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[quote name='biro' post='515539' date='Jun 16 2009, 05:58 PM']i know that model. i wouldnìt dare turning such a killer bass into a fretless. i don't think it's such a good idea.[/quote] Don't necessarily disagree but my need for a fretless is greater at the mo. I won't de fret it with my teeth tho honest. Maybe I should turn this into the 'save the Sandberg thread' I.e stop the ignoramous from mutilating an otherwise perfectly good bass. Or 'give me £600 or the bass gets it' -
Bump while I hmmm and ahhhhh about turning this into a fretless.
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Thanks for the advice guys. I'm definitely in two minds on this one. If the bass was a standard, say Fender, I'd source a F'less neck but I guess this is less easy on the Sandberg - I suspect even if I could source a neck from them it would be prohibitive in price and might compromise the pocket fit (the fit is typical Germanic precision - i.e. tight). My initial thoughts for the job turned to Jon S, but I wasn't sure if he still took this kind of work on seeing as he's busy making half the custom builds for Basschat! Guess I'll float the bass in the 'for sale' for a little while longer while I come to a decision.
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Well I don't seem to be having much luck funding my fretless aspirations by selling my newly acquired Sandberg basic Ken Taylor 5 (thread below): [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=51060"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=51060[/url] So, seeing as I'm starting to get used to the neck (it's not so different to my old SR5 now that I'm becoming familiar with the gloss neck rather than the wax/oil on the MM) and it seems to be able generate a level of warmth that I like in a fretless, I'm seriously considering getting it defretted. So a few questions: 1. Would this be a good idea - or would it destroy any value in the bass? 2. What would you look at for the 'line' - maple or plastic? 3. What should I expect in terms of cost for a 'professional' job? 4. And finally, any recomendations for a good luthier in the Sheffield/Doncaster area. Mods... if you think this would be better in the reps/tech area please move. Cheers, Mart
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[quote name='BassBunny' post='513736' date='Jun 14 2009, 11:39 PM']Can't understand why this is still here. I've got the single pick-up Basic 5 and it is awesome. The nicest neck I have ever played and the Delano electronics are fantastic. At this price it is a steal. H'm should I sell the basic and go for the extra pick-up.[/quote] Cheers BB. I'm nearly down to ripping the frets out with my teeth to turn this bass into something I'll actually use
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PM replied to...............bass still available. I've come to the conclusion that these ain't too popular at the moment. Shame because they're 'up there' with some bigger names. At £600 it's a steal and maybe I should put some time into getting used to the neck rather than sitting in front of the computer
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Ok credit crunch you got me. What about £600 or very nearest offer. I'd prefer a pickup but will do a meet up within 30miles gratis. Would still prefer a trade for something with 4 strings and preferably without frets. Cheers, Mart
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Sunday morning bump
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Cheers M, post edited to reflect it's true lineage. Gassing quite badly now for a nice fretless if someone would like to relive the symptoms.......
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Love the sound of my 151HR.............however It sounds crap unless it's 6 inches or so off the ground. I'd also admit it wasn't at it's best with my Fender P, but no problem with the Ray4
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[quote name='Beneath It All' post='512365' date='Jun 12 2009, 06:45 PM']Is this the 'Basic' model..Ta[/quote] I'm not an expert on Sandbergs but I think this differs from the Basic in being a 2 humbucker model (rather than single) with all the associated electronics (i.e coil tap etc). Also the neck is quarter sawn - don't know if that's standard. The body shape is the same as the basic as far as I can tell. Cheers, Mart
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A little bump for the weekend sir...
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Hmmm tough times indeed. I'll bump for a price reduction of £625 on collection only. Beyond that I think it'll stay with me for a while as a pretty bedroom ornament.
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Bumpo.
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Bump Realised I hadn't put a price on this.............£675 collected, reasonable? Still in the offing for an interesting trade should one be forthcoming.
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[quote name='Machines' post='507585' date='Jun 7 2009, 04:45 PM']These are really really good basses - someone with an SR4 could get a good swap here .[/quote] Thanks M. It is pretty fine, if it was a 4 I'd be tempted to get it defretted and hang on to it. It has a more vintage sound than my other basses and would give me some versatility. I guess more people are familiar with the Fender style Sandbergs. Sound and playability wise this is similar just a more 'germanic' shape LOL Still looking for a nice fretless or a reasonable cash offer that could be turned into a nice fretless.u
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Unused Stingray 4, made in 2000. Pictures here!
martthebass replied to solo4652's topic in Gear Gallery
Oh this is just torment to a guy who's desperate to trade his Sandberg 5 for a fretless Ray. Lurvvely bass tho. -
PMs replied to. Still looking. Anybody out there with a nice fretless going dusty under the bed?
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Back to page 1. Did I mention what an excellent bass this was? Pity my hands aren't bigger....
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[quote name='Foxx' post='507440' date='Jun 7 2009, 11:39 AM']Shame that, on the up shot the Precision is fantastic, certainly a keeper, though I might put a standard volume pot in at some point i think.lol Use of the pics is fine mate, good luck with the stingray hunt.[/quote] Cheers F, Glad you're getting on well with the P, it deserves to see more action than it was getting, ATB, Mart
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Hiya Monz, there's nothing in the Sandberg specs on this. To my best measurements the string spacing is 18mm at the bridge. Cheers, Mart
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This Basc Ken Taylor 5 is a gorgeous bass, lovely creamy sound from the double humbucker (Delano's) configuration - more vintage in tone than you'd expect. It's very flexible and switchable (push-pull) active/passive and the coil tap allows single coil operation to give a more Jazz-esque tone. The bass is in excellent condition with just a small mark on the headstock. There are no significant marks in the matt blueburst finish on the body that I can see - a good 9.5/10. I have no idea how much these go for used but they aren't 'cheap' new (according to Thomman etc). The bass comes in Sandberg gig bag - so collection/near meet only on this one. (based in sunny South Yorkshire). Pics below (I hope the previous owner doesn't mind use of these - thanks Foxx). Cheers, Mart.
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That is truely gorgeous. Currently resisting the temptation to 'Status' my Ray.........
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Being the last owner of your SR5 Andrew and also having a SR4 of nearly the same age, the main difference between these 2 was string spacing and tone. The weight was also as expected about half a pound less. The SR5 tone was much less 'in your face' than the SR4 - smoother if you like. String tension was about the same E-G with the MM super slinkies that I used. Having been a big MIA Jazz user in the past, the main difference between my old 1999 MIA Jazz and the SR4H IMHO is that I feel the SR4 is more out and out rock, growl and spit - more top end and more punch/cut through in the mix. However the Jazz was more subtle and could give the honk that I've never been able to get (nor tried to really) from the SR4. The recent MIA jazzes I think are also about a pound lighter than the typical EB SR4's. To be honest If you want a Jazz sound don't get a SR4 and vice versa.
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[quote name='tubush' post='480330' date='May 5 2009, 08:12 PM']Hey! It's a beauty mate . Maybe I'm wrong but... actually It's a Warwick Corvette Proline, not a Corvette Standard, which is came with active electronics as a standard. It has a 2 piece flamed maple body instead of bubinga and the neck is not wenge but ovangkol . So I think It's a bit more 'edgy' than the Standard. BUMP![/quote] Looks like a Standard Corvette 5'er in blue (oil wash) finish. Could be wrong but I thought the SD marked pickups indicated this. If the Vol contrl isn't push-pull then it' definitely passive. I had an active Corvette 4 a couple of years back - never used the active because the passive was hot enough by itself. Great bass - good luck with the sale.
