stega Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Hi all, I have been offered a Sandberg TM4 Supreme in a trade. I've always fancied a Sandberg, but one of the VMs - I'm more of a P man than a J - so not sure whether to go for it or not. Anyone here have any idea of the approximate resell value if I don't get on with it? It looks quite pretty: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 i reckon around £600 - £700 depending on condition It does look nice - i have a similar PM4 in matte black burst with blocks and a P pickup, they're lovely basses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stega Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 Yeah, kinda what I expected price-wise. They do look nice basses - if it had had a P pup, i wouldn't be hesitating! Thanks for your input Mudpup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterT Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 [quote name='stega' timestamp='1485459362' post='3224163'] Anyone here have any idea of the approximate resell value if I don't get on with it? [/quote] Lemme see now...£27.53, cash waiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stega Posted January 26, 2017 Author Share Posted January 26, 2017 [quote name='MisterT' timestamp='1485463814' post='3224205'] Lemme see now...£27.53, cash waiting. [/quote] I guess I asked for that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Is that the Cali II version? I have a passive TT and have just ordered a VS in a custom colour. I think they're great basses, phenomenal necks imho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stega Posted January 27, 2017 Author Share Posted January 27, 2017 (edited) [quote name='ead' timestamp='1485503768' post='3224376'] Is that the Cali II version? I have a passive TT and have just ordered a VS in a custom colour. I think they're great basses, phenomenal necks imho. [/quote] California 1 by the looks - i think the 2 has a slightly different body shape. And yeah, i keep hearing great things about them. Still, have decided to say no for now. Like i said, if it had been a VM i'd have been all over it. Thanks for all the feedback people! Edited January 27, 2017 by stega Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 I recently tried both the TM & VM versions in Guitar Guitar and didn't think there was much difference between them. Both were well made altho i'm not a fan of relic bass finishing but both sounded exceptionally full and a more modern sound than traditional Jazz or Precision. It was just a quick trial with them and perhaps i was using both Pick-ups to get the sound i liked but honestly don't think you'll be disappointed with it. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 Resale will be fine if you buy 2nd hand. You'd take a big hit from buying new though. I had a Sandberg California VM5 Supreme, which was a cool bass. Not the most refined and a bit hefty. It was a great looker. Versatile and a range of useable tones too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visog Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 (edited) Old Sandbergs are to die for... (new shapes... meh...) Edited January 28, 2017 by visog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deezbar Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 The TM supreme is the higher spec.About £400 at least of upgrades compared to a regular Cali TM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stega Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 [quote name='deezbar' timestamp='1485816763' post='3227011'] The TM supreme is the higher spec.About £400 at least of upgrades compared to a regular Cali TM. [/quote] Any idea what the upgrades are? The Sandberg website is not very forthcoming about the differences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 I'd like to know too, I thought it was just the blocks and matched headstock that were different? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinball Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 [quote name='M@23' timestamp='1485849150' post='3227091'] I'd like to know too, I thought it was just the blocks and matched headstock that were different? [/quote] The upgrades are mainly cosmetic. [quote name='stega' timestamp='1485459362' post='3224163'] I have been offered a Sandberg TM4 Supreme in a trade. I've always fancied a Sandberg, but one of the VMs - I'm more of a P man than a J - so not sure whether to go for it or not. [/quote] I had a white one for a while. It was a very nice well made guitar but despite the MM style pup it is very much a jazz. If you like P basses you are best to stay away IMHO. It didn't work for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stega Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 [quote name='Pinball' timestamp='1485850090' post='3227102'] I had a white one for a while. It was a very nice well made guitar but despite the MM style pup it is very much a jazz. If you like P basses you are best to stay away IMHO. It didn't work for me. [/quote] This was what I was worried about to be honest - this and the resale value not being great lead me to decline the trade offer. Ta everyone for the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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