bassfunk Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Hey Guys, I relived some GAS yesterday! I made the two hour trip to see Mark at Bass Direct and relieved some Major gas I've had for a while now right there in his shop! I'm now the proud owner of a Lake Placid Blue Sandberg PM/VM. Initial impressions are good, I haven't plugged it in yet but I've played it unplugged all morning. The neck feels great, finish is beautiful (the scratch plate has a nice green hue to it). I've got to wait a whole week to try at rehearsal though! Mark at Bass Direct was great, very knowledgeable. I tried a few of other basses (a Mayones, spector and Dingwall) out just to be sure this was the one. I'll probably do a full review once I've gotten use to this bass and tried it in anger. My only problem is, what do I GAS for now? maybe a new amp? an EUB? What am I going to do if this bass really is the one? Anyway it doesn't exist without pics right? [attachment=112487:20120708_130540.jpg] [attachment=112488:20120708_130559.jpg] [attachment=112486:20120708_130509.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rommi Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Very nice mate - glad you finally found your Sandberg! Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfunk Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 Cheers Matt, I'm really pleased with it. I'll answer your question on my Fender post re the deal I got in a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigthumb Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 This was the bass I used when trying my new Genz cabs, it was lovely! I'm very envious of you! I owned a PM 4 before some years ago and I had forgotten just how good Sandbergs are. Great choice of bass there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfunk Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 [quote name='bigthumb' timestamp='1341751967' post='1723525'] This was the bass I used when trying my new Genz cabs, it was lovely! I'm very envious of you! I owned a PM 4 before some years ago and I had forgotten just how good Sandbergs are. Great choice of bass there. [/quote] Thanks, those Genz cabs look great. I was with the wife so didn't get a chance to look at all of the amps/cabs in there. Maybe I should plan another trip down next time I have some money burning a hole in my pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Congratulations, she's a beaut! Make sure you post on the Sandberg Love porn thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Very nice! I keep looking at the California JM 4 on BassDirect's website... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfunk Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 [quote name='bartelby' timestamp='1341758917' post='1723630'] Very nice! I keep looking at the California JM 4 on BassDirect's website... [/quote] I didn't try it when I was in there, but I did try a similar one in PMT in Manchester. They're great basses and the ageing looks very authentic. Just go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Wazoo Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Strangely enough I was there at Bass Direct last Wed collecting my new roasted neck with Dave Swift (Jools Holland Bassist) and I pointed that same bass to him he said he tried it last week and liked it a lot. I have tried the exact similar one in Guitar Guitar Epsom and cannot fault their quality and the fact that they can be just about the only bass which can produce both a very good P bass sound as well as a MusicMan Stingray one. Oh and they have a Glockengklang preamp which is very good too. Beefy sound for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfunk Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 [quote name='TRBboy' timestamp='1341755769' post='1723577'] Congratulations, she's a beaut! Make sure you post on the Sandberg Love porn thread. [/quote] Cheers Oli, was wondering when the local Sandberg champion would be along [quote name='Grand Wazoo' timestamp='1341759810' post='1723642'] Strangely enough I was there at Bass Direct last Wed collecting my new roasted neck with Dave Swift (Jools Holland Bassist) and I pointed that same bass to him he said he tried it last week and liked it a lot. I have tried the exact similar one in Guitar Guitar Epsom and cannot fault their quality and the fact that they can be just about the only bass which can produce both a very good P bass sound as well as a MusicMan Stingray one. Oh and they have a Glockengklang preamp which is very good too. Beefy sound for sure. [/quote] I can't wait to try it in anger then! Glad I got it before Mr Swift did then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Wazoo Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 [quote name='bassfunk' timestamp='1341760230' post='1723646'] Cheers Oli, was wondering when the local Sandberg champion would be along I can't wait to try it in anger then! Glad I got it before Mr Swift did then! [/quote] Dave would have probably taken it if it was a five strings and had only the P bass pickup, he doesn't fancy multiple pickup basses recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Beautiful bass. What the hell is going on with the carpets there though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfunk Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 [quote name='Doctor J' timestamp='1341761292' post='1723672'] Beautiful bass. What the hell is going on with the carpets there though? [/quote] Ha I think the image must have corrupted on the one where it looks like two thirds of a neopolitan ice cream! but you're right I should have balanced the backgrounds before publishing these images Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartelby Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 [quote name='bassfunk' timestamp='1341759281' post='1723635'] I didn't try it when I was in there, but I did try a similar one in PMT in Manchester. They're great basses and the ageing looks very authentic. Just go for it! [/quote] It's the 'hard core' ageing that puts me off it. The 'Soft' ageing is a far as I could go, but I'd still have to see an example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfunk Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 [quote name='bartelby' timestamp='1341762075' post='1723696'] It's the 'hard core' ageing that puts me off it. The 'Soft' ageing is a far as I could go, but I'd still have to see an example. [/quote] I'm the same, Why pay more for it to look used! I love the look of real aged basses. But I wouldn't buy a new car with a couple of scratches on the bumper, some rust on the door sill and cig burns on the seat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 I loved the pickup combo when I had one for a while. With the passive tone control, you can really get an authentic p-bass tone. I used to love having the blend just off-centre toward the neck, with the bass boosted a little. You can get a very authentic 'ray sound blended between the two (IMHO), and the bridge pickup soloed sounds just like a classic J bridge sound but with more muscle. They are great, great basses, I hope you really enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prunesquallor Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 It's a lovely looking bass. I've been lusting after it for weeks...but...no cash...! Look after it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 [quote name='bassfunk' timestamp='1341751311' post='1723515'] My only problem is, what do I GAS for now? maybe a new amp? an EUB? What am I going to do if this bass really is the one?[/quote] Dude you might have to start... [i]practising[/i]. :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfunk Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 [quote name='thisnameistaken' timestamp='1341836512' post='1724763'] Dude you might have to start... [i]practising[/i]. :/ [/quote] Don't be silly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyBiskit Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Nice bass,pure quality. I cant wait to get my hands on one, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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