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Because its the reverse P set up you don't get that bassiness on the E & A strings the way my Fender P/J does. The Sandberg tone is far more balanced across the strings. The volume and tone is far more even but that neck has really surprised me how easy it is to play when i've come from a Geddy Jazz or even my early Warwick Thumb NT. Maybe the low action is helping too but what a great package to have. I was able to go from a deep P sound to what i prefer a mid punch with depth of tone. Yep i'm happy. Bass GAS has gone.......... for now anyways.

Played my new Sandberg VM4 at its debut gig on Saturday. Absoliutely glorious bass to play. Lightweight too in comparison to other basses i have. Tonally it was very mid sounding with a nice depth of tone. I had the amp almost flat with just a slight bass boost and the treble brought back on the bass. Bass cut thru the mix really well and just loved the mid punch it has. I wasn't really expecting it to be so mid sounding and thought with the MM pick up i'd be hearing more bass and treble tone but nope it was just gorgeous for me. Many comments on the bass look and sound. Action was set upby Mark at Vintage and Cool guitars and is set at 1.2-1.3mm on the E string. Lowest i've ever had and absolutely no fret buzz even when digging in a fair bit thru the set. Only negative was when i was seting up i played a little slap and pop run (no-one else around at the time) and the G string did hit the pick up. I'm not too bothered as i don't generally play that style and shouldn't be an issue. I prefer having that low action and great sound to start mucking around with pick up heights. All in all one of the best basses i've played. Neck is supreme. I can see me buying more Sandberg basses in future. I'm hooked. Here she is. My wee beaut Dave One pic from the gig on Sat and the other with friends in the bass cave.

Anyone know where to get Sandberg bass strings 40-100. Can't seem to see them anywhere in UK Google search showed 3 shops in UK but when searched their own sites they didn't have them ?? I know Thomann do them but prefer a UK stockist if possible. Any help appreciated. Dave

I sense much sneakness Ped.

Many Happy Returns to a UK legend on bass and vocals. My older brother bought In For The Kill album and i was hooked. Fantastic sounding band well ahead of their time. And all that from a trio. And just to make me feel good here's the very song. Dave

With that many basses i wouldn't even notice if my wife sold the occasional one

No matter what bass i play i usually rest my thumb on pick-up cover but on some occasions and depending on the song i will just play with a floating hand or use the E string as a thumb rest if playing the D & G strings. P bass usually on the pup cover. J bass usually on the neck pup cover, same with double humbucker style P/J or P/MM i tend to rest on the neck pick-up cover on rare occasions that i play my fretless i move between the different pick ups or the edge of the neck and play very close to the fret board or over the board So many variations but i've never played a bass i couldn't adapt to. Dave

Steve, that's not nice. We'll certainly miss seeing that wee dog in his pic tho. Dave

Was nice knowing you Ped. We'll miss you here on BC Dave

Just bought a new Sandberg VM4 at the same time as buying a new kitchen so wife will find it difficult to complain about my little bass purchase. To be honest she has never begrudged me spending money on bass gear but i don't do it very often. I've also been selling some off as well and giving her half the profit so she can't really complain when i buy a new bass or amp. Its all about forward planning and diplomacy i reckon. Dave

I was looking at the Glam Fever page. Is it the same band ? Looks like its 2 different bands.

Do you have a FB page and i can like to keep track of you guys as well. Our band are called Bockbustarz. This was a party for our drummer but our 1st official gig is 3rd Aug in Glasgow. Tickets are selling pretty well so far. Dave

To be fair i probably don't need the wig as band said my hair is long enough but the wig helps the 70's image whereas my hair is just long but white these days. No wig itch but extremely warm and a bit more than a touch of stage sweat. Was a great night tho and the feedback from people that were there and people that have seen some VID clips has been excellent so all good and we can get onto full size gigs with a bit of fine tuning on the show. Dave

Excellent. Well done. I knew it would be a great success. You underestimate the popularity of Magnum especially back in the 80's. They were the band to see and have albums. Great mix of rock and a touch of Prog thrown in. Can't get the quote thingy to work but i know there are site issues going on Dave

Playing the Harley Museum would be my perfect gig. I'm a longtime Harley owner Nowt wrong with acoustic gigs Blue. I'd go for it. Dave

Debut gig with new 70's Glam Rock covers band at a private function. 2 bands on and also 2 other singers with backing tracks filling in the gaps between the bands. Using the new Sandberg VM4 that i just bought 3 days ago and first time using my Mesa rig at a gig. Great fun, great bass and best birthday party i've ever been to.

Appreciate that Ricky but i just love looking at basses. If they play well even better. That Ric is really interesting tho and such a rare find. Def a keeper there i would think. Not tried the Vintage basses but they get some seriously good reviews. The blue bass also looks interesting too Bet you haven't shown her this comment or you'd be wearing a frying pan on your ear Dave

Different reasons Blue but best not open up that can of worms again Dave

Aye but you don't look anywhere near 66. So get in there fella. Dave

What Ric version is it. ? Not seen one like that before with single pick-up. Jazz looks interesting too. Dave

I just knew you had a Ric for some reason. Couldn't quite put my finger on why Should you not have had them facing the camera or are they shy Dave

Great set of basses. You could cover any style from that collection. Very nice sir. Dave

And that says it all. And that's from a hard working gigging band so well done. I'd be happy with that comment. I'm with you on the number of gigs tho. I gave one up a few yrs ago because they were gigging every Fri, Sat and some Sun afternoons and i thought that was too much. I'm happy with one a week or even 2 a month to be honest. Dave

If its a band i definitely want to be in i will put more effort into learning the songs note for note and depending on the band when i meet them i will either play exactly what's on the song or i will put my own style on it. I tend to play quite aggressively or should i say with vigour. That can change how a song comes across. Most times that will work at an audition as i generally play in some form of Rock whether it be classic, Prog, Funk / Blues rock or current band Glam Rock so that energetic approach while playing can change a song from being ok to the band really getting into the groove because it sounds more energetic. I'm always punctual and i have my notes if required and a pen. I have everything i'll ever need for an audition with me. Leads replacement strings, batteries, spare leads, tuner etc. I like to be flexible at auditions and if a band wants to change how a song sounds i'll happily go along with or make suggestions as required. That and the fact i'm just a nice person and easy to get along with provided the band aren't simply time wasters. Dave

So you don't keep them all in the boot of the car