ezbass Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 [quote name='pburrows' timestamp='1335823393' post='1636727'] Doubt I'll ever need another bass. [/quote]Ah need and want are two very different things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayPH Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 [quote name='pburrows' timestamp='1335823393' post='1636727'] I love my Sandberg. It sounds feckin ace. Doubt I'll ever need another bass. [/quote] Was this an intentional rhyme dude Has a good ring to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigster Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 [attachment=110857:2012-06-19 11.24.08.jpg] I owned a JM4 two years back and sold it - regretted it because the playability of Sandberg basses is amazing. I think that zero fret makes so much difference. So now have a Basic - off e-bay, £450 - bargain - my only thing, I'm not a big fan of their looks, ie. the four dot graphic, but the sound and feel is Sooooooo right. Pick guard is white, as don't care much for the weirdy triangle/heart shape thing the Basic's have. So that's off!! (#fussybugger) Glad to be back in the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 [quote name='Jigster' timestamp='1340102493' post='1699000'] [attachment=110857:2012-06-19 11.24.08.jpg] Pick guard is white, as don't care much for the weirdy triangle/heart shape thing the Basic's have. So that's off!! (#fussybugger) [/quote]Nice. I felt the same about the pick guard initially on my PM4 but I've come round to it now. I'd really like to try a Basic5 as I'd like a Ray5 without the weight and I've been super impressed with my Berg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Where are you guys ordering your Bergs? What's the cheapest place around to get one? I'm thinking about joining the club with a California PM5 (or VM5) with tinted maple neck, in tobacco burst and probably a black pickguard. If you know of anyone fitting the description please let me know cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigster Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Hi Ghost Bass - some people say that Thomann are probs best for Bergs price wise: [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/index.html"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/index.html[/url] also Guitar Guitar in the UK stock [url="http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/"]http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/[/url] as do PMT [url="http://www.pmtonline.co.uk/"]http://www.pmtonline.co.uk/[/url] and of course look out on here for some great bargains! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Thanks for the info, i've been looking through Sandberg's dealer list and no one seams to stock a bass in any way similar to what i'm looking for, guess i'll have to order a custom build from the factory if i can't find one by the end of the summer... Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 [quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1340128614' post='1699657'] Thanks for the info, i've been looking through Sandberg's dealer list and no one seams to stock a bass in any way similar to what i'm looking for, guess i'll have to order a custom build from the factory if i can't find one by the end of the summer... Cheers [/quote] Well they're kind of all custom orders in a sense. Sandberg don't just build and stockpile loads of basses like the big manufacturers, they build to order. Now that might be a stock order for a shop, or it might be an order for a specific customer. Obviously they have standard options, and you can place a proper "custom" order if you want anything out of the ordinary. I've literally just submitted the order for my new one today.... The prices from German retailers are pretty good at the moment because of the exchange rate, and I didn't have much joy with any of the UK retailers. SO I contacted the UK distributor, Synergy Distribution. Alan Greensall there has been extremely helpful, and helped me get a deal that works for me through a UK dealer. Give him a call and chat about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Thanks for the tip, i'll get in touch with him. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 [quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1340129320' post='1699679'] I've literally just submitted the order for my new one today.... [/quote] Congrats mate, I saw that your green basic sold, can't believe it took that long. You going to start a build thread?... Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 [quote name='Jigster' timestamp='1340102493' post='1699000'] [attachment=110857:2012-06-19 11.24.08.jpg] I owned a JM4 two years back and sold it - regretted it because the playability of Sandberg basses is amazing. I think that zero fret makes so much difference. So now have a Basic - off e-bay, £450 - bargain - my only thing, I'm not a big fan of their looks, ie. the four dot graphic, but the sound and feel is Sooooooo right. Pick guard is white, as don't care much for the weirdy triangle/heart shape thing the Basic's have. So that's off!! (#fussybugger) Glad to be back in the club [/quote] Awesome score dude, I'm really pleased you got one! That's the first cherry sunburst one I've seen (outside of the Sandberg website), and it looks lurvly Is it a white pearloid pickguard or just plain white? I think the cherry sunburst looks great with the white pearloid. That's another good thing about the Basics though, they look just fine either with or without a pickguard. You're right that the feel of them is just unlike anything else, I can't see me buying another brand again unless I've got enough money to just buy/collect basses willy-nilly. Enjoy it! (and let me know if/when you want to move it on........ ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigster Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Hey it's a pearloid one - rehearsed with it tonight and such a great growl and perfect in the mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 [quote name='eude' timestamp='1340139811' post='1699926'] Congrats mate, I saw that your green basic sold, can't believe it took that long. You going to start a build thread?... Eude [/quote] Thanks man! I probably won't do a build thread, I'd rather just do a grand reveal when I've got it in my hands! It's not a complete custom job, strictly speaking they're all "standard" options I've chosen, it's just that there are so many standard options that I wouldn't be able to find EXACTLY the spec I want anywhere. It's gonna be a long wait....