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[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1466192577' post='3074091'] If I had only one bass, it would be a Stingray. While a Jazz with its two pickups could arguably be more 'versatile'... a Stingray is not exactly a one trick pony. You can get a wide range of sounds out of a Stingray. It's not just changing pickups, but the EQ and let's not forget the style you play in. You can make a Stingray sit back in the mix or be prominent and cutting, or anything you want. If you *need* a typical two-pickups-on-full-Jazz sound... well, no, the Stingray doesn't make that sound. It doesn't sound like a P if you need that specific sound. But can it sound right for any style? Yes, you can make it sound right. For me, the Stingray sounds great and I don't have problems fitting into any band with it. It feels just right too. That's why it's my favourite bass. If I wanted versatile I'd have kept the L2000 with its two pickups and many switches, or the Warwick Corvette $$ with even more options. But the truth is, to me, the Stingray sounds better than any of the multitude of sounds those two basses can make. So... which is more versatile in the end? The Stingray, for me, as it works for me everywhere. [/quote] Very well put.

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1466192577' post='3074091'] If I had only one bass, it would be a Stingray. While a Jazz with its two pickups could arguably be more 'versatile'... a Stingray is not exactly a one trick pony. You can get a wide range of sounds out of a Stingray. It's not just changing pickups, but the EQ and let's not forget the style you play in. You can make a Stingray sit back in the mix or be prominent and cutting, or anything you want. If you *need* a typical two-pickups-on-full-Jazz sound... well, no, the Stingray doesn't make that sound. It doesn't sound like a P if you need that specific sound. But can it sound right for any style? Yes, you can make it sound right. For me, the Stingray sounds great and I don't have problems fitting into any band with it. It feels just right too. That's why it's my favourite bass. If I wanted versatile I'd have kept the L2000 with its two pickups and many switches, or the Warwick Corvette $$ with even more options. But the truth is, to me, the Stingray sounds better than any of the multitude of sounds those two basses can make. So... which is more versatile in the end? The Stingray, for me, as it works for me everywhere. [/quote] Very well put.

I was thinking maybe this..... Kinda want something that could look acceptable in any scenario.

Thanks for all the replies guys! I appreciate that a dual pickup bass is always gonna be more versatile, but there's something quite special about a single pickup in that sweet spot...... I was just really trying to gauge how versatile people think that single pickup can be, and if you'd be confident to take this type of bass on any type of gig. If I do go ahead and order a Basic, I think I might also install a series/parallel/split (neck coil) mini toggle switch. Combined with the 3 band eq and passive mode with treble roll off, it should make it about as versatile as possible!

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Hey everybody! I've been away for quite a while, but it's nice to be back. [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Sooooo, the title of my post is a bit inaccurate, but not completely misleading. I'm considering ordering another Sandberg, and I've got it in my head that I really want a Basic 5. I know single humbucker basses, such as a stingray, aren't maybe as versatile as a dual pickup bass, but there's just something special about that single pickup, perfectly placed..... Even more so with the Basic to my ears, because the pickup is slightly further forward than a ray. [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Despite the obvious limitations, I think that with eqing, different strings, different techniques, etc, etc, there's probably quite a few sounds to be had. If you compare famous ray players like Bernard Edwards and flea, they have very different sounds, and I know Andrew Levy used a ray on a lot of the early brand new heavies stuff, but I wouldn't have instantly identified it as one. I've also heard people playing rays with a sound not a million miles away from a p bass. [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]So, I was just interested to know everyone's opinion really, how versatile do you think these sort of basses are? Would you be happy to have a ray as your only bass? Do you feel you could manage to use one in any musical situation? [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Thanks for your input. [/font][/color]

Hey everybody! I've been away for quite a while, but it's nice to be back. 😀 Sooooo, the title of my post is a bit inaccurate, but not completely misleading. I'm considering ordering another Sandberg, and I've got it in my head that I really want a Basic 5. I know single humbucker basses, such as a stingray, aren't maybe as versatile as a dual pickup bass, but there's just something special about that single pickup, perfectly placed..... Even more so with the Basic to my ears, because the pickup is slightly further forward than a ray. Despite the obvious limitations, I think that with eqing, different strings, different techniques, etc, etc, there's probably quite a few sounds to be had. If you compare famous ray players like Bernard Edwards and flea, they have very different sounds, and I know Andrew Levy used a ray on a lot of the early brand new heavies stuff, but I wouldn't have instantly identified it as one. I've also heard people playing rays with a sound not a million miles away from a p bass. So, I was just interested to know everyone's opinion really, how versatile do you think these sort of basses are? Would you be happy to have a ray as your only bass? Do you feel you could manage to use one in any musical situation? Thanks for your input. 😀 👍

I messaged Sharay last month, and he said he was doing the Uk dates, so I thought GREAT, gotta see this and booked tickets. Then I messaged him again on the day of the show, and he said he's not doing any of the european leg! However, it was an amazing show, and the bass player was superb. Did anyone catch his name? I thought Cory said Francois Katz, but I can't find him on the interweb anywhere.......

By the way, you may already know folks, but the Forty Eight is on the configurator too now. Think I've still got GAS for a simple Basic 5 though really.

Nice! Unusual too. Possibly the greatest 'all-rounder' basses ever IMHO. I love mine and wish I'd never sold the black one I had too.... The necks on the Basic and Classic series are just incredible!

Very nice, great colour!

