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31 minutes ago, Rollin Thunder said:

NBD 

Decided to pull the trigger on this, arrived today. New to Sandberg, wanted a new Fender Jazz to replace a Mexican deluxe a regrettably sold 3 years ago, but heard good things about Sandbergs and having shopped around saw this in sale (Bit of a bargain)

 

had a quick run-though, one issue/possibly, it seemed a bit quiet, noticed the pick ups specially the neck was very low only about 2mm above the body and bridge maybe 4-5mm figured this was not right? So lifted them both 2-3mm higher and it sounded allot better., enough that I had to role volume back bit when boosting pre amp to about 75% 

 

strings look like Daddarios but label says Sandbergs own brand, can anyone confirm, they seem a bit on the higher tension side might have to change them, see if they bed in.

add some real photos later, its much more yellowy:butterscotch than the stockings photo (not in a bad way)

 

https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/product/sandberg-electra-ii-tt4-creme/

Congrats, it seems a very good bass. Despite the adjustments I think that it's better that a mexican jazz bass.

Real picks will be welcome, thanks for posting

14 hours ago, dmccombe7 said:

I put Low Tension Flays (i think they were LaBella) and quite liked the tone but guitarist wasn't so keen so i went back to my usual D'addario nickels.

It obviously doesn't have that top end zing but it made the Glam songs sound very studio like and it reduced any string noise to almost zero.

I'm now using Elixir nickels.

Dave

If a guitar player wants to tell which strings I have to use it's probably and wouldn't be very polite. Why do the bass players have to adapt our sound (bass, amp, strings...) for the "good sound" of the band but the guitarists don't? If we are a group we have to work for sounding better but together not adapting to a "reharsal music legend". I'm tired of that comments from other guitarists.

I used LaBella on my 5 strings bass and I love the result.

The sound change completely and the bass are not so versatile in terms of different sounds but you get a "vintage" tone that I love.

I'm interested on playing a Thomastik flats but at the moment I'm happy with DR Black beauties.

I'm not a big fan of changing anything on a bass if is not necessary.

Sometimes I thought on changing the pickups of my Enigma but because of the shape (seems to be a humbucker but it's a P pick up) and after playing a lot with it I ditched that idea.

I like my basses how they were made, with pros and cons.

But I have to admit that there are something that I don't like on my bass. Why don't they put a passive tone in their basses? It has no sense for me not having a passive tone when I use the passive mode.

Sandberg please, think about it.

If you don't want this Marlowedk give it to me, I love that model 😁

About the communication problems, I had the same problem. I send an enquiry about my Enigma 5 but never answered me, a little bit dissapointing.

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Incredible bass, love it.

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Hi, I have a question for a Sandberg players.

I have an Enigma 5 that I'm in love with that. As I said on my first message on this topic, is one of my favourite basses because it has a very good sound, comfortable neck, lightweight....

But in the last months I'm thinking about the neck pick up, sometimes I feel that I could need a little bit more low-end sound, more vintage if I can say.  The current pickup is very good but a little bit more agressive and I'm looking for a more vintage sound, more deep and warm if is possible.

Has someone change a pick up on this model? It's complicate because of the shape, but I want to know if is possible and if someone has changed.

Thanks

That California central......awesome!!!!

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Trades + money to your favour?

5 hours ago, dmccombe7 said:

I'm really liking the DR Black Beauties. Now got them on 3 basses.

I have the black beauties ok my enigma 5 anda fits perfect. Incredible sound anda look.

I don't like the bright so much but the more I play the more I like It because that bright dissapears a little bit.

I tried LaBella 5 strings flats (not low tension) and the result was very good.

The punch of the bass decrease but on the other side you have a very good midrange and a warm tone.

The B strings was more usable than you can expect, not the best definition but very vintage.

Interested on playing my Sandberg with Thomastik flats...if I do I will explain my thoughts.

I'm reading this topic carefully and I couldn't be more agree more with your opinions.

My favourite Sandberg configuration is the VM5. Is not a traditional P bass but if you want a Fender sound buy a Fender. For me Sandberg has a traditional sound but a little bit more agressive.

I love all Sandbergs I played but at the momento my favourite is my Enigma 5.

Why? because I think that it has a unique voice.

Because of the pick up position it has more punch but using the blend control you can control easily. 

There's only one thing that I don't like so much. In passive the treble knob it should be a passive tone but it doesn't work very well, I can't appreciate a lot of change on the sound, is very very subtle.

Lately I'm playing a repertoire close to soul and Latin jazz and that bass works perfect in the mix.

Very interesting bass.

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Hi,

I don't usually write here (sorry for my horrible english) but I just discover that group today and I want to share my gear here.

That's my Sandberg Enigma 5, with Dr Black beauties, is one of my main basses and I couldn't be happier with it.

At first sight could seem a very "hard rock" bass due to is the Chris Childs signature model (hard rock bass player) but nothing further from the reality.

I play blues, soul, latin jazz with that incredible bass and sounds amazing in every situation, maybe the most versatile bass that I have.

In styles that you could expect a Pbass or a jazz bass that bass fits very good in the mix and every musician I play they love its sound.

The neck pick up has a very convincent P sound and turning to the bridge pick up you could get a "nasal" sound close to Jaco sound with punch and definition. 

Classy look, classic sound, well balance, incredible neck...perfect for me.

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Just now, SurroundedByManatees said:

The body is as curvey as my booty!

Oh yeah

Doesn't have a slap body, isn't? I mean, has some shapes like the 60's pbasses to be more comfortable, am I wrong?

That bass is a dream come true, I love it.

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I had the opportunity to play a bass like this and are absolutely amazing in everything. Tone, construction, weight...

A bargain for this price.

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Thanks for your reply. 

Yes, I'm really interested in the weight, I can't hold heavy basses.

If you want some video or audio it would be nice.

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