DJ '65

Awesome on all counts! GLWTS

That’s very cool, enjoy!

I’ll take the planet waves one please.

I got a quick response from Dustin at Sandberg so I think for the sake of a few pounds I’ll order a new blend pot and swap it out anyway because I’m convinced that’s the problem. Thanks for your replies, I will update this when I get the pot.
 

If it helps anyone else out there here is his reply.

Hi Don,

I'm sorry you're having problems with our blend pot.

It is possible that the blend potentiometer is causing the problem if deposits there are causing a short circuit inside. It is best to remove them with compressed air.  The Deoxit solution may worsen the effect.

To identify such an error, you should check whether there is a short circuit in the blance pot. You do that as follows:

try to disconnect the balance pot from ground by removing it from the control plate.

Don't let the pot cover touch anything and try the bass again.

When it's working, there is a ground short circuit inside the pot

if this method does not help, we will have to look for the error further. the jacksocket could also be causing a problem

then the pot should be replaced.

These are the article numbers

Art Nr: EL00043

Art Nr: EL00042

you can order the spare parts here:

Webshop (Germany/EU)

https://sandbergshop.gambiocloud.com/

Dealer 

https://www.sandberg-guitars.de/dealer-germany/

https://www.sandberg-guitars.de/dealer-europe/

https://www.sandberg-guitars.de/dealer-america/

https://www.sandberg-guitars.de/dealer-asia-australia-africa/

10 hours ago, TRBboy said:

I would contact [email protected] and pose the question to them. I had a similar problem with one of my previous Sandbergs, and it turned out to be a fault with the blend/pan pot. Apparently there was a known issue with some they had. They posted me out a replacement free of charge. Good luck! 

Sorry for delay folks only just got in, many thanks for the info I’ll contact them now. I’ll let you know how it “pans” out. Sorry, I’ll leave now!

Yes I sprayed all the pots, turned them several times, sprayed the jack socket and then the lead jack (older planet waves type as it’s a snug fit to ensure good contact) and checked all connections and couldn’t find a thing. I recall someone on here sold a Glock loom for spares because they had some kind of problem that they couldn’t sort out, I just don’t remember what they said.

Good evening to you all, I’m hoping someone maybe able to shed some light on an issue with my Cali v1 VM4. 
 

I hadn’t played this bass for a few months but wanted to take it to rehearsal so thought I’d check the battery etc. When I plugged it in there seemed to be an issue with the electronics, it was very noisy, seemingly an earthing issue as when I touched the pick up “pan pot” it stopped. It was only the pan pot, nothing else. So I turned it full up and down several times and left it a while and came back to it and it seemed ok. Played it at home that night and all seemed well. The following night plugged in again the problem was back but this time the output dropped to barely being able to hear it in both active and passive mode. 
 

Thinking it was a dirty pot, I removed the guard, checked all connections as best I could and used a magnifying glass to carefully check for any obvious problems or signs of dry joints. Nothing stood out as being untoward so sprayed a little Deoxit on all pots and connectors. Left it overnight to evaporate in the hope it would solve the issue but when I tried it there was still no output. I’ve checked the battery, tried different leads and double checked by using battery and leads into my TT4 which worked fine.

Have any of you folk had anything similar with your Sandberg bass (or other) that you’ve fixed?

Sorry for the long post but I’m baffled. Thanks in advance for any help,

Don.

If you will split can I have dibs on the quilter please?

I still have these 3 Sandberg’s and they are all great to play but unfortunately for them I have a Bravewood P bass which steals the limelight… for the time being at least.

Went to see MSG at KK Steelmill in Wolverhampton last Friday, aboslutely awesome!

Apologies, I didn’t see Daley’s reply and didn’t really expect him to not have the amp at that price. I sourced another amp locally today. Sorry for any messing around.

Can I have 2nd dibs please if Davey doesn’t have it. Cheers.

Cool as f@&£.

If I had the money I’d have this off Mick. I’ve been fortunate not only to meet him to but to play many of his basses and there isn’t a bad one amongst them. If I weren’t dealing with a big guitar purchase this would be mine!

Yes I should have checked first Steve, but many thanks for your understanding. GLWTS although from what you have said and what I have since read about these and the company I’m sure someone (with a bigger board 🤬) will be very pleased. All the best and thanks again.

I’ll take this please, I’ll pm you. Cheers.

I just bought Michael’s Roland AC90 combo and it sounds very good so far and it is as described. I hope deal with Michael again and have no hesitation in recommending him. Great deal!

Hi BW, I’m interested in the amp and will pm you in an hour or so once home. Many thanks.

A while back when I went to collect a bass from Mick I got my hands on this (and a few others) and I have to say it’s magnificent. I would honestly drive up and fetch this tomorrow if I had the cash it’s that good. To be honest, whatever bass Mick ever puts up for sale isn’t going to disappoint…. My head was spinning when I left his house! Absolutely great guy who knows a thing or two about basses and music. 

I just purchased an acoustic amp off Tom (albeit for my singer) and it turned up extremely well packaged and in absolutely mint condition as described! Needless to say my singer is over the moon, so many thanks Tom.

Don.

Pm incoming

Hell yeah! 

I’ll take it please. Pm incoming.

Did a deal with Jack which didn’t quite work out but Jack was very understanding and accepted the item back without question, exceptional service and excellent BC’er to deal with. Doesn’t get any better!

I’ll take it please mate. I’ll pm you now.