TorVic

There have been a few queries on the weight - it is 4kg / 8.8lbs - quite a comfortable weight for a 5-er.

Scale length is 35". String spacing is 19mm.

*SOLD*

Websites:

Spec: [url="http://www.sandberg-guitars.de/basscat-overview/calt-series/california-marlowedk"]http://www.sandberg-...ornia-marlowedk[/url] (new shape)

Review: [url="http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2013/12/03/sandberg-announces-5-string-marlowedk-signature-bass/"]http://www.notreble....signature-bass/[/url]


New price 1800GBP: [url="https://www.thomann.de/gb/sandberg_california_ii_marlowe_dk_5.htm?glp=1"]https://www.thomann...._dk_5.htm?glp=1[/url]

Videos:

Making of (4-string version):
[media]http://youtu.be/4KxUzR7xUdI[/media]

Demo (finge style):
[media]http://youtu.be/0pzq-FGj12o[/media]

Demo (slap type):
[media]http://youtu.be/3KYGIufPyxM[/media]

Wow! What strings are those in the photos?

Withdrawn.

Sanity has returned and I've realized I cannot part with this one. Have decided to keep it.

I sold a Bassline 6FL bass to Tony and it all went smoothly with international payment and shipping.
The communication was cordial and the payment was made promptly. It was a pleasure to deal with him. A recommended BC-er.
Thanks and good luck with the bass.

Sold a pedal to Dan and everything went swimmingly. Instant payment and friendly communication. Recommended BC-er.

I wrote to Bassline with the photos and description of the problems and received the following response:

"1 ) the switch must be the active/passive switch,and should work ,if the wiring is correct
2) we could change the head of the truss rod,the you can use it as it should work"

I have now asked for the cost of changing the head of the truss rod and will update here once I receive the details.

[quote name='eubassix' timestamp='1478436238' post='3169005']
?.. have you spoken with B/Lines re. the issues?
Could you include a photo of the electronics and a close-up of the truss rod (end): is it a standard type which has been worn/stripped (?) ... or an unusual/older type (the likes of Pedulla & Gibson) ?
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I have added photos to the albums with some close-up photos I tried to take of the truss rod end. It is a standard type which accepts an allen key. The end is not worn or stripped as the key catches in the slot. However, the rod is not turning in either direction - it seems stuck. The key falls off if I try to force to turn it. Have left it as it is now.

[quote name='Hellzero' timestamp='1478396338' post='3168855']
What are the scale and weight ?

Thanks.
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Scale is 34" and weight is 4.9kg/10.8lbs

(the listing above is now updated with the correct details and additional photos added to the album)

[quote name='eubassix' timestamp='1478436238' post='3169005']
?.. have you spoken with B/Lines re. the issues?
Could you include a photo of the electronics and a close-up of the truss rod (end): is it a standard type which has been worn/stripped (?) ... or an unusual/older type (the likes of Pedulla & Gibson) ?
[/quote]
I haven't contacted Bassline. I thought initially of getting it fixed at a local guitar shop but then decided to sell it if someone else wants to a proper repair.
I will update the details of the trussrod and some photos tomorrow.

*SOLD*

I am not the first owner and the bass is in the exact same condition as I received it locally (in a partial trade).
The bass is in working condition but has the following issues:

1. The active passive switch is not working at the moment - the bass only works in the [s]passive *[/s]active* mode. The vol/blend/3-band Noll preamp are all functional. The switch has 3 positions and it works only on one setting which is the active mode. In the other 2 positions, the volume output is very faint - much lesser than a normal passive output. (unless the pick-ups are active and the switch positions are for some series/parallel configuration that is not working - I am afraid I do not know and don't know enough to figure it out form the circuitry. I would have to take it to a technician for that.)

2. The truss rod cap is missing and the truss rod is not adjustable using an usual allen key. The key fits the slot but the truss rod itself seems stuck - am not able to rotate it in either direction. The neck is slightly concave with a higher action up the neck but without any buzz at any point.