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 [quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1340146912' post='1700132'] Thanks man! I probably won't do a build thread, I'd rather just do a grand reveal when I've got it in my hands! It's not a complete custom job, strictly speaking they're all "standard" options I've chosen, it's just that there are so many standard options that I wouldn't be able to find EXACTLY the spec I want anywhere. It's gonna be a long wait....... [/quote] Fair enough mate, looking forward to seeing what you've decided on Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 [quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1340146912' post='1700132'] Thanks man! I probably won't do a build thread, I'd rather just do a grand reveal when I've got it in my hands! It's not a complete custom job, strictly speaking they're all "standard" options I've chosen, it's just that there are so many standard options that I wouldn't be able to find EXACTLY the spec I want anywhere. It's gonna be a long wait....... [/quote] Do you have a listing of all the options? Do they still offer the Delanos/Glockenklang electronics intead of the Sandberg Stock? Does anybody who tried both electronics care to make a quick review? I really fancy the option of coil tapping on the MM pickup that the older model had. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 [quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1340187230' post='1700532'] Do you have a listing of all the options? Do they still offer the Delanos/Glockenklang electronics intead of the Sandberg Stock? Does anybody who tried both electronics care to make a quick review? I really fancy the option of coil tapping on the MM pickup that the older model had. Cheers [/quote] The options are all on the website really, and you can download a UK pricelist off the Synergy website (although bear in mind that that's full RRPs ). I believe that the standard pickups are Delano (even though they say they're Sandberg ones - Sandberg don't wind their own pickups at all AFAIK), and the standard preamp is definitely Glockenklang - you can tell as soon as you take the control cavity plate off! I know that BCer Longtimefred asked for Harry Haussel pickups in his Cali PM4 instead, because they're supposed to have a slightly more "vintage" vibe. AFAIK the coil split switch is still standard on the TM basses, but it's not on the VMs. Obviously the Basic Ken Taylor has coil split switching as well as a 3-band eq instead of the 2-band on the Cali's. You can have anything you want, but obviously once you get outside of the "standard" options, the price will go up a fair bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowley Birkin QC Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 (edited) Just acquired my California JM4 from a fellow BC'er........love it! Sounds great through the TC rig too. [attachment=111424:Sandberg.jpg] Edited June 25, 2012 by Rowley Birkin QC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 [quote name='Rowley Birkin QC' timestamp='1340626562' post='1707165'] Just acquired my California JM4 from a fellow BC'er........love it! Sounds great through the TC rig too. [attachment=111424:Sandberg.jpg] [/quote] Congrats dude, another convert! feels good don't it........ Was it from Mikeh by any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowley Birkin QC Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 (edited) [quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1340745563' post='1709156'] Congrats dude, another convert! feels good don't it........ Was it from Mikeh by any chance? [/quote] It was indeed from Mikeh. Traded for my Status S3000 headless. I always thought the Status was a "Keeper", but it's definitely been replaced in that respect by the Sandberg. Awesome. Edited June 26, 2012 by Rowley Birkin QC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Love the Sandberg Basic I got off Oli AKA TRBboy Such an excellent bass, build quality, feel, sound. I haven't got bored yet so it must be good. Contemplating a custom jobbie though in memory of my old Sterling. Stphen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charla Posted June 27, 2012 Share Posted June 27, 2012 (edited) I've got two Sandbergs: PM5 & JJ5, which I love, just wish I could remember how to upload photo's ....................... must be my age! Cheers Charla Edited June 27, 2012 by Charla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 (edited) [quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1340750376' post='1709264'] Love the Sandberg Basic I got off Oli AKA TRBboy Such an excellent bass, build quality, feel, sound. I haven't got bored yet so it must be good. Contemplating a custom jobbie though in memory of my old Sterling. Stphen [/quote] Glad you're still loving it dude! I really miss that bass, if I had enough money I would have kept it for sure! Time's going too slowly waiting for my new one........ Really diggin' my KT5 though at the moment, it's amazing. I should do a proper porn shoot with it actually and post the pics. I've played/owned quite a few Sandbergs now, and I just don't think they're capable of making a bad instrument. Edited June 29, 2012 by TRBboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigster Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 ah, some experts online! I know it's pretty self explanatory, but occurs to me that in passive the Basic has no eq - does any of the knobs do tone control? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 [quote name='Jigster' timestamp='1341001560' post='1712828'] ah, some experts online! I know it's pretty self explanatory, but occurs to me that in passive the Basic has no eq - does any of the knobs do tone control? [/quote] No unfortunately. On the California series, which have the two-band eq, the treble pot becomes a passive tone control. I reckon it would be worth emailing Glockenklang, because I'm sure it must be possible to do. Alternatively, you can buy a Glockenklang 3 band pre from Thomann, which has the passive tone control, swap them over and just leave the blend pot inside the cavity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 My "new" old Sandberg from the 90's, NT [url=http://www.casimages.com/img.php?i=120719042804119451.png][/url] [url=http://www.casimages.com/img.php?i=120719042921304702.png][/url] [url=http://www.casimages.com/img.php?i=120719042949629430.png][/url] [url=http://www.casimages.com/img.php?i=120719043008332186.png][/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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