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So last week I used this bass at band practice and noticed that the D & G were lacking in depth, though the volume was there. After reading on here that a few had found this too it looked like the stock strings - 40-100 steel rounds - might have been the issue. So I bought a set of 45-100 D’Addario Chromes, however this didn’t work as was reminded that I just don’t like flats. Next step, a set of D’Addario 45-100 XLs, and I think this has solved it, there’s just much more tone and depth to them, with the added bonus of them being so nice to play, I’d almost forgotten how good D’Addario rounds feel when playing. Another added bonus is I’ve not needed to change the setup, though may need to adjust intonation, will check this out over the Xmas break.

Yep if I weren`t in a band, albeit a non-gigging band, I`d be quite happy being a bedroom player with my fairly weighty Fender US Precision. But being in said band I need a bass that is lighter, and shorter scale, hence my Sandberg.

First gig I was ever meant to go to was Mud, think was Nov/Dec 1975. As was usual for that time of year I got a rotten cold so couldn’t go. Bah!

If buying new I think I`d be looking at the Mod Shop, as the range of choices are pretty good.

I’d say the Ashdown ABM600 is worth a try, I found it much livelier than the other Ashdown ABM & MAG amps I had, louder too. I used a Tech21 Paradriver with it much like how you use the Darkglass. The warmth & solidity of the ABM matching well with the more clinical Paradriver. It’s 12.5kg but due to size much easier to cart about than the 3-PRO.

That’s a beautiful colour scheme

Could just be a tall fret.

I prefer traditional VVT, that way I can of course get all things Jazz but also get very near Precision if needed by neck full, bridge 20%-ish, tone 80%-ish.

I`m sure I`ll be able to hear that from here!!!

Funded by us, apparently.............

I’ve bought a couple of expensive Sandberg basses this year, for their light weight and my continuing back issues. I also have a Sandberg being made for me at present. When I get it I’ll let one of the others go. Although I don’t intend to gig anymore I do a 4hr rehearsal with my band once a fortnight so wanted to make things as easy as possible. They’re great basses and the last one was more than I’d usually be comfortable spending, but my first rehearsal with it last week showed me it was a wise purchase, didn’t cause any trouble with my back.

Good advice Pete

Yeah, my Sandberg that has medium relicing doesn’t have anything that looks like that on it.

I’ve put £2000, as a new US Fender Precision is just under that, and my benchmark for expensive has always been whatever they cost, this being a hangover from my youth where a US Precision was the daddy.

I kind of understand this, whilst I won’t gig my fave Precision as it means too much to me to chance it I would feel guilty if I decided to record with a different instrument, even if it was due to needing a sound the fave couldn’t do.

Well I found both to be a warm vintagey sound, but with the TH able to add in drive as required. Other than that the main difference I’d say were the highs, with the TH being at a much better eq point than the LM - this could be why your bass sounded so different.

Looks like harking back to days with simple but effective eq, nice

That’s a beaut, see what you mean re the colour, Autumnglo for definite!

Thanks Dave, yes I’ve got the pickups adjusted so that the volumes are pretty consistent across all strings. The eq I used on the rehearsal rig was pretty much flat and the lack of depth on D & G was quite clear to me. I think different gauge strings may well be the way forward, and will be fun too. I just wish Elixirs came in short scale.

I’ve just used my Lionel at band practice and noticed the same thing, was wondering if upping the strings from 40-100 to 45-100 might be worth a try.

Spot on I’d say

Just got in from my first band practice with my new Sandberg Lionel. Sounds great on the E & A strings but D & G a bit weak. It’s still got the stock 40-100 strings on it so am thinking 45-100 might beef it up a bit, but has anyone else noticed this on theirs, and if so how did you get around it?

Apparently connecting a second cab is needed in order to get the full power, so on its own it`s approx 150 or so watts. Having a combo that competes with the Rumble 800, so 400 watts on its own would be my ideal, plus at a competing size/weight.

Makes perfect sense!

Captain Sensible of The Damned played one as well, in the early days of the band, before moving to guitar.