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Sandberg California JM5 ' Natur' -matt. Currently set up as a passive Jazz 5 (+) - the Glockenklang preamp was removed by the previous owner but it comes (complete & ready to re-install, if desired) with the bass. I never bothered putting it in - but it is verified by Sandberg (De.) as correct & complete. Side mounted jack is still in place . The previous owner also put an additional (rear) strap button at the neck-plate (see photos) and had string-through routed w/ ferrules. The picture on the back also shows a little buckle rash which is about the only blemish on the bass. Upgraded with a BadAss II (V) bridge, the original Sandberg bridge is also included: this will cover the Badass holes (if re-installed) but may not work with the string-thru option. Comes complete with original Sandberg gig-bag. Scale is 34" (plus zero-fret) and weight about 10.5 lbs. String spacing @ 9mm (nut); 15mm (fret-22); 18mm (bridge).
This is a sweet 5 string J-bass with a nice low action, and is really well balanced. Current passive set-up has Volume, Pan and Tone, with the original single-coil / humbucking switch for the MM pickup still operative. The bass was a featured model at NAMM 2007 (as is seen in the neck-pocket photo - on ebay) and has really nice figuring to the body front and back ! It plays/ performs great as a passive J5, but could be 're-activated' easily (original side-jack is still present/complete).
Not sure if the model is yet (easily) available in the UK, so best current deal seems to be via Thomann (De.) at €1300 .. Although the figuring may not be as good as the NAMM example.

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Thanks B2bM / Ou7 !.. as John (w.w.h.) points-out, this is my bass. I'll add some photos and details here and am happy to entertain PM's/offers if anybody's interested. I spoke to the guys at Sandberg who confirmed both that the accompanying EQ is complete/correct (although they still haven't sent the promised circuit diagram) and that the bass was part of the NAMM 07 display. Nice passive J5 as it stands and capable of some 'boost' with the optional EQ. I find it similar to the USA J5 / MM Jazz 5, but somewhat lighter in weight and with better tone.

+1 .... Top man - excellent communication throughout and quick decision/purchase. Can recommend highly !!

Quite some bass !!!!!!!!...

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.. not seen many Foderas in the NE, since Overwater (now NW, of course) brought a couple into the UK.

Anybody (John, Michael, Marcus .. others based up here) know the seller?

.. and now SOLD

Thx. Nick - Ashbory srings are also now SOLD.

Just 2 sets of Gtr. strings left .. somebody?...

Thanks Andy ... posted yesterday, so thanks also to the PO's '1st class' service !!

Black Diamonds now SOLD !... so that's all of the original post (a-e) gone - just the Ashbory (double) set and the GTR. strings remaining.

Currently ON-HOLD / pending.

Yes, shouldn't be any problem. I've used it with a Jazz bass + another with an angled-back headstock before: there's plenty of room at the top-end, although the basses are very well cushioned (no movement) once they're installed and the zipper (with the integral folld-in cushioning) closed.

In excellent condition. Very high quality, so no wear at all to the side or rear strap attachments, zip etc.
Couple of superficial marks only.
Very well cushioned for both instruments and with an ingenious fold-over section that seals as the zipper is pulled close.
I've tried to show the exterior & interior in the photos (held-open with a Fender truss-rod tool).
This is difficult to fold, so is better being Courier'd straight.

£SOLD

OK - all those marked as SOLD are now posted (1st class - should be there Friday), except for the DR's which remain on-hold/'pp'.

Black Diamond's still available, as are the Ashbory's (double-set) and the Gtr. strings.

OK - thnaks Owen.... that's just the one set of D'Walls and the Black diamonds left; plus the Ashbory & Guitar Strings.

Hi Andy
Yes, that's fine - consider them yours.
Usually try to avoid PP like the proverbial plague, but I guess it's not too bad on something less costly than a bass .. so that'll be OK too (I'll PM details).
Should be able to get them posted pretty quicky.

DR's are now SOLD (pending)

[attachment=14205:AshB_strings.JPG]More Strings found, which I'll add to the main Post above .. if I can.
1 set (double) of Ashbory Bass Strings and two sets of Acoustic/Classical Guitar Strings.

f) DOUBLE set of Ashbory Strings. I bought the set(s) with the additional 'G' string, plus there are the EAD strings removed from the instrument, which are still A1.
£SOLD

g) Good Strings (USA) Classical: 3 steel + 3 Nylon. £6 posted.

h) Paramount Bronze/Light Acoustic Guitar Strings: 12/16/24/32/42/53 £6 posted.

[attachment=14148:MVC_001S.JPG]Several NEW Bass String sets to shift...

a) Legendary 'DR' Bass Strings - The Handmade String !: 4-string set. NEW. Light/Med Gauge, Stainless Steel 'Tapered' (so there is a minimum, less bulky section over the Bridge saddle). Guages = 105-85-65-45. £ SOLD

The SADOWSKY Bass Strings: 4-string set. NEW. Light/Med Gauge, Bright Nickels. Guages = 105-85-65-45. .. as fitted to Sadowsky Basses !! £SOLD

c) Legendary Black Diamond (USA - Since 1890 !!)' Bass Strings. 4-string set. NEW. Light/Med Gauge. Nickel Round Wounds: Medium Light (ML's) Long Scale. 100-80-65-45. £SOLD

d) D'Addario EXL220S Bass Strings. 4-string set. NEW. SuperLightGauge & Short Scale. Bright Nickel Round Wounds: 95-75-60-40. Particularly good for short scale basses with lighter strings required. £SOLD

e) Dingwall Bass Strings: 6-string set. NEW. Light Guage, Stainless steel. Guages = 130-95-75-55-45-30.
Particularly good for high-end extended range basses, but will fit (cut) to any 6 string bass (or 5-string with low B High C options) as the strings have no coloured wrap. £SOLD

Photos:-

SOLD (pending)

Anybody interested in this excellent unit, which seems to be higher rated than the replacement PX4D.
Pretty much mint - has the original box, booklet, belt-clip and 4 new batteries.
I'll add the specs. if I can find them - but should also be available with a quick online search.

Update: here's a useful (?) link .. if you have a few hours to spare:-

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£sold - pending

SOLD ... apologies to those who just revived the thread ! Managed (via/post ebay) to sell this to a guy in Spain.

My error (& apology) - Scoop is quite right!
I'd not looked at the Roscoe site for ages .. and the SKB is now offered as full range 4 -7 (strings).
I do think though, that in the early days of Roscoe, the LG was listed/priced as a 4-5 and the SKB as a 5-6 .. though I'm sure Keith would have been able/willing to build either to customer specs. and preferences.
The skb 4 (3000) does still appear to be something of a rare beast, according to the figures .. and I agree that this is a fabulous instrument.

Hi Dan - thanks for the note re. 'pedigree', Chum.
Just to state (the obvious) that this is a really nice Roscoe bass and somewhat rare in being a combination of the LG / SKB models (the SKB is not offered as a '4) .. and that Dan, from personal experience, is a great guy and looks after his instruments really well: so description / replies will be totally accurate.

+ Best Regards for the forthcoming event !!

.. and SOLD

Once again, thanks for the various bumps, queries and positive comments.

... and is now SOLD.

Thanks for the various positive comments, interests and bumps ...

Thanks f t b

Instrument is currently ON-HOLD !