JB101

Really lovely bass. Lightweight, lovely slim assymetrical neck, great fit & finish. 35" scale. I've just got myself one and the first mod I've done is to install a set of Hipshot Ultralights (3/8 post versions fit the MTD tuners exactly) which cures the mild neck dive on a strap. Also put 200g of lead shot in the control cavity and she balances [i]really[/i] well now. I have far more experience with guitars (where neck dive is uncommon) so getting a balance while playing was a priority. I'm a thumb behind the neck player so supporting the neck at the same time as playing seems counter-productive. Loads of sounds available which sound wonderful to my ears but I gather the stock PUPs & preamp can be further improved with an upgrade. Just fine for me at the moment though, studio stuff only. Picking her up far more than I thought I would so she must be fun to play...

Thanks for the replies everyone, the mists have now cleared....! JB

It's a good question, I don't know either. When I started looking at Sandberg specs I noticed these lefties with the ABM bridges as opposed to the curvier Sandberg type as seen on their site and on right handers. JB

[quote name='Paulhauser' timestamp='1423477401' post='2685110'] ABM makes very high quality bridges so I wouldn't worry. [/quote] Great to know, thanks! JB

Wondering now if it's a lefty thing.....? The lefty Sandbergs I'm looking at mostly have bridges like this: [attachment=183361:sandberg_bridge.jpg] Whereas the Right handers are like yours: [attachment=183362:sandberg_bridge_v2.jpg] I assumed the squarer version was an old design. Doing some Googling I think they are the same as this one made by German guitar-parts company ABM: [attachment=183363:bassbridges_4_4.jpg] I'm sure they're both very good though still wondering why the lefties have a non-Sandberg bridge part..! JB

Looking around at a few lovely Sandberg (German made) 5's and noticed a couple with what I assume to be the older style bridge (squarer, much deeper, more metal!). I see from Sandberg's site they changed to the new 'teardrop' bridge shape in 2012 so I guess the ones with the older bridges are old stock (thinks - bargaining tool ). Would just like to see if there are any issues with the older style bridges. The new ones seem to have multi-adjustments on the saddles but I can't find a pdf or details on the older style. Are these as flexible for setups? Is it just a cosmetic change? Grateful for any opinions. JB

Interesting nut placement... :-)

The Augmented 4th/Diminished 5th is also referred to as a 'Tritone'. I believe Tony Iommi calls it the 'Devil's interval' :-)

Hello Basschat folk, I'm a southpaw guitarist into jazz & fusion who is looking to pick up a decent bass primarily for self-recording duties (easier than me trying to play basslines on keyboards ). Found basschat via Googling for various bass reviews and love the vibe and the information on offer here. I've learned a great deal already. What a nice group! Cheers J