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[quote name='dave_bass5' post='68006' date='Oct 1 2007, 09:41 AM']I agree. im not knocking Sandberg really, just relaying my one and only experience with them. In fact all the cheaper Sandberg's looked perfect in the shop but this was the only 5 string they had and i really did want it but not for £900 with that neck. probably a one off.[/quote] Ican't belive the shop still had for display! they aren't exactly doing them self a favour.....why are there so many morons in the music retail business????

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='67993' date='Oct 1 2007, 09:07 AM']Ah yes, thats the one i tried. It looked really good in the Black/grey sunburst and the MM style pup. Very Mad Max sort of thing. Wish i had got that but like i said the neck was rubbish. Im sure it was a one off though.[/quote] hmmm....both my Sandbergs are impleacble in terms of build quality but they are a couple of years old now (one is a customer shop). I heard that Sandberg has trippled their production capacity due to the high demand so maybe they have had some quality problems lately? that would be a shame becaus the basses are really great

My Sandberg California PM5 Customer sounds a bit like a Stingy but has the added sound of a pbass pup (plus of course a quite unique sound with both pickups engaged 50/50). Another alternative is the Sadnberg Bullet in J/J config - fantastic bass that would give more fender jazz type of sounds and complement the MM really well. Another bass to consider would be a Warweick Streamer Stage 1 or II.....great basses that would broaden your "tonal palette" The JO5 sounds very vintage 60's fender (unless you put a pre amp in it) and sounds really great.

[quote name='minty fresh death' post='67680' date='Sep 30 2007, 02:56 PM']The California I used didn't have any noticeable neck dive? I've noticed that after listening to alot of lakland MM+J pup configs, that it doesn't cut through the mix very well... it's to soft and smooth. Perfect for slow paced blues...etc but not punk, metal and the like? What do you guys reckon? [url="http://www.lakland.com/multimedia/ac_5502.htm"]http://www.lakland.com/multimedia/ac_5502.htm[/url] Check out the Lakland Joe Osbourne and Daryl Jones, both in a similar price range.[/quote] I agree. I use my 5502 mainly for jazz, funk, blues, pop etc.....for heavey metal you need something with more "bite" IMHO FWIW

[quote name='gilmour' post='67664' date='Sep 30 2007, 01:58 PM']Carlos I really liked the Sandberg Califonia 5 (JJ pups) but found it had really terrible neck dive, other than that I was really taken with the instrument. How do you find yours?[/quote] hmmmm...I never thought about that actually so I guess I never seen that as a problem. I hang my basses fairly high (not under my chin tho... and use a quite broad strap so maybe that sorts i? That said, I do fell that other 5ers I use are better balanced e.g Lakland 5502 (exceptopnal balanced bass) and Warwick Streamers

Hi I've got two Sandberg California PM's. On e is a custom shop 5er in banana/custard yellow with red tort and the other is a "standard" 4 string in bleu metallic and a vintage white/green pick guard. As far as I’m aware the electronics are identical (Delano Pickups and a Glock 2 band preamp) They have the same basic sound but actually sound different - the 5er is more dark and “meaty” and the 4 string has a brighter tone that lends it better for slap. I also have a 70’s Fender p-bass, a Music Man stingray and a several Warwick’s so her is a a quick non-scientific a little comparison based on my memory and experience and not A/B-in g the basses: Sandberg vs Fender P-bass: - In passive mode with the P-bass pick-up soloed (with the treble tone control doubling as a passive tone control) you can actually dial in a very authentic P-bass tone. Roll of a bit top end and you have a great tone that lends itself for greasy funk, rock and blues. The tone is slightly “growlier” than the Fender and it has a better top end definition. With the pre amp activated you can get a very “modern” p-bass sound….a bit like a Warwick Streamer Stage One but with more midrange. Dial in some more low end and you get a tone that works well for dub and reggae. - The neck is slimmer and more “modern” than the 70’s fender I have which is quite chunky IMHO. It reminds me more of the profile of the late 90’s Fender I had (that Beedster dubbed “Kylie”) than and older Pbass. Sandberg vs MusicMan - My Music man has the 2 bad EQ and actually sound very different that the Sandberg… it’s hard to replicate the vibe of a 25 year old MM! - IMHO the Sandberg is more “aggressive” sounding and a lot more versatile as the EQ is a bit more efficient. The Sandberg has got a wicked slap tone and it also quite easy to dial in a very convincing “Jaco-esque” tone that cut through the mix for soloing Sandberg vs Warick Streamer Stage 1 (p/j config) - The Sandberg is again a bit more “forward leaning” when the Warwick tone is a bit more “contained”. l I think the difference is how the basses project midrange especially the low mid. With both pickups activated 50/50 I’d say that the Sandberg is definitely “fatter”, but the Warwick goes deeper and has better top end clarity. - Both basses are very versatile and have a modern tone that helps cutting through a dense mix. I tend to use the Warwick at gigs with function bands and the Sandberg at “rock/funk” sessions. - Neck profile is much slimmer than at least my newer Warwicks - I also us a five string -92 Warwick Streamer Stage 1 with Bartolinis but that a completely different story…much darker and “organic” sounding than the 5 string Sandberg and on the whole an awesome bass as it’s got a very distinct tone that the Sandberg can’t do at all.

