Bernardo

It never ends. Attracted by the Sandberg and Elwood L looks pretty good. Obvious problem living in Leeds I can't just pop to the shop and play one and it isn't chicken feed we're talking.

That’s what actually promoted my thoughts. When I saw they were round the 8lb mark I was interested. New they’re a bit over budget and there’s very few second hand about. Likewise the Sandberg SL basses. Few and far between.

And then I found this amongst others:- https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Mensinger_Joker_4p.html

Yes

Found one in Spain 🤔

I can only see 2 4 strings for sale that are in stock anywhere. On is a TT and I already have a jazz style Sire so was going for something different. The other is in natural finish with no fret markings on the front of the neck. Looks a bit austere. Bass Direct quote a 9 month wait for a custom model and I think I'd probably burst!

My old Jazz felt like it was crippling me!

I'll be honest it's the aura as well as the fact that I want to be Bernard Edwards and Cliff Williams

There are very few 4 strings kicking about. I'd be happy with a VM or a TM, I'm thinking a 4 and I'm not a fan of the natural style - although I haven't seen one in the flesh.

Cheers I can't go headless - just doesn't look right. 😲

According to Bass Direct there's a 9 month wait for custom orders.

It's the Sandberg SL I'm leaning towards. I was clinging onto thoughts of the Stingray Special because I've long coveted a Ray and the Special seemed like it was getting there weight wise. But arrived is better than getting there!

I'm looking to invest in a potentially keep forever £1k plus 4 bass. Probably 4 string. Given back issues I want it to be relatively, whatever that means, lightweight. I want something slightly unusual, steering away from Fenders. I had been leaning towards the Stingray Special but then I saw the Sandberg SLs which look pretty cool. There's also the odd second hand bottom of the range Dingwall. Any thoughts or advice?