BassApprentice

I have to say I'm a big fan of the move. I think they have really struggled with fulfilling orders with the world being turned upside down and taking more control of things should help. Would, be cool if they can sort out being stocked in shops too for trying them out, but I guess if they are UK based returning might be more straightforward 

Just saw a post on Facebook that Chowny/Retrovibe are moving to being a fully UK based brand and builder. 

So these are very well respected basses from all accounts, but prices will go up (10-15%). Will that change your opinion? 

Limelight get nothing but good reviews, obviously there's a bit of wait with them though. 

Sandberg do aged finishes if you want a Precision with a difference

4 hours ago, fretmeister said:

Sandberg California VS4 Passive.

 

They tend to peek just over £1K, and about two thirds of that used. The ones you might see at £1200+ new will be the active ones or with the aged finish.

Or if you want to save more cash. Get the Sandberg Electra and disengage the preamp. Fantastic basses for £400

Pretty sure I saw that for sale near me, was sorely tempted as that's a great combo! 

I could be wrong, but I'm sure I read they have a UK and and NL based warehouse. Item shows as in stock but doesn't say where its in stock so could be UK (no charge) or NL (potential charge) 

I think Thomann have worked out a system of calculating all the charges and incorporating them into the price you initially pay

You could be right, I'll have a look at some potentially more useful options 

Hello! 

So I've had plenty of basses but I've never had any with Barts or a Nordstrand in it so looking for some advice. 

I play at home just for fun so live sound is less important for now. I like to play a range of styles, from rock to funk and slap style so something that covers all bases is great rather than a one trick pony. It'll be going in my MTD Kingston as I feel the current setup isn't quite working for me but the rest of the bass is great! 

I know MTDs are generally paired with Barts and I like the tone that you see and hear players with MTDs have, but you can't avoid the good press Nordstrand get. 

Happy to take suggestions for preamp upgrades too

That looks ace! Hmm I see they have one in Glasgow. 

Might take a trip across and see how it compares to my Sire.

I've got a slightly battered P Bass style body that I can donate, drop me a PM. 

I emailed Sandberg a few years ago about Shell Pink as it wasn't a standard colour. 

My god, it's perfect. Please someone buy it from Bass Direct so it stops tempting me. 

A BB Peter Hook on Facebook for bang on £1000, seems a fair deal! 

It looks like the pickup placement is slightly further back than the basic @bpc@bpc could be wrong though.

Also a bit more traditional body shape too which some appreciate. That would be some shootout between this potential stingray type, a G&l Kiloton and a Sterling Stingray. 

Hmmm, these new Euros look very good. Will have to try one when they got the shops

I'm seeing it for £399, still expensive and £70 more than the standard guitar version. 

I am tempted to sell my Bass Buddy as these are less wires and seem a better practice tool. 

A pretty spicy looking BBNE2 has just popped up on Facebook.... 

Guess who has two thumbs and is now regretting letting his 80's L2000 go 👍👍

On 18/08/2021 at 14:06, ead said:

Where are you situated?  I have an ACG 32" scale bass that I use a lot!  Weighs nothing, easy to get about on and a great neck (for me at any rate).  You are welcome to come and have a try if you're nearby.

Appreciate the offer, but I'm a bit further north of where ACGs are born! 

I think medium scale might be the one for me. 

Don't get me wrong I like both my full scale and short scale but from a comfort point of view 32" really appeals. Would want to try and high quality medium scale before ordering a custom Sandberg though! 

I'm tempted to sell my Bass Buddy and get me one of these. Assume they have Aux in and headphone out for practice?

So I've got the Bass Buddy for headphone based practice and it's great, but I like like to have the same tone when not using headphones.

Would you sell a Bass Buddy for a Double Four or Micro Combo? I only play in the house so I don't need anything bigger for now.

I saw Clapton and Santana at Hyde Park a few years ago with just normal tickets. Definitely didn't appreciate how far back you'd be! Weather was excellent and even though you were mostly watching on a screen the sound was good and had a great time. 

If Pearl Jam are a band you *need* to see, I'd stump the cash for the experience. Also, considering we haven't been spending any money on gigs or holidays I think a one off is justified 😅

Just now, BassApprentice said:

 

Double post 

For anyone genuinely interested in that SBV, it used to be mine. Mostly decent nick, few scrapes and chips and routed with a battery compartment. 

I actually spoke to the guy who is selling it the other day as he came in to my work. I reckon I could get a bit off that if someone wants me to be the middle man? 

Been intrigued by these guys work for a while. Love the colours they can do and yours looks the perfect level of worn in.