martthebass Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 (edited) This Basc Ken Taylor 5 is a gorgeous bass, lovely creamy sound from the double humbucker (Delano's) configuration - more vintage in tone than you'd expect. It's very flexible and switchable (push-pull) active/passive and the coil tap allows single coil operation to give a more Jazz-esque tone. The bass is in excellent condition with just a small mark on the headstock. There are no significant marks in the matt blueburst finish on the body that I can see - a good 9.5/10. I have no idea how much these go for used but they aren't 'cheap' new (according to Thomman etc). The bass comes in Sandberg gig bag - so collection/near meet only on this one. (based in sunny South Yorkshire). Pics below (I hope the previous owner doesn't mind use of these - thanks Foxx). Cheers, Mart. Edited July 27, 2009 by martthebass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxx Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Shame that, on the up shot the Precision is fantastic, certainly a keeper, though I might put a standard volume pot in at some point i think.lol Use of the pics is fine mate, good luck with the stingray hunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monz Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Hello fellow republican... What is the string spacing on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted June 7, 2009 Author Share Posted June 7, 2009 Hiya Monz, there's nothing in the Sandberg specs on this. To my best measurements the string spacing is 18mm at the bridge. Cheers, Mart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 These are really really good basses - someone with an SR4 could get a good swap here . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted June 7, 2009 Author Share Posted June 7, 2009 [quote name='Foxx' post='507440' date='Jun 7 2009, 11:39 AM']Shame that, on the up shot the Precision is fantastic, certainly a keeper, though I might put a standard volume pot in at some point i think.lol Use of the pics is fine mate, good luck with the stingray hunt.[/quote] Cheers F, Glad you're getting on well with the P, it deserves to see more action than it was getting, ATB, Mart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 Back to page 1. Did I mention what an excellent bass this was? Pity my hands aren't bigger.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 PMs replied to. Still looking. Anybody out there with a nice fretless going dusty under the bed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 [quote name='Machines' post='507585' date='Jun 7 2009, 04:45 PM']These are really really good basses - someone with an SR4 could get a good swap here .[/quote] Thanks M. It is pretty fine, if it was a 4 I'd be tempted to get it defretted and hang on to it. It has a more vintage sound than my other basses and would give me some versatility. I guess more people are familiar with the Fender style Sandbergs. Sound and playability wise this is similar just a more 'germanic' shape LOL Still looking for a nice fretless or a reasonable cash offer that could be turned into a nice fretless.u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 Bump Realised I hadn't put a price on this.............£675 collected, reasonable? Still in the offing for an interesting trade should one be forthcoming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 (edited) Bumpo. Edited June 20, 2009 by martthebass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted June 11, 2009 Author Share Posted June 11, 2009 (edited) Hmmm tough times indeed. I'll bump for a price reduction of £625 on collection only. Beyond that I think it'll stay with me for a while as a pretty bedroom ornament. Edited June 20, 2009 by martthebass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 A little bump for the weekend sir... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beneath It All Posted June 12, 2009 Share Posted June 12, 2009 Is this the 'Basic' model..Ta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted June 12, 2009 Author Share Posted June 12, 2009 [quote name='Beneath It All' post='512365' date='Jun 12 2009, 06:45 PM']Is this the 'Basic' model..Ta[/quote] I'm not an expert on Sandbergs but I think this differs from the Basic in being a 2 humbucker model (rather than single) with all the associated electronics (i.e coil tap etc). Also the neck is quarter sawn - don't know if that's standard. The body shape is the same as the basic as far as I can tell. Cheers, Mart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 It is indeed the Basic Ken Taylor. [url="http://www.sandberg-guitars.de/basscat-overview/basic-series-top/basic-kt"]http://www.sandberg-guitars.de/basscat-ove...es-top/basic-kt[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted June 13, 2009 Author Share Posted June 13, 2009 Cheers M, post edited to reflect it's true lineage. Gassing quite badly now for a nice fretless if someone would like to relive the symptoms....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 Sunday morning bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 Ok credit crunch you got me. What about £600 or very nearest offer. I'd prefer a pickup but will do a meet up within 30miles gratis. Would still prefer a trade for something with 4 strings and preferably without frets. Cheers, Mart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted June 14, 2009 Author Share Posted June 14, 2009 PM replied to...............bass still available. I've come to the conclusion that these ain't too popular at the moment. Shame because they're 'up there' with some bigger names. At £600 it's a steal and maybe I should put some time into getting used to the neck rather than sitting in front of the computer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 [quote name='martthebass' post='513510' date='Jun 14 2009, 07:12 PM']PM replied to...............bass still available. I've come to the conclusion that these ain't too popular at the moment. Shame because they're 'up there' with some bigger names. At £600 it's a steal and maybe I should put some time into getting used to the neck rather than sitting in front of the computer [/quote] Can't understand why this is still here. I've got the single pick-up Basic 5 and it is awesome. The nicest neck I have ever played and the Delano electronics are fantastic. At this price it is a steal. H'm should I sell the basic and go for the extra pick-up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 [quote name='BassBunny' post='513736' date='Jun 14 2009, 11:39 PM']Can't understand why this is still here. I've got the single pick-up Basic 5 and it is awesome. The nicest neck I have ever played and the Delano electronics are fantastic. At this price it is a steal. H'm should I sell the basic and go for the extra pick-up.[/quote] Cheers BB. I'm nearly down to ripping the frets out with my teeth to turn this bass into something I'll actually use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 Bump while I hmmm and ahhhhh about turning this into a fretless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biro Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 i know that model. i wouldnìt dare turning such a killer bass into a fretless. i don't think it's such a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 [quote name='biro' post='515539' date='Jun 16 2009, 05:58 PM']i know that model. i wouldnìt dare turning such a killer bass into a fretless. i don't think it's such a good idea.[/quote] Don't necessarily disagree but my need for a fretless is greater at the mo. I won't de fret it with my teeth tho honest. Maybe I should turn this into the 'save the Sandberg thread' I.e stop the ignoramous from mutilating an otherwise perfectly good bass. Or 'give me £600 or the bass gets it' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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