franzbassist Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 [quote name='voxpop' timestamp='1361011912' post='1979686'] Oh Gareth. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 [quote name='pietruszka' timestamp='1361021706' post='1979882'] I've used my Sandberg basic for everything, pop, rock, funk, soul, motown, ska, country, blues. And it works with all of them, and I barely tweak the EQ, it just sounds great. There is a video review of some bass tested by Paul Turner, he said he liked it that much during testing that he played it in the Jamiroquai set that night. To me that says that the bass' sound is irrelevant (I am putting my shields up for the bombardment!). If it sounds good it will work, it didn't matter if Turner used a jazz, or a sting ray, or a warwick no one is really going to notice that much are they? Go for it, after all the bass won't be played on its own in a band will it? Dan [/quote] True say, I play my basic in a pop-punk-alt band, sounds mint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinball Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Here you go some pics of my Sandbergs. I love em both dearly. [attachment=129262:CalFr.jpg] [attachment=129263:calhead.jpg] [attachment=129264:CalBK.JPG ][attachment=129265:Pan Head.JPG] [attachment=129266:PanFR.JPG] [attachment=129267:PanFr1.JPG] [attachment=129268:PanBodBk.JPG] [attachment=129269:Pangrain.jpg][attachment=129269:Pangrain.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrammeFriday Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 (edited) [quote name='John Cellario' timestamp='1361011394' post='1979674'] Judging by the 'artists' on the web site using Sandbergs, would it be true to say the brand seems to fall into the heavy rock genre. I'm trying to play in a more sort of Jeff Berlin / Scott Devine / Jaco style ....obviously, any style can be played on any bass, but do you know what I mean?... P Basses/Rickys fall in into this rock area whereas as say a Jazz bass is more sort of funk/ jazzy if that makes sense. Image matters!!! [/quote] MarloweDK plays Sandbergs - indeed, has his own signature model - and he definitely got da funk! Edited March 7, 2013 by GrammeFriday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinball Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 (edited) [quote name='GrammeFriday' timestamp='1362697265' post='2003696'] MarloweDK plays Sandbergs - indeed, has his own signature model - and he definitely got da funk! [/quote] Some nice comparisons here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1B9eEjU83gs Passive Umbo sounds: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LA1-L-dQybQ Edited March 7, 2013 by Pinball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Shameless plug I know, but I thought I'd give you lot a heads-up in case anyone's interested: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/203316-fs-sandberg-basic-ken-taylor-5/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevsy71 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 My California VS, in 3TS with matching headstock and 'gold' hardware, extra pimped with 'gold' bell. Klopmann PB 63 pickups. The original Configurator pic first: [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/auntiebadger/8724736974/"][/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/auntiebadger/8724736974/"]my_custom_sandberg[/url] on Flickr [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/auntiebadger/8724722210/"][/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/auntiebadger/8724722210/"]20130505_151817[/url] on Flickr [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/auntiebadger/8723599461/"][/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/auntiebadger/8723599461/"]20130505_151823[/url] on Flickr [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/auntiebadger/8724717484/"][/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/auntiebadger/8724717484/"]20130505_151828[/url] on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mxm Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 [font=georgia,serif]Once upon a time I had these 2...[/font] [font=georgia,serif]Black was a distributor loan and the Creme was my custom order matching h/s, clay dots.[/font] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinball Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 They are lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Had a few Sandbergs in my time, all absolutely brillaint, rock solid basses. This was my favourite... [URL=http://s5.photobucket.com/user/homerplaysbass/media/sand5.jpg.html][IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y163/homerplaysbass/sand5.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Had a couple of Clovers too, if you like Sandbergs, you'll love Clovers although do seem to be a bit more expensive and harder to find. Same pups, preamp, hardware, build quality. [URL=http://s5.photobucket.com/user/homerplaysbass/media/IMG_1148.jpg.html][IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y163/homerplaysbass/IMG_1148.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s5.photobucket.com/user/homerplaysbass/media/21of1-11_zps22a9b14e.jpg.html][IMG]http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y163/homerplaysbass/21of1-11_zps22a9b14e.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 I LOVE that white Clover! