Sandberg TM5 - Custom Altrosa Finish w/ John East J-Retro Deluxe Preamp £1975 chessington

[d_g]

Hi all

 

Got a couple of basses I’ve been meaning to list for a while, here’s the first. Brilliant bass, perfect B string, just not sonically where I’m finding I want to be at the moment:
 

Body Wood: Alder
Body Color: Altrosa (custom Color) High Gloss
Neck Wood: Birdseye Roasted Maple
Fretboard Wood: Roasted Birdseye Maple
Scale: 34", 5-String
Pickups: 1 delano JMVC, 1 delano MCFE/PU split
Preamp: John East J Retro Deluxe, passive tone control
Special: Aged Nickel Hardware, Black Block Inlays, Matching Headstock
Gig bag: Included

Weighing in at just 4kg is super light with a very comfy fast neck. The custom colour, altrosa, is even more stunning in person.

I upgraded the preamp to a J Retro deluxe which gives more versatility and can really fatten up the sound in a way that the original preamp couldn’t. It originally came with gold hardware which I can include for the buyer if paying the full price. 

A few of minor dings to the nitro and one scratch on the back of the upper horn but in great condition.  

It’s a great bass so won’t be unhappy if it doesn’t sell. It’s currently being used at a theatre in London so in no rush.

 

comes with Sandberg gig bag. Pickup possible from Chessington or central London. Will also ship. 

Any questions let me know

Thanks

Dan

 

 

 

Edited Wednesday at 10:01 by d_g

[daveybass]

Love that colour, would be great with a bit of tort

[d_g]

3 hours ago, daveybass said:

Love that colour, would be great with a bit of tort

I always thought of getting a tort guard made actually - was only about £40 but never got round to it! 

[TheGreek]

A friend of mine had a Sandberg 4 string which he really liked...he spoke very highly of its tonal qualities and its playability...but he still sold it!!

Weight was an issue...what does this weigh??? 

[d_g]

3 hours ago, TheGreek said:

A friend of mine had a Sandberg 4 string which he really liked...he spoke very highly of its tonal qualities and its playability...but he still sold it!!

Weight was an issue...what does this weigh??? 

It’s 4kg on the dot!

[Owen]

Gratuitous "Fit Bass" post. 

[TheGreek]

2 hours ago, d_g said:

It’s 4kg on the dot!

 

I was surprised...friend suggested that his was too heavy to gig...

[d_g]

1 hour ago, TheGreek said:

 

I was surprised...friend suggested that his was too heavy to gig...

I always thought one of the biggest draws of a Sandberg was how light they are without any chambering…maybe the older ones are heavier?