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Interesting, thanks. The shop told me is wasn't a Lionel but I'm happy either way. Loved Sandbergs for many a year and now I'm a short scale player, these are perfect.
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Very tasty bass, congrats.
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I have owned a Lionel, not long back, but am not really sure of the difference. It was a great bass but I'd give this the edge over it. Not sure why. Just feels that bit more solid and classy.
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The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
grayn replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
Just acquired this lovely Sandberg California V Short Scale. -
A couple of months ago, I was in Promenade Music, buying a nylon string guitar and spotted a rather lovely, short scale Sandberg bass. It's matt redburst finish, ebony fingerboard and black hardware, really impressed me. So, after 2 months of trying not to think about it, I went over to Morecambe, to check it out. I have owned a number of Sandbergs over the years, including a Lionel Short Scale, and they have never disappointed. It's a simple P-style bass but oozes quality. The split-coil pickup is clear, punchy and full of character, with a lovely harmonic range. The neck, like every Sandberg I have owned plays just right, with a solidity and high quality that matches or surpasses anything else in this style. Yes, this is a serious bass, that looks very cool, to my eyes and really performs through my bass set-up (Galien-Kruger/Mark Bass).
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The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
grayn replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
The Vintera, every time. But what about a preowned American Performer? -
You can get one for around £900. Not keen on the pink.
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The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
grayn replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
Just acquired a Fender, Made In Japan, Junior Collection, Jazz Bass. Really nice bass. -
Scale wise yes but otherwise, the body is larger and it looks a lot less toy like than a Mustang. I often think if they just scaled down the size of the headstock, the Mustang would look so much better.
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I have owned quite a few Jazz basses over the years but have moved over to short scale basses, in the last couple of years. I remember seeing these Japanese made, Junior Collection Jazz Basses and wanting one but I never saw one close enough to go and check it out. Then I saw one in a relatively local store, so went to play it this morning. This short scale Jazzer looks really nice, with it's vintage white (or cream to ordinary folk) body and tort scratchplate. There is nothing flash here and the body has a satin finish. But that all works rather well and happily, when you play it, it is a very nice experience too. It a very comfortable bass, with a good balance. The pickups are decent and sound as you'd expect. They are not the best JB pickups I have heard but they are clear and pretty full, for single-coils. I managed to get all the tones I wanted, with some amp eq-ing and pickup volume balance adjustment. The tone control is very useful too and really helps shaping your desired sound. Overall then, a very well made bass, with no frills, loads of playability and some very useful tones. All for not a lot of cash and made in Japan. Very happy with this.
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I wonder if Gibson/Epi would be upset by this Rivertone?
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Very cool. Really gives the bass a whole new look.
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Stunning bass, congrats.
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Love the colour of the neck. Looks a nice bass. As does the Mustang. Congrats.
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Yes, I meant that most other brands of single pickup basses do not have that single pickup so close to the bridge. If Leo said it works that way, then it probably does.