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Thanks TRBboy, it sounds as good as it looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I don't remember if i posted mine here so here it is (again?): Sandberg California VM-5, tobacco burst / black PG / vintage tinted maple neck: and a video on our last bass bash, if i recal correctly it was plugged on to a REDDI and using the powerstage of a Glockenklang through a Glock 3-way cab: [media]http://youtu.be/cnFyQgxsrFA[/media] (not me playing it, thank god it was somebody who actually knows how to play a proper bass line ) Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBeatNut Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 [quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1368626869' post='2079405'] I don't remember if i posted mine here so here it is (again?): Sandberg California VM-5, tobacco burst / black PG / vintage tinted maple neck: [/quote] I'm pretty sure I remember seeing that before (VM-5's are not common) but I don't mind seeing it again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 [quote name='BigBeatNut' timestamp='1368654189' post='2079966'] I'm pretty sure I remember seeing that before (VM-5's are not common) but I don't mind seeing it again [/quote] Ahh, i really had the impression i've posted the pics before but couldn't find the post. Anyway this time you get the video to get an idea of it's sound. I may say it made a very good impression when compared to the Fodera that was played after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 [quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1368626869' post='2079405'] I don't remember if i posted mine here so here it is (again?)[/quote] Posted on Page 5 of this very thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1368716181' post='2080615'] Posted on Page 5 of this very thread [/quote] Thanks, just spotted it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Bought this Sandberg 5 Custom here on bass.chat and still very pleased with it.. had Wal, Ken Smith, F bass in the past but this one easily reaches the same level of craftsmanship for a much lower price.. [URL=http://s162.photobucket.com/user/wombatboter/media/SandbergCustom001_zpsf5cdfbdc.jpg.html][IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t247/wombatboter/SandbergCustom001_zpsf5cdfbdc.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 [quote name='wombatboter' timestamp='1368875163' post='2082517'] Bought this Sandberg 5 Custom here on bass.chat and still very pleased with it.. had Wal, Ken Smith, F bass in the past but this one easily reaches the same level of craftsmanship for a much lower price.. [URL=http://s162.photobucket.com/user/wombatboter/media/SandbergCustom001_zpsf5cdfbdc.jpg.html][IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t247/wombatboter/SandbergCustom001_zpsf5cdfbdc.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [/quote] WOW! Nice. Let me know if you want to sell. ..... Wasn't it you who had the California TM2 with rarewood top? If so, how does the custom compare? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 They are pretty similar actually.. the 5 sounds a bit "beafier" but the controls deliver the same crisp sound as my 4-string. Price/quality Sandberg gives the best there is imo.. Used them in all sorts of bands and they get the sound across.. That mid-boost makes sure you get the bass sound you want in any lousy sound situation. I sold my Wal bass and I thought I would regret it but I can get pretty much that same "nosy" sound from these basses.. This is my 4 string (you've got a good memory :-)) [URL=http://s162.photobucket.com/user/wombatboter/media/527148_10151155972951458_1076090589_n.jpg.html][IMG]http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t247/wombatboter/527148_10151155972951458_1076090589_n.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 [quote name='wombatboter' timestamp='1368876004' post='2082533'] They are pretty similar actually.. the 5 sounds a bit "beafier" but the controls deliver the same crisp sound as my 4-string. Price/quality Sandberg gives the best there is imo.. Used them in all sorts of bands and they get the sound across.. That mid-boost makes sure you get the bass sound you want in any lousy sound situation. I sold my Wal bass and I thought I would regret it but I can get pretty much that same "nosy" sound from these basses.. This is my 4 string (you've got a good memory :-)) [/quote] Yeah, I always remember that pic of you biting it! How does the neck feel on the custom? I know your tm2 is a 4 so it's not a fair comparison, but I would imagine the custom feels a little finger and flatter across the back. Damn it, got gas for a custom now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 The neck is actually a bit thick but I've got big hands so that's not really a problem.. I'm not used to playing five string anymore so I have some problem picking it up actually but every now and then I need a 5 for certain situations so I bought this one and I'm getting used to 5 a bit more.. Recorded this clip this morning to give an idea.. not the best sound through my recording device but it beats writing about it. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJeyHepwiys&feature=youtu.be"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJeyHepwiys&feature=youtu.be[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 [quote name='wombatboter' timestamp='1369046621' post='2084138'] The neck is actually a bit thick but I've got big hands so that's not really a problem.. I'm not used to playing five string anymore so I have some problem picking it up actually but every now and then I need a 5 for certain situations so I bought this one and I'm getting used to 5 a bit more.. Recorded this clip this morning to give an idea.. not the best sound through my recording device but it beats writing about it. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJeyHepwiys&feature=youtu.be[/media] [/quote] Thanks for that man! Nice playing btw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatboter Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Thanks .. I guess I drifted a bit away from the way George and Ringo would like to hear a bass :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigster Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 The Nighthawk basses look the business http://www.sandberg-guitars.com/basscat-overview/calt-series/cal-nighthawk-tm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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