grayn Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Got this amazing bass, yesterday. Specs: NECK: 5 x bolted / canadian hardrock maple FRETBOARD: Ebony with 22 frets and abalone marker dots. SCALE: 864 mm / 34" BODY: Mahogany, with a walnut/maple/walnut top. FINISH: Satin. HARDWARE: Sandberg PICKUPS: 1 Sandberg powerhumbucker and 1 Sandberg splitcoil by Delano. CONTROLS: Volume (push/pull - active/passive), Pan, Treble, Middle and Bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgmh315 Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Wow, that's lovely, really want one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted February 2, 2014 Share Posted February 2, 2014 Very nice! How are you finding it? The Panther is one of the few Sandberg modems I haven't had chance to play. Hope you enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonbass Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 That looks great! I've got the fretless 5 with walnut facings, and I'm always surprised how few of the Panthers you see about given that the California series is getting so popular. Really versatile and warm instruments, with great build quality for a reasonable price, and lots if custom options! Was this a custom? How long did you have to wait? I'm waiting on a fretted 5 with imbuia facings and block inlays, and can't wait Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grayn Posted February 3, 2014 Author Share Posted February 3, 2014 (edited) I've not played this with the band yet. It's a bass that has a really solid feel. The pickups and preamp have a good output yet you don't get extremes from the EQ but the tone stays consistently rich and full. It doesn't really sound like any of my other basses. Which is a good thing. I look forward to hearing it up loud, with the band. It really does have a handmade look and feel. I got this from a retailer, who had ordered the extras (ebony fretboard, abalone markers and Walnut top). Cheers. Edited February 3, 2014 by grayn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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