bottomfeed Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I'd been looking for a second 5 string to compliment my Stingray 5 for a while now.. After a brief affair with a G&L L2500, which looked beautiful but just didn't really deliver what I was after[i] (not when compared to the Ray...)[/i] ...I met a guy in a music store who was trying out a Fender Jazz... He had a Sandberg California 5 jazz, natural with a maple board with him. It looked really well made & he let me have a go.... It was a really nice instrument.... Previously, I'd read about Sandbergs a bit & liked the 'Basic' shape from pics at the Bass Merchant.... sweet! There seemed to be a flurry of Sandbergs appearing for sale here after that.... & I almost went for one... Bit skint though really, so I played the sensible adult card & avoided temptation... About this time, I found out from the local dealer (Jam Guitars) that I could order one of my choice & not be committed to buying :brow: Some how or other it's happened & I've managed to scrape the dosh together!... [b]Sandberg Basic 5 in Greenburst with maple board[/b] not too complicated, active/passive... in the same ball park as the Stingray but sufficiently different, a softer, slightly more articulate tone (pics don't really do the finish justice....maybe I'll try & take some better ones later...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 (edited) Cool looking bass. Hows the neck feel? I was thinking of getting a MM to replace my Lakland but have also been looking at Sandbergs. I tried one (a Cali PM5) a few years ago and it was a very nice bass and i almost got it. The only thing i dont like about some of them is the lack of dots on the fretboard. Not that i need them but i do like them being there. Might have one soon. Can i ask how much you paid? Edited November 24, 2009 by dave_bass5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Nice one Dave. Pleased for you. All the best, Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottomfeed Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 (edited) [quote name='dave_bass5' post='663793' date='Nov 24 2009, 02:35 PM']Cool looking bass. Hows the neck feel? I was thinking of getting a MM to replace my Lakland but have also been looking at Sandbergs. I tried one (a Cali PM5) a few years ago and it was a very nice bass and i almost got it. The only thing i dont like about some of them is the lack of dots on the fretboard. Not that i need them but i do like them being there. Might have one soon. Can i ask how much you paid?[/quote] Well... I thought the lack of dots possibly might pose a problem... (it does have them down the side though...) but actually no, used it for both gigs last weekend & no problem at all!... in fact the inlays down the side are larger than on my Stingray & what with the Maple board, it was easier to see my way around.. under the flashing lights & all[i] (...my eye's aren't as good as they used to be either!)[/i] The neck suits me fine.... a little broader as you go up it compared to the Stingray, but me likey! & the feel of it is great! I paid £1149 for it..... there are much cheaper ones out there, but I wanted the local shop after-care & that specific colour combination... (rare to get maple board & unpainted headstock on a basic) Edited November 24, 2009 by bottomfeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorick Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Welcome to the Sandberg owners club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 [quote name='bottomfeed' post='663850' date='Nov 24 2009, 03:23 PM']Well... I thought the lack of dots possibly might pose a problem... (it does have them down the side though...) but actually no, used it for both gigs last weekend & no problem at all!... in fact the inlays down the side are larger than on my Stingray & what with the Maple board, it was easier to see my way around.. under the flashing lights & all[i] (...my eye's aren't as good as they used to be either!)[/i] I paid £1149 for it..... there are much cheaper ones out there, but I wanted the local shop after-care & that specific colour combination... (rare to get maple board & unpainted headstock on a basic)[/quote] Nice, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottomfeed Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 (edited) [quote name='yorick' post='663854' date='Nov 24 2009, 03:27 PM']Welcome to the Sandberg owners club.[/quote] Thank you kindly sir..... I'm lovin' it! This one's a keeper for sure! Edited November 25, 2009 by bottomfeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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