Ash121987 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 (edited) For sale is my Sandberg VS4 which I bought 3 years ago from the original owner who bought the bass in April 2013. Spec: California VS 4 Ash Body Satin 3 tone finish with matched headstock Tort pickguard Maple neck & fingerboard, 39mm nut width. Pearl white block fingerboard inlays Gold hardware with Schaller gold straplocks (original gold strap pins included) Kloppmann passive PB63 pickup 2 band EQ with push-pull active/passive switch 9.2 lbs (just over 4.1 kg) Comes with a Sandberg gig bag, the original booklet and a gold bell which the previous owner installed. Condition: Very good, I’ve only been able to find 3 marks: a small red mark and nick on the edge of the headstock, a small mark on the back of the bass, 2 slight scratches to the finish at the neck joint (I’ve just had the neck off to check that it is only the finish that is marked and not a crack through the wood). The bass has been gigged about 75 times and was generally used as my 1[sup]st[/sup] set bass. It’s also been used for recording on a couple of occasions. Outside of this it’s been kept in a Hiscox hard case in the house and when being transported. Reason for sale: I recently bought a Shuker 5 from another member of the site so this one needs to go. Plus after 15 years I’ve finally realised I’m a 5-string player at heart! I'd prefer a sale but I am open to trade offers so let me know what you have. Pictures: [url="http://s346.photobucket.com/user/Ash221987/library/Sandberg%20VS4"]http://s346.photobuc.../Sandberg%20VS4[/url] [attachment=245284:Sandberg VS4 1.jpg] [attachment=245287:Sandberg VS4 2.jpg] Payment: Cash, PayPal or bank transfer please. I live in Mansfield, north Nottinghamshire, UK and would be willing to meet part-way if collection in person is preferred (also my preferred method). Alternatively I can ship this. Thanks for looking. Ash Edited May 31, 2017 by Ash121987 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 It's a cracking bass guys I just got one myself Look forward to the pics and GLWTS Ash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radchenko Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash121987 Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 Link to photos added to original post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlfer Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Stunning, I'm in love! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Agreed with Karl, it's a fine specimen and a great price to boot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash121987 Posted April 25, 2017 Author Share Posted April 25, 2017 Bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash121987 Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 Price drop bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 I'd love to see pics however the link keeps inviting me to install an application - that I don't want. Could you possibly add one picture of the bass for those of us who want to see what people are getting excited about Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash121987 Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 [quote name='ash' timestamp='1494768120' post='3298382'] I'd love to see pics however the link keeps inviting me to install an application - that I don't want. Could you possibly add one picture of the bass for those of us who want to see what people are getting excited about Cheers! [/quote] A couple of pictures have been added, i'm having issues getting more on. However the link shouldn't require you to download the app to see the photos - as far as I'm aware this is just for extra storage and no ads (I don't have the app myself). You should be able to close the pop-up, if not I can message you the rest of the set if you would like to see them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 [quote name='Ash121987' timestamp='1494774845' post='3298436'] However the link shouldn't require you to download the app to see the photos - as far as I'm aware this is just for extra storage and no ads (I don't have the app myself). You should be able to close the pop-up, if not I can message you the rest of the set if you would like to see them all. [/quote] That's just Photobucket being a colossal pain. I tend to leave ads that only have a Photobucket link because they mess my phone up something chronic. You've embedded photos now though, so well done (: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ash Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 (edited) Many thanks it's a lovely looking thing, the headstock paint job is unusual for a Sandberg. Thanks for posting. Edited May 14, 2017 by ash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevsy71 Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 Just in case it helps, I was the original owner who specced it from Sandberg (via Bassdirect) and then sold it to Ash: original sales thread here has some pics inline from the time it was sold. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/238324-sold-sandberg-california-vs-p-bass-klopmann-pb63-pups-gold-hardware-now-l650/page__p__2490416__hl__california%20vs__fromsearch__1#entry2490416"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/238324-sold-sandberg-california-vs-p-bass-klopmann-pb63-pups-gold-hardware-now-l650/page__p__2490416__hl__california%20vs__fromsearch__1#entry2490416[/url] Terrific growl from those Klopmanns! And a very easy transaction with Ash, deal with confidence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJim Posted May 14, 2017 Share Posted May 14, 2017 WOW! That is one of the most stunning basses I've seen... but I'm trying to thin the herd as opposed to get more... interested in trades? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash121987 Posted May 15, 2017 Author Share Posted May 15, 2017 [quote name='ash' timestamp='1494778446' post='3298458'] Many thanks it's a lovely looking thing, the headstock paint job is unusual for a Sandberg. Thanks for posting. [/quote] Thanks. It is very pretty. One of the things I like most and helped sell it to me in the first place is the contrast betweenthe dark body/head and the lighter maple fingerboard. Plain headstocks are boring IMO. [quote name='Kevsy71' timestamp='1494783240' post='3298502'] Just in case it helps, I was the original owner who specced it from Sandberg (via Bassdirect) and then sold it to Ash: original sales thread here has some pics inline from the time it was sold. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/238324-sold-sandberg-california-vs-p-bass-klopmann-pb63-pups-gold-hardware-now-l650/page__p__2490416__hl__california%20vs__fromsearch__1#entry2490416"]http://basschat.co.u..._1#entry2490416[/url] Terrific growl from those Klopmanns! And a very easy transaction with Ash, deal with confidence [/quote] Thanks Kev. I kept the gold strings for a few weeks before switching to flats and haven't looked back since! [quote name='BigJim' timestamp='1494789059' post='3298560'] WOW! That is one of the most stunning basses I've seen... but I'm trying to thin the herd as opposed to get more... interested in trades? [/quote] Possibly yes, if they're 5 strings. And not a Fender I'm also willing to do cash a little bit either way for the right trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted May 15, 2017 Share Posted May 15, 2017 I didn't know BC members lived so close to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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