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With the body width and the scale length it looks like it's missing two strings and the ones on there are too fat. I don't know what Alembics go for but that doesn't seem unreasonable given that they're an über premium brand.

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That looks lovely! Get yourself a clear Perspex guard!
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Ooh that's made my insides go all funny! Proper gorgeous that is. GLWTS.

I had a Basic some years ago, before Sandberg really became a 'go to' brand, that was built like a brick outhouse with what one would regard as typical German tolerances (i.e. minute). Since then, Sandberg have become much more commonplace, largely due, I would imagine, to the California range and their reliced models. I can only imagine that this much increased demand on a small manufacturer has caused QC to slip (I wonder how the new, Far Eastern models fair in this respect). Or could it be that they are letting B grade instruments out of the factory which are then being sold as top quality by the retailers. If this is the case, then they need to take a leaf out of the PRS book of QC and bandsaw anything that is sub-standard (this is what I understand they do in the US). I sincerely hope they haven't merely become complacent. Anyway you look at it, the current spate of QC issues with Sandbergs is only good news for their competition.

I use anything I can lay my hands/eyes/ears on. The most technical thing I've learnt in recent months is Kate Bush's Babooshka. I looked for dots and tabs, but ultimately found listening and watching a guy playing it really well on YouTube the best source of guidance (with the aforementioned score and tab as a backup). Then it was down to lots of playing it over and over until it was ready to gig. Fortunately it is a slower piece so I didn't have to slow it down to learn, this was not the case with Rhythm Stick and Rio!

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I wish I was Fender you know 'cause with the parts bin I'd have available there'd be endless hours of fun to be had creating cool new models to torment people with. That 50s P Bass looks especially lovely.

I wonder what Fender would say to a proposal for a "Squire Custom Shop" business? The idea would be that customers could specify a bass created from almost any combination of the currently available Squire parts. The parts would be ordered direct from the various Squire manufacturing companies, the basses together (with any mild fettling necessary) and shipped direct to the end customer. I reckon the business would be swamped with orders.

Anyway, in reality, I know exactly how Fender would respond to that idea, but hey, I can dream can't I?

Phil
[/quote]Send them an email, you never know.

This
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and your still in the honeymoon period with your new bass.
[/quote]Hold fire for a few months and see how you feel then.

Same on my iPad too.

I've only been there a couple of times but I've found them to an oasis of retail as it should be in a sea of sub standard service. Good to hear that it is continuing.

Another quality result for the BC community.

That looks amazing; you are a very talented chap sir.

Very nice and a bargain too. Congrats.

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looks pretty damn nice. I'm contemplating sanding the Warwick I'll be getting (hopefully) tomorrow but have no real clue of there's anything I should keep in mind while doing it. any words of wisdom would be appreciated as you done a great job on the Ibanez!
[/quote]Thanks.

The only advice I can give is that it's completely worthwhile stripping everything off and marking all wires and connectors for reassembly, then take your time, go slow and don't press too hard with the sander. In addition bear in mind that you are unlikely to achieve the same sort of finish that the manufacturers get (unless you're really talented in this department) but if you don't mind the odd flaw or swirl it'll be fine.

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Looking good. Definitely makes it stand out more - in a good way. Nothin wrong with it that you'd notice under stage lighting and wouldn't take much of a touch up to look perfect in any light. Making me rethink my decision not to bother pinstriping mine now!
[/quote]Thanks, much appreciated. I've now touched it up as best as I can and I'm going to stop fiddling, it'll never be perfect but it's been a nice, simple and cheap upgrade. So finally.....

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Phew! Just as well that that has gone as it's just 10 mins from where I live and I wouldn't have been responsible for my actions.

How could I forget?!

Regatta De Blanc - The Police

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I hate to try and contradict, but to me, the SR600 always had the warmest and nicest tone. It's got that lovely ash body, and nice grain is icing on the cake

I had an SR600 and it was a wonderful instrument, I'm still sorry it's gone.
[/quote]No need for apologies, you've got first hand experience; how often does actual experience contradict the 'accepted wisdom'? Quite often; which goes to show that when dealing with individual instruments with organic components you've got to try them out. Your endorsement, plus the OP's own experience, all point toward a 600 purchase.

So - Peter Gabriel
Physical Graffitti - Led Zep
Sunburst Finish - Be Bop Deluxe
Continuum - John Mayer
No Parlez - Paul Young
Royal Scam - Steely Dan
Ah Via Musicom - Eric Johnson
Robben Ford & The Blue Line - Robben Ford & The Blue Line

If you want a warm sound go for the 500 or the 700 as these both have mahogany bodies (the 700 having that rather nice top) which normally means the addition of warmth to the overall sound produced by the pick ups and pre amp. But if you've been taken by a particular instrument that you've actually played, go with that one.

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Probably not that helpful, but have you tried shortening your strap and having your bass a bit higher up? The 'correct' height is supposedly the same sitting down as standing up. Not very rock 'n' roll though, I'll admit.
[/quote]It was good enough for Phil Lynott
http://youtu.be/4vwYueJQX7E

Ooh I'm liking that a lot; congrats.

I love the look of that, defret for sure.

http://youtu.be/fC_q9KPczAg

Oh no this is available again! I do not need another bass, I do not need another bass...........(need and want being two different things).

A lovely thing, have a bump.

Carl Verheyen is a great player, he uses really interesting intervals in his playing. Add Stu Hamm to that and it's a gig worth going to IMO.