I've been playing the bass in the passive mode and do not miss the active preamp.
While the bass can be played as it is, the buyuer might need to have the preamp checked and fixed. The truss rod might need to be fixed or changed.

The bass original costs around 2250euros/2000GBP. A second hand bass without the above issues would be around 1500euros/1333GBP.
The sale price is reduced to reflect the above condition and repairs that might be required to fix it.

Price: <snip>

Webpage (classic): [url="http://bassline-bass.de/en/buster-classic/"]http://bassline-bass...buster-classic/[/url]
Webpage (Buster line): [url="http://bassline-bass.de/en/portfolio-view/buster/"]http://bassline-bass...io-view/buster/[/url]

Specification:
* scale length: 34"
* nut width: 54mm
* weight: 4.9kg/10.8lbs
* Body: BIrdseye Maple top / *10mm* Wenge layer / Birdsdye maple back
* Neck: 5-piece maple with veneers, bolt-on (6), 24-position lined ebony fingerboard
* pickups: 2x Rough Crystal (Lefay)
* preamp: active/passive switch, vol-blend-3-band Noll TCM-3
* hardware: Bassline

Photos: <snip>

Passive - volume - blend (with centre detente) - tone

[quote name='ribbetingfrog' timestamp='1477431612' post='3162263']
still elevator music.
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the bane of our times - enduring elevator music on the way to ivory tower music

I did a partial trade with Marinus in person and it was totally pleasant and smooth deal.
A recommended BC-er. Cheers.

Keeps getting better!
[url="https://vulfpeck.bandcamp.com/track/daddy-he-got-a-tesla"]https://vulfpeck.bandcamp.com/track/daddy-he-got-a-tesla[/url]

thanks but no trades on this one.

Thank you for that.
[quote name='AdamWoodBass' timestamp='1476431293' post='3154153']
Here's the dots. Disclaimer, I'm super rusty at transcription as I haven't done it since uni so please excuse my spider sh*t! Also, before anyone goes all theory police on me: Yes I know I could have written repeat bars etc and have probably messed up the rests and articulations, it was 2am, I was on-call with work and I'm a Luddite when it comes to Sibelius so deal with it (in the nicest possible way of course!)

[url="https://www.dropbox.com/s/7iaic1lu14k936r/Vulfpeck%20-%20Dean%20Town%20-%20Bass%20Guitar.pdf?dl=0"]https://www.dropbox....Guitar.pdf?dl=0[/url]
[/quote]

This Spotify playlist called 'Definitive Dart' from Vulfpeck states:

"Songs featuring Joe Dart. Whether it's his J-Bass with Rotosounds, his MusicMan with Thomastiks, or his P-Bass with LaBellas, you can always tell it's(sic) Joe Dart"

[url="https://open.spotify.com/user/vulfpeck/playlist/7G1P3DBHojgmN5WOIJsNPw"]https://open.spotify.com/user/vulfpeck/playlist/7G1P3DBHojgmN5WOIJsNPw[/url]

There's more!

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUyuGjLy4BQ"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUyuGjLy4BQ[/url]

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le0BLAEO93g[/media]

Elegant!

I sold a Yamaha Attitude bass to Lee and it was a pleasant deal from start to finish. Instant payment and friendly communication.
A recommended BC-er.
Cheers.

Nice bass. GLWTS.
What are the differences from the Quasar T900-XR model given in the link?
I see that the pick-ups are different. What about the preamp?

I did a partial trade with Harry. It was my second deal with him in person and it went as pleasantly as ever.
Am grateful for his hospitality and wish him all the very best.
Highly recommended BC-er.

I did a partial trade with Kyle and it all went very smoothly with international payment and shipping.
It was a pleasure to deal with him and I would surely do so again if the opportunity arises.
A recommended BC-er.