MNY

Someone please buy this bass. It’s one of the best jazz basses money can buy at a decent price. The build quality is second to none! 

9 hours ago, fretmeister said:

I see Doug Johns has joined the Sandberg artist roster and they’ve built him a 24 fret TT4 with his favourite Barts.

 

I believe so. I have followed him for years, he’s an incredible talent. He’s not even a full time bass player. He is a racing car mechanic and engine builder! The Sandberg he has chosen seems to suit him nicely, he still sounds pretty much the same though, which is strange as he has gone from P/J to J/J.

10 hours ago, dmccombe7 said:

Wee pic of the Sandberg would be nice. @MNY😂

The resonance from the body is quite exceptional and the range of tones on offer is so wide that I think after years of trying and not settling on any one bass (effectively going backwards and forwards between other instruments and Fenders ) I have found a bass that seems like it can really do most things very well.  The abalone inlays are also totally stunning. 😀

25 minutes ago, Cuzzie said:

Only conflict is good, very good or superb!

I appreciate your input. I wish I had  listened when buying my Fender Ultra Jazz which I subsequently sold as it was the weight of a small planet. 

I appreciate your positive input. On a previous thread when I bought a Fender Jazz Ultra you advised me to look at Sandberg.If I had done so at the time I would now be quite a few quid better off. 😞

After years of curiosity and listening to some conflicting opinions regarding Sandberg basses , I decided to take the plunge earlier today and picked up a Greenburst California Superlight TM4. I have been having neck,shoulder and some arm problems in recent years which forced my retirement from playing drums, so I am hoping the light weight of the SL will make for a pleasant playing experience ergonomically speaking. Having heard the bass today I am convinced that tone won’t ever be an issue. 😀

WITHDRAWN.

Sent you a pm.

cheers,

Mark. 

Thank you. 

It’s the tone I am after. Something that’s pretty forward that also has some zing to it. 

I imagine this might cure my gas for a jazz bass. I know it’s probably a silly question but how does it sound when compared with the Suhr you recently sold?

Thank you for the update.  

Thank you. 

Do you know what the score is with customs clearance charges etc at the moment please? Presumably no vat although I’m really not sure. 

Sent you a pm Luke.

Quite surprised to see this is still available. Great sounding instrument, almost jazzier than a jazz. 

10 minutes ago, LukeFRC said:

Mine too - I’ve played it too and it’s lovely. To my mind the pickup change would be a good one too

Hello Luke, 

I reckon the pickup and pot change has significantly improved the versatility of this bass. The bridge pickup sounds a lot fatter and whilst not so ‘in your face’, you can achieve plenty of nice warm tones which never seem to get muddy. 

Thanks Kev, I absolutely agree. It sounds as good as it looks. 

31 minutes ago, Crawford13 said:

Great price for a great bass! Someone is going to be very happy! 

Thanks mate, I wish they would hurry up and make themselves very happy. 😂 

19 minutes ago, Apeneck Sweeney said:

I love the finish on this bass. GLWTS

Thank you, much appreciated. 

Up for sale for possibly the third time of asking is my Alpher Cobia V2 Prime. I had resolved to keep this one and recently spent over £300 on changing the pick ups and pots but I can’t escape the fact that I would really like a jazz bass or similar. This bass is really well specced with Hipshot hardware throughout and brand new Nordstrand pickups, an NP4A  in the neck position and a NJ4SE at the bridge. The body is made from one piece of rippled Ash which has a pleasing texture and a really smart aged appearance. The neck is flamed roasted maple and the fingerboard is rocklite.  The action is on the low side and could benefit from a slight tweak but all in all the bass plays superbly well and sounds  excellent as you would expect of a top UK custom instrument built with an exceptional level of attention to detail. If you spec this bass on the Alpher site at the moment the price comes out north of 3K. Having inspected it carefully I can’t find any dings, scratches or cosmetic issues, with the exception of some minor wear on the scratch plate which is to be expected. I would rate the condition as a solid 9.8/10.

Weight wise it comes in at 3.8 kg and is very comfy on a strap or when played in a seated position. Anyone looking for a really well specified p/j will find this hard to beat especially since the recent upgrade which seems to have given the instrument a warmer more vintage tone. 
If you have any questions please ask. The bass can be posted if necessary as it comes in a hard Hiscox case, I am also happy to meet half way to hand the bass over in person. Trade wise I would happily consider a nice jazz bass of lower value with cash my way, particularly if anyone has one of the nice new top end Sire basses that they want to offload, or even a Musicman but something with more than one pickup. Weight wise nothing heavier than 4kg preferably and instruments that are in good condition. * Please note that if you instigate a conversation via pm please at least have the manners to reply to messages even if you have decided to change your mind, which you are quite at liberty to do. 
Thanks for looking.  Please note some images show the bass fitted with the original blade  style pickups. Thanks to Walshy for the photo showing the weight. 

GLWTS

Dennis Fano makes some awesome stuff. GLWTS 

I would like to sell  my TC RH750 as it’s way too much for what I need. It’s only a few months old and has been used a handful of times. Not even the slightest mark to be seen anywhere, it is in immaculate condition. I still have the original box and will post at an agreed price. Whilst I am looking to sell I am also interested in trades for something a little more compact and lower wattage with money going either way depending on the item offered. 
I am based in Wigan if anyone wants to come and try the amp that’s fine, providing sensible precautions are taken. If you have any questions please do get in touch by pm.  Thank you. 

These have sold, please end this listing.