ezbass Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 (edited) OK I'm away at the in laws for the weekend and decide to visit one of the local music stores. Not too much in the way of basses, but some nice stuff nonetheless. Tried this beauty and now I have raging GAS . To make matters worse the shop will do a very good price on it too, the swines! Problem is I can't really justify it and I will have to unload one of current basses, my Roadworn P with extra P p/up. To make matters worse I'm not working much at the moment and spend most of the week volunteering so the wife will technically be buying for me. Not normally a problem as usually she would make discouraging noises, but this time not so much. Oh woe is me Edited November 15, 2010 by ezbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul h Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Just buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Hmm...id think about it. Its not the prettiest Sandbery ive seen. These are more my thing, but might be more money! [url="http://www.jamguitars.co.uk/sandbergbass.htm"]http://www.jamguitars.co.uk/sandbergbass.htm[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul h Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Actually, get a tobacco burst, light relic PM4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 STEP AWAY FROM THE BASS......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 If the wife has to buy it... that's the line right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmachine2112 Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 NO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Find a friend who thinks that bass/guitars are overly expensive and boring that works for me. My old man is awful for deterring my interest he's all like 'thats the biz!', 'Haven't you wanted one of those for ages?', 'You only live once' etc this tends to lead to a very empty wallet and months of baked beans on toast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Sir Robin Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 (edited) Steal it. hmmm on second thought, don't, I think the shop attendant knows you too well by now. If GAS fever makes you do it anyway, you didn't get the idea from me, understood? Edited November 1, 2010 by Brave Sir Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thodrik Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Ummm, it doesn't have fret-markers, not great attention to detail... Nah, sorry can't help, lovely bass. I would maybe prefer a white pickguard or another colour, but otherwise I really like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 it doesn't do it for me..but if you like it, then how much do you like it..? Not enough or you wouldn't ask here, I'd say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted November 2, 2010 Author Share Posted November 2, 2010 Good effort guys unfortunately I'm not helping my own cause by phoning the shop and driving the price down. Looks like I'll have to start cosying up to the Mrs with statements like "this'll answer all my bass needs", etc. Hmm she's probably wise to that, but nothing ventured, etc. Watch this space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingnutkj Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 The D and G strings don't go over the centre of the pole-pieces. Avoid it like the plague!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earbrass Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 A technique that has worked for me is to impose a "cooling off" period. Say to yourself - "If this still seems like a good idea in a month's time, then I'll get it". Chances are you'll be looking at something else by then (if you're anything like me, which, now I come to think of it, very few people seem to be! ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom5string Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 I always found Sandbergs to sound boring and getting lost in the mix ..... keep the Roadworn, that's a great instrument! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted November 2, 2010 Author Share Posted November 2, 2010 [quote name='Earbrass' post='1009273' date='Nov 2 2010, 08:14 AM']A technique that has worked for me is to impose a "cooling off" period. Say to yourself - "If this still seems like a good idea in a month's time, then I'll get it". Chances are you'll be looking at something else by then (if you're anything like me, which, now I come to think of it, very few people seem to be! ).[/quote] That's pretty good advice, but trying to keep a lid on raging GAS is tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 [size=3]DON'T DO IT!! As if you're gonna listen to us!![/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Fake your own death. Truckstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 I like the double $ jazz supreme thing. I'd love to get my hands on one of those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted November 12, 2010 Author Share Posted November 12, 2010 I succombed, well it was inevitable. Expecting delivery Monday. I've got a 7 day return option if it doesn't work out. Watch for piccies and a review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowhand_mike Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 you could see that coming from the first post lol, nice though and the 7 day return is a good touch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 [quote name='tom5string' post='1009278' date='Nov 2 2010, 08:26 AM']I always found Sandbergs to sound boring and getting lost in the mix ..... keep the Roadworn, that's a great instrument![/quote] + 1 to this...sadly... I had one...... for about a week. Thought it sounded good at home, build quality and finish was breathtakingly good. You would think with the MM pup it would cut through really well but not in my experience, probably the worst sounding bass i have played in a band situation. There......that should help... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Oh crap........ Didn't see the "i've bought it" post.....Sorry...... Ignore what i said it will be great (hopefully) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted November 12, 2010 Author Share Posted November 12, 2010 [quote name='TommyK' post='1021821' date='Nov 12 2010, 07:03 PM']Oh crap........ Didn't see the "i've bought it" post.....Sorry...... Ignore what i said it will be great (hopefully) [/quote] If it doesn't cut the mustard it goes back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swanbrook Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 I love sandberg basses I still haven't bought one as I really have to sell a few before I buy anymore! But one is defo on my list ! Hope she plays well for you and congrats on the new bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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