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[quote name='ezbass' timestamp='1337356176' post='1658792'] Just from an aesthetic point of view I like the contrast of the burst with maple. I often feel that solid colours tend to become a boring fast and that burst finishes always seem fresh and intersting. Tone wise you can always sort out any nuances you're fond of with the eq. Having said all this it's not my bass. [/quote] Not your bass but I am asking your opinion! I was dead set on cherry and maple for ages, but then some doubts started to creep in...... Would look good though I reckon!
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[url="http://www.sandberg-guitars.de/basscat-overview/basic-series-top"]http://www.sandberg-guitars.de/basscat-overview/basic-series-top[/url] If you scroll down to the Ken Taylor and click on gallery, there's a pic of a 4 string Virgin White, and a 5 string Cherry Sunburst with a maple board although it's got chrome hardware and a black headstock. It'll give you some idea though.
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Okay, so I'm about ready to order my new Sandberg Basic Ken Taylor 5, but I can't decide what finish to go for. This is going to be my "forever" bass (Iknow, I know... ) so I want it to fit in wherever, whether it's with a rock band or the local soul choir I play with sometimes. I should just mention that the Cherry Sunburst is a matt finish on an Ash body, and the Virgin White High Gloss is on an Alder body. My current KT5 is Alder, and seems to be lighter and have a more rounded, less aggressive tone than my Ash bodied Basic 4. I am notoriously indecisive amongst my friends and family, and your input would be much appreciated! Thanks for your help!
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Glad you guys are both enjoying your Sandbergs! That looks lovely Greg, gotta be about the best colour choice for a California T IMO. Ash, that's exactly how I felt when I got my first Sandberg; the necks are so good that your playing seems to improve because there's nothing inhibiting your playing. I've said it before loads of times, but I ended up selling my old faithful Fender Jazz after I got my first 'Berg, because the Jazz just felt really awkward and cumbersome to play in comparison! Any pics of yours Ash? PrimeBass has just been converted to the ways of Sandberg too after buying my natural Basic 4; he's totally blown away with it! Just need to decide what colour to order my new KT5 in now......... down to a choice of 3, but I am notoriously indecisive! Might have to start a poll.......
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[quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1337099460' post='1655461'] Just got my natural sandberg basic of TRBboy (Oli) excellent chap and the bass itself is just as excellent. Really pleased with it, and I would dare say better than majority of Stingray's I've had and tried. finish is superb and the neck is excellently shaped, no cricket bat. It's everything I wanted and more, I didn't even think it but after playing it an hour straight it reminds me of all the positives of Warwick and all the Positives of a Stingray, but no negatives. The natural one is extremely light, (8lbs) and is very well balanced. £550 for the greenburst? if you are thinking about having it stop and have it, especially if you love EBMM basses and Warwick basses. [/quote] Thanks man, I'm glad you're loving it so much! They really are excellent and IMHO beat the pants off a lot of the big brands. Glad I'm spreading the Sandberg love.... -
Bump! Natural one gone, but greenburst still available!
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Stephen just bought my beloved Sandberg Basic 4. He is great guy, excellent communication, and was very patient when I had some unforeseen "stuff" going on and had to delay our transaction. Prompt payment too. Deal with confidence!
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**SOLD** For Sale/Trade: Shuker Jazz style 5 string
TRBboy replied to Hamster's topic in Basses For Sale
Hi Colin, did you get the last pm I sent you the other day? -
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[quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1336931264' post='1652903'] Oli is a fantastic chap and even while he is going through a diffidult period he still has found time and put the effort in to completing a deal with me. Can't wait to get my hands on the Sandberg. bumpage [/quote] Thanks for that dude! Just hope someone buys the greenburst now so that I can pay for my dream Sandberg! They genuinely superb basses, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. I am quite sad to see it go....
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Bump!
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Bump. Anyone out there? C'mon I've got some serious gas to fund!
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BUMP!
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**SOLD** For Sale/Trade: Shuker Jazz style 5 string
TRBboy replied to Hamster's topic in Basses For Sale
Looks nice! What's the neck like? Do you know what the weight is? Ta -
Been away for a while bump! Make me an offer on the greenburst! It needs to go!
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Bumpity bump bump!
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I do have a tendency to do it, more so if I'm really tired. We did two 1.5hr sets with a short break in between on new years eve, and I did zone out several times! Of course, if I'm playing something I know I really need to concentrate and be on the ball with, I'm fully focused, but if it's songs that I know inside out I can quite easily drift away..... I think just the right level of zoning out really optimises my playing, but if I zone out too much I can lose track of what I'm doing!
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Title edited. Apparently use of the word "awesome" is frowned upon on Basschat now......
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Bump!
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Sale pending on the Natural one. Greenburst still available!
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[quote name='machinehead' timestamp='1335905654' post='1637964'] I think the necks are the same width hence the 5 string feels narrow compared to the 4. Can anyone confirm this? The neck on my 4 string is wide, but not too deep. It's very comfortable but I find I can adapt to wide P necks or J width quite easily. Anyway, they are stunning basses at an amazing price, especially used. Frank. [/quote] Thanks Frank, that's very helpful. Are you saying then that you feel that P necks feel chunkier than the G&L?
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Up to the top!
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I'm not normally that into 'rays, but this........ Would you accept a Sandberg Basic, assorted internal organs, my wife, house, etc, etc.................
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Kinda surprised no-one else has got an opinion about G&L's........
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I think it looks ace, but surely it is gonna neck-dive like a bitch! Nice to see something a bit different from Fender for a change. Twin 'buckers, mmmmmmmm.........
