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Fellow bassists,

For sale is my 2016 Sandberg California TM4 in red burst that I imaginatively named Sandy. I absolutely adore this bass and she's been a reliable powerhouse, but my music quest is taking me down a passive Fender Jazz Bass avenue, (I'm thinking either the Flea sig or an American Original '60s).

Clocking in at 5.01kg (11.04lbs) she's a bit on the heavy side but boasts the following spec:
• Maple neck
• 22 fret rosewood fingerboard with side fret markers
• 0 fret
• Ash body in matte red burst
• Delano pick ups wired to an active two band EQ pre-amp with bass and treble boost and cut, pickup selector and active passive push/pull knob and humbucker coil tap

I recently upgraded the jack shield from the plastic one to a new metal one since the plastic was wearing out, and replaced the tuning machines since the ear of one fell out during a gig (making tuning between songs very difficult)! I replaced the 9v battery just days ago as well so she's ready to rock! She will be sold in her original soft case which was in a bad state when I bought the bass a few years back but I have recently patched up as best I can. On that note I have tried to document as much wear on the instrument as possible too.

As I previously mentioned she is heavy, but I gigged her loads using a wide set padded leather Levys strap with no real issue; this will be included with the sale of the bass.

I appreciate Portsmouth is out of the way so I am happy to meet within reason; but other than that please peruse at your leisure and feel free to PM with questions and offers. Thanks!

PM'd

6 hours ago, Jonesy said:

I can't comment on that exact model, but I've had a couple of MIJ reissues and they're great basses. If you know you like a J then (personally) I'd be happy making that trip knowing that I was going to turn up and play a really nice bass.

 

Do you know if it's a US model?

As above, it's a Crafted In Japan yeah! I've watched a few YouTube videos on similar era '62 reissues and the sound is lovely - I'll probably make the pilgrimage but thought I'd double check here first

I'm interested in buying a 1999-2002 CIJ 62 reissue Jazz bass and have found one for sale that is a two and a half hour drive away from me. Does anyone located in/near Portsmouth have one thay they wouldn't mind me having a little noddle on before I commit to driving a five hour round trip for a bass that I might not get on with! (Side note, lovely 2016 Sandberg California T in red burst for sale soon come)!

Thanks in advance!