[quote name='Stuart Clayton' post='29128' date='Jul 9 2007, 03:15 PM']I'm writing a book on him and Nile Rodgers - it will have 20 transcriptions (bass and guitar) and hopefullly lots of detail - tricky, as you say, there's not a lot of info out there on him. STu[/quote] I'd buy that! Can I pre-order one and get the charts now?

nah....doesn't work either...it's an excel file adn it loses it's formating...

arrgh...no it doesn't work....I'll try again later

Just ordered a new Schro 410 but this time a light version with the new "rhino" cover....5-6 weeks wait according to Shuan at SHX music, not to bad consiuering it's a special order, shipping and everything. I'll post a pic once it has arrived.

Hello Folks, A mate of mine pulled together this list of jam sessions in the South East incl London. Most of them are jazz sessions but some of them also do blues, rock, pop etc. As you can see there are sessions basically every day of the week. So – get up, get on the scene, get on uppa…… See you there! PS. Just got back from a really good session at Havan BA ar in Windsor...Played for 1 1/2 hour....stuff by James Brown, Jaco, Stevie Wonder, Johnson Bros, Mingue, Miles.....wicked! Darn - how do I upload an excel file????

Hmmmm....I have the flightcase which is a wonderful little amp...more powerful than the briefcase (completely underpowered if you ask me), very light and sounds fab. I use for all my acoustic/upright gigs and some smaller electric ones two especially when I play softer music and doesn’t have to compete with Marshall stacks....I have played the suitcase with an extension cab and I think it sounds great. I wasn’t too convinced about its portability though as it is quite heavy and a bit awkward to carry thanks to the placement of the handles. For me a 300w amp is a bit over kill for home practice as missus E forces me to put on my cans anyway…..

hello! I've been thinkg about getting a NM410 for sometime now.....how is it? how is compared to the CXL's? I've got an iAmp800 and two CXL's and it's sounds awsome but I kinda miss the sound of a 410 and the NM410 would probably be a good match for the iAmp. What's your thoughts?

[quote name='BassBod' post='54900' date='Sep 3 2007, 07:15 PM']The more "modern" F1X is a bit better equiped, (with the same eq) but only has the one channel. How would you say that the F-1X sounds? would it work with a 5 string bass? Some say that the alembic units are a bit limited for low b strings. BB[/quote]

can I go back in time? Miles! today? hmmmmm.......Dave Matthes Band because they just keep on PLaying and playing.....and ......PRINCE!

Not to mention all "endorsed" signature basses out there! I guess the manufacturers needs to do it to keep up the interest for their products. it's quite amazing when you think of it - the electric guitar was invented in the early 50's (well, it depends how you see it) and it became a "perfect" product very fast - very few really groundbreaking changes to the basic concept in over 50 years! Quite unique if you compare to other consumer products like home electronics and cars. So if you can't change the product - change the packaging! Do we really need that many options - not really. But you have to admit that is kinda fun to glance through the latest fender catalogue and compare different versions of a jazz bass and dream about which one that would suit your style best. Variety is the spice of life.