on going tease for me,

18 minutes ago, jrixn1 said:

Is that the VT?  The VS has no bridge pickup.

Thanks sorry, yes it is the VT version. Reverse P,  J and Passive.

I'm looking at getting a Sandberg California VS4. Now the thing is this one seems to be only passive, has the reverse P and a single coil jazz at the bridge position

Are they a rare breed? Can't seem to find any detailed info on it anywhere.

Paul Deman, that played bass on all those great recordings with Sade managed get a pretty smooth sound out of his Stingray. Also the guy from Culture Club used a Ray a lot. They can be dialled back

I'd say the Wal, haven't owned a Thumb (bit did have a custom Streamer, if that counts)

The Stingray goes well aggressive with the highs, the Wal is more controllable and doesn't really overdrive any of the frequencies imo, just more and more   

Done tastefully I have nothing against it, 

I have had a few P's in the Fender variety. Two that I really thought were keepers, light weight, growl and that vintage vibe, a late 60's and early 70's , but alas both gone now.. Funny now I have a Dee Dee signature P from recent times and it's not half bad!

On 12/05/2020 at 21:38, roger said:

I have never played a Wal and the only urge I’ve ever felt to own one  is because of its value (sad I know!) I’m sure they play great but what I struggle to get a grip of is they’re just ‘bolt on’ and the headstock isn’t even ‘angled’ back, cosmetic maybe but that doesn’t justify the prices, whereas if you look at something like a NT thumb bass, it looks stunning👍 And probably at least half the value of a Wal (S/H) construction/cosmetics wise the thumb appears a better buy (btw, haven’t played one of those either 😆)
 

It could be that they are priced a little high. But if it's "that" sound you're after nothing else will get you close (at least nothing I have tried).

I'd guess a lot of hours goes into making one and also the cost of the materials. They don't seem to hang about long when one is for sale, I guess the used market and long waiting list for a new build affects the price as well.

Go try one

Back in 88 I traded my single pickup pro for a brand new Warwick custom Streamer, that was my Wal plus 750 pounds in cash!  I was happy and used the Warwick for over 10 years so can't really complain I guess.

15 minutes ago, 4000 said:

The Clash? Never liked the Clash, one of the few bands from that era I’ve no real time for. 

Well, we have Killing Joke as well. Raven and Leigh were my inspirations  for wanting a Wal early on.

14 minutes ago, 4000 said:

Here’s a bit of my inspiration for ever wanting one in the first place. Interestingly, whereas my old Pro was JG1162, Leigh’s original Wal (he now has 2), was JG1126. Well, I thought it was interesting anyway! 😂
 

 

Its all over the "give em enough rope" album as well

I remember reading somewhere he switched pretty quickly to using a P in the studio.

Looks the bizz, congrats

27 minutes ago, Lozz196 said:

It is indeed a beauty, however just scored a P/J Precision which is more “me” so one in/one out policy and all.

Nice! photo's when you get time. Been gasing for one of those deluxe P's myself

Congrats, (one too many strings for me) they are well worth the long wait.

Enjoy and hope you play it for years to come.

That's a beaut Lozz and sure it will go quick.

Word of warning I have thought I could do without a Ray many times in the past only to find myself getting another. Like a P bass, a must for the Arsenal :)