Pirellithecat

Hi, I had a similar issue - I couldn't get enough volume from the Interface and found I pretty much always experienced distortion issue at any decent volume. I think this is partly because my 80 Ohm impedance Headphones need more power than the interface can happily output. Tried a Soundcraft Notepad 5 Mixer instead of the interface - direct USB input from PC into mixer, plus Bass into channel one. This was better but not perfect. Decided to add a Headphone amp (works with either interface or mixer) and this was the best option. Used A Schiit Magni, as it has a high output level. Second hand around £80 on eBay. Now everything's a lot better - although bass isn't the best thing to playthrough headphones!

Thanks All, I will check out the Barefaced offerings. Interestingly I had a rehearsal the other day - same room as where I first noticed the dispersion issue. I need to check with other speakers, but I suspect it might actually be a problem with "interference" i.e. there seems to be Bass Cancellation going on as you move away from the speakers - sounds like there's been a reduction in output as one moves around the room. I'll also change the layout of the room and see how it affects things.

Hi Snapped up already and awaiting posting.

Bought second hand, never used in anger ...... it does make noises, but to me they are just "nasty". Might be a simple fix/ who knows maybe it's supposed to sound like that. Its a sound gate, Octave Up. 4th below, Upper Octave, 5th above and overdrive. Anyone want it - send me an address and I'll post it off! Cheers

Not sure how stable a vertically stacked pair of 2x10 would be but I hadn't thought about that solution - interesting, I'll have to enquire to BF. The dispersion "obsession" is probably just that, but I've been the victim of it twice in the last week and if I am going to change cabs then, all things being equal, I'd like to minimise the dispersion issue. but you're right ..... Phil, the objective is to find a cab/sound I like and then worry about the dispersion. The Vanderkleys, stacked vertically do not seem to have the dispersion issue, but, whilst I still find them excellent, they are rather long in the tooth and are, perhaps, a little "modern", so thought I'd try out the Barefaced 2x10 option. Being fairly loud, and not liking any hint of "speaker fatique" I was just a little concerned that one BF 2x10 might not be enough ......... so thought I'd ask for help. And here we are ..... The Vanderkleys are consigned to our rehearsal space, I have tried a single BB2 which was great but at (8ohms) not on it's own (with my amp) and I really couldn't justify getting a second one at the time. I was thinking of a Mesa Subway 15 inch plus 12inch stack as an alternative - at present it's be a toss up between the 2 options. Hey Ho - should probably just practice playing and not worry too much ........

Thanks Everyone - so if I did need 2x Barefaced 2x10's, and stacked them as per a traditional 4 x 10 I'd be rather defeating the objective (in terms of dispersion)? Better to go a vertical 2 x 12 configuration eg Barefaced Super Twin, to get the headroom/wattage etc or just continue with my 2 x 112 Vanderkleys. Any thoughts on how the Mesa Subway Ultra-lite 1x12 stacked on top of a Subway 1x15 might fare?

OK - so we're looking at taller than wide and if possible as near to your lugholes as practical (height wise clearly!!). So that's Barefaced 2x10's or 2x12's, in "portrait" orientation or something similar. All on a crate! And yep, Al, it's lateral dispersion I'm after - it was a salutary lesson yesterday!

Thanks Downunderwonder. I'll re-look at Barefaced. Probably need something like 2 of the 2x10 cabs. And Old School to boot!!

Hi, Local Jam session yesterday - in front of the "communal" bass cab all fine, off to the side ...... (where I was) couldn't hear a thing ..... So I was wondering, what "brands" are known for having great dispersion (and maybe, ) which aren't. I've never really considered it before but it might be something to delve a bit deeper into. I'm about to either "double up" my cabs or, depending on what people think about dispersion, maybe changing altogether. Anyone any pointers?

Hi, Anyone compared /have experience of the TI flats v the Dunlops? I really like the TI's, but they are too "floppy" for my Sandberg. Using Fender Flats which are "OK" but not great.

Not sure about direct ordering - but if you give Mark a call at Classicandcool guitars I'm sure he'll know. Sandberg will basically "bespoke" a guitar for you - and have a rather tempting "Configurator" on their website! Terrible if you're trying to resist GAS!

Had the Fender Pro P traded for Sandberg VM4 - in comparison, the VM4 is a joy to play! If I had £1.6k to spend on a P style bass, I'd look at a Sandberg VS4 - there's a passive version. Otherwise, I think Mark at Cool and Classic guitars has a nice one - if you like Black. I do like various Fenders from different countries, but in terms of "cut through" AND being rewarding to play the Sandberg wins! (it's the neck .....) Good luck and let us know what happens next!

Nice - am I right in thinking that they are made in China, like so many other models. I wonder whether there's a "gap" in the market for a new UK built amp and what the real increase in costs would be? I'd certainly be more interested if that were the case .......... ...... I'll get my coat .......

Can someone point me to "the other thread" I can't seem to find it and I'm interested in adding a P with jazz neck to my arsenal. Ta

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Sorry, I was looking at your posted photo and thought your settings had the shape button in the "Out" position i.e. On. I'm pretty sure I have decided (at low volumes anyway) that the shaped tone is more organic/rich/pleasant than the unshaped setting - but wasn't completely sure that I hadn't confused "On" with "Off". Anyway, since I've started to use my ears rather than my prejudice against scooped mids, I'm much happier with the Amp. Let's see how we get on with it vs a loud guitar!

Looks like everyone has the "Shape" button in the "Out" position i.e. not pushed in. I guess that means its "off" but is that the case? I've tended to have the Shape button in (On) but have found it a little thin. Conversely with the button "Out" the sound is a little too "Rich" for me when playing live. I'll try some of the settings from this thread, but I have to say I'm impressed by the Output Volume achieved by some - and I thought my guitar player was loud! I suspect I've been doing it all wrong! Oops

The neck has now "gone" i.e. truss rod snapped I think. The adjustment nut still works in so far as it rotates, gets looser or tighter but the bass won't stay in tune. I've disassembled it and the neck pocket is 64.5mm wide and 16mm deep which seems a bit wider than the standard replacement necks I have found on teh interweb. I think buying a second hand replacement is probably the way to go, unless anyone has replaced the neck on one of these successfully? I guess I could play around with the spare body, strip it down and see how it looks. So, any tips welcomed!

Not a great day! Noodling away and there was a sharp "crack" from the neck region and the e-string went sharp. Now the profile is all over the place and it won't stay in tune. Reckon the Truss Rod has gone so I'll probably dismember it tomorrow to be sure. It's had a few upgrades so I'm tempted to replace the neck . Any suggestions? It's a Jazz neck which was the original on the old Squier Precision Special Standards, so 38mm at the nut, 20 fret and 63.5mm (I think) at the heel. Pocket is, I think 14mm. Might look for a donor "Standard" but is there a better choice? Suggestions appreciated! Please Ignore this thread! - I've basically duplicated it - DOH! I'll update the original!

Well that does look nice - is it a new one - made in Indonesia or one of the "Made in China" ones? I have an old Squire P Bass Special Standard PJ (with a few tweaks) and it's surprisingly good too. (Rather "seen off" by the Sandberg but more enjoyable to play than my previous Fender P ..............)

Hi Cuzzie, Sorry if I've missed this but which strings do you find work well on your Sandbergs? As an experiment I've tried the original Sandberg strings on my Squier and they are really good (a bit of an eye opener!) BUT they are very high tension compared to the TI's I took off. On the Sandberg they don't feel that "high tension" which explains why the TI's seem really loose. I guess this means I should be looking for mid to high tension strings for the Sandberg (VM4).