[quote name='Phil Starr' timestamp='1437136138' post='2823892'] having a downward facing sub-woofer would be perfectly acceptable provided certain other conditions are met and would allow you to reduce the size of the baffle, however there is still the need to have enough volume in the cab to allow the two speakers to work properly. Effectively you would need to have a cab for each speaker so the need to be downward facing is not likely to arise in practice. It would be about changing the shape of the cab and not about changing the volume. [/quote] Ah, thanks Phil. Yeah, I was kind of thinking that the cab would be a bit taller and deeper than a 1X12", and that the inside would be partitioned to segregate the speakers and allow sufficient volume for each driver. You think it could potentially work then?

Hey folks! I was just wondering the other day whether anyone uses/has used PA gear for their bass amplification? I was considering the fact that a lot of the high end bass amps these days are very Hi-Fi, and cabs are usually full-range, so I wondered if PA gear would do the job? Maybe a powered 12" PA speaker, with a powered 12" sub underneath, and just use an outboard preamp/multi-fx to tailor your sound a bit...... I'd just be interested to know if anyone had any thoughts about it! Saw this and thought it could work well for bass, especially with a sub under it: (alright, I know it's Behringer but......) http://www.gear4music.com/PA-DJ-and-Lighting/Behringer-Ultratone-KXD12-PA-System-Keyboard-Amplifier/XPP

Hi guys, sorry I haven't responded for a while! I realise that I currently have one of the best sounding, lightest and and most compact 2x12" cabs on the market, but I was just curious really. My idea, basically, was to try having a cab which was not much bigger than a 1x12", but with a 12" mid driver and horn/tweeter in the front, ported, and then a 12" (or maybe even 10") LF driver facing downwards into a slot at the bottom and ported (effectively working as a subwoofer). Don't know if this makes sense without a picture! There would be a 3-way crossover (obvs.). Bill: With the greatest of respect, I know that theoretically two tens or one twelve with the same driver displacement could be equal, but I know from experience that in reality they would never stack up against a top quality 2x12" in practice, no matter what the claims of the manufacturer are. Ghost_Bass: I can lift the vanderkley with one hand, it's not heavy, but the handles are positioned for a two handed lift which means it doesn't balance well in one hand. Also in reality, it's very difficult to try and squeeze through a standard doorway with the cab in one hand, bass in the other and a backpack on! As far as Barefaced goes, it's kind of 'been there, done that' for me, although I've never tried a Super12T, but I don't believe they're made any more anyway. Thanks for all of your advice guys. Realistically, I don't think that I'm going to have the time, money or expertise in the foreseeable to have a go at making my thoughts reality, but I'll keep you posted if that changes.

[quote name='Bill Fitzmaurice' timestamp='1436052996' post='2814662'] True, which is why it's not that simple. Every speaker is a compromise. Knowing where you can compromise and where you shouldn't is something that one only learns through experience. For every diamond I've designed there were at least four lumps of coal, which like all lumps of coal ended up as ashes. [/quote] Thanks Bill, it is all very interesting indeed! I can appreciate the time and effort that goes into the design of a cab. I guess most routes have been explored already, but in my mind there are other possibilities, although I don't have the skills to design them properly to see if the science works out! I would love to have something which sounds at least as good as my 2X12" but is a 'one-hand carry'..... Maybe I should find a custom cab design company, and send them some sketches? Thanks for your help!

Hey guys! I'm really intrigued about DIY cabs at the moment, but I'm not sure which way to go with it. I've got an idea for a cab, but no previous experience of making speaker cabinets. Can't quite get my head around figuring out the maths right now, but I'm sure I'll get there! What I would love to achieve is a cab that sounds at least as good as my current Vanderkley 212MNT, but in an even smaller format, The likes of Bill Fitzmaurice and Greenboy make it sound like there's no point trying to design your own cab, so I don't know if it's even worth bothering, but surely if it was as simple as working out the calculations for the optimum bass cab, surely there would be only one design which was 'the best'? Thoughts? Are there any other good DIY resources to look at apart from Bill or fEARful? Which one is best?! Thanks for your help people!

[quote name='GrammeFriday' timestamp='1435616723' post='2810771'] Here's my VM5 - custom ordered from Bass Direct; arrived a couple of weeks ago, and I've hardly put it down since. I love it. [url="http://s1333.photobucket.com/user/grammefriday/media/Sandberg%20VM5/photo_zpslla6q7ik.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] Very nice! I was toying with the idea of Marley blue in the past. Beautiful bass man!

[quote name='LewisK1975' timestamp='1435763728' post='2812238'] Here's my VM5 which I got from Bass direct in May (the picture is from their website too) I'd been playing a mex Jazz V up to that point and the difference is startling! What Strings are people generally using for replacing the supplied Sandberg ones? I'd like to keep the same gauge if possible as the setup was flawless and I dont want to mess it up!! [attachment=195460:VM5Front590.jpg] [attachment=195461:VM5Top590.jpg] [attachment=195462:VM5Head.jpg] [attachment=195463:VM5Rear590.jpg] [/quote] Personally, I can't stand the stock strings, and I've changed them pretty quickly on both of the brand new Sandbergs I've had. I much prefer either d'addario prosteels or Dunlop Super Brights (which is what I'm currently using). I'm using 040"-.120" gauge, but obviously that's entirely personal. As far as the setup goes, I wouldn't worry too much, because you'd probably have to tweak it within the next 6 months or so even if you kept the same strings on! Gorgeous bass btw!

[quote name='Naetharu' timestamp='1435674067' post='2811268'] Hi, I've not tried the combo but I have the Mi-Bass head and 112 cab - the sound is pretty nice. Once you get the gain up to the right level it has a nice deep tone that seems fine to me for practice / rehearsal. For gigging I'm tempted to pick up a Fender Rumble 500 as I do think the Ashdown lacks the bottom end a little but its certainly not bad. [/quote] Thanks man . Might be worth you looking at just adding another 12 to your current setup? Will probably give you more bottom end than the two 10's that are in the Rumble 500.