TRBboy

For some reason, I've got serious gas for something in a burst, with a maple neck (5er of course). As I like the playability of Sandberg Basics so much, my head tells me it would be either a Basic or Basic VM, but I do really like the look of those Bass Mods K5s..... 35" scale is the only issue for me though.

Awesome man, looks gorgeous and plays beautifully too from your description! Definitely got GAS for one, just no money or justification for getting one! How you enjoy it man! Now, do I go for blue or sunburst......

Used to have an ATK300IPT, but in the end it was just too heavy and chunky necked for me. Awesome basses though and sound great. I was doga pro panto one year, and the sound guy said if sounded way better FOH than either my USA Jazz or yamaha TRB!

Any news?

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1378421665' post='2200246'] Nah! Rosewood fretboard. [/quote] You're making me think now..... I do usually prefer rosewood (or ebony) fretboards, but I've had gas for a maple board for ages now. The other trouble is that I don't know if the whole thing would look a bit bling for me. You know when you like the look of something but don't know if it would suit you? The other issue (again) is that I really love the black one, but I just think it looks maybe a bit boring. My band mates and wife say it looks cool, and rightly point out that it would fit in in any situation pretty much..... Just need to win the lottery, then I can order several!

That bass changed everything for me, I never thought I would find something that suited me so well. It began my love affair with sandberg (I've had 5 now), and led to me selling everything else! Glad you're enjoying it, and even though you say you're not doing it justice, having an instrument that you enjoy and feels great week inspire you to play more and improve yourself more than anything else! Glad it's stayed within the BC community!

[quote name='Dandelion' timestamp='1378416969' post='2200155'] Recognise me TRBboy? [URL=http://s200.photobucket.com/user/Dandelion_06/media/20130728_185217_zps93404ef4.jpg.html][IMG]http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa90/Dandelion_06/20130728_185217_zps93404ef4.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [/quote] My baby! I loved that bass, my first Sandberg. If I hadn't moved permanently to 5ers I would've never parted with it.... In fact, that's been another consideration for a new bass: exactly the same but a 5er! How are you enjoying it?

Oh guys....... I've got GAS BIG TIME again! Trying to figure out what I can sell..... might advertise my black KT5 again.... Here's the plan: Cherry burst Basic 5 Maple neck with pain maple headstock Chrome hardware White pearl pickguard (and maybe a trans one too) A WHITE pickup! What do you reckon?

Easy, Sandberg Basic Ken Taylor 5. I have two of them, but still the same bass! Feels and sounds incredible, and plenty versatile.

Highly unusual to see you lusting after a boutique jazz Andrew! They look very nice.

Don't think I've seen him anywhere on here, but one of my favourites has got to be Francis Hylton!

Mark just purchased a set of D'addario strings from me. Really nice guy, great comms and very swift payment. A pleasure to deal with! Thanks Mark!

[quote name='binky_bass' timestamp='1377500178' post='2188090'] Hey man, well the total price including a hardcasecand shipping from the states was £575. So I guess you'd just need to minus the difference between the cost of a K7 and a K5. I'd guess it would be £480 or so including shipping and a hardcase. [/quote] WOW! So cheap, but we'll have to see what they're like. When are you expecting it to be with you?

[quote name='Damonjames' timestamp='1377502929' post='2188106'] Really not bothered by buying brand new! And to be fair if I can get a 5er that comes in at any price but sounds and plays like I need it to I don't mind at all. [/quote] Sounds to me like you should look for a used Ibanez SR or Warwick. You could get a Prestige SR used for your budget, or look out for something mid range and save a load of cash. Of course, if you could find a used Sandberg Basic Ken Taylor 5, that would be best.......

It sounds to me like if you want to buy a brand new bass, you really need to be looking toward the Ibanez SR's. If you fancy getting a used bass, you might be asked to find a spector euro/rebop for around that price?!

I sincerely hope you report back positively, because I'm seriously gassing after a 5er from them! The exchange rate is much more favourable than I thought It was.... If you don't mind me asking, how much was delivery?

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1377208063' post='2184933'] From 3 mins on is like Gospel... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4XI6LXCsH8 I was gonna pop this in the Pino thread too, but forgot. Excellent bassline all round! [/quote] That's more like it! Bit of an all star band there! Pino, ?uestlove, and is that BB on guitar?! Need to look for some D'angelo now..... Any suggestions for "best" album?

[quote name='Len_derby' timestamp='1377200885' post='2184799'] I fully respect your standpoint on your religious beliefs, that's your business and no one else's But, as a church-goer and a player in a gospel band I think you're going to struggle to find secular music of a similar kind with the same passion. God-free Gospel is like alcohol-free beer. I'd be very happy to be proved wrong though, and I'm looking forward to hearing some bass-chatter suggestions. [/quote] Lol, I think this might be the problem! I'm looking for gospel bass playing "out of context" as it were! Some great suggestions so far guys, but I guess I was thinking a little more contemporary really. I think the closest I've come so far is Chaka Khan's "one classic night" live album, which features Andrew Gouche on bass.

Hey folks, This may well be a very stupid question, but I thought it was worth putting out there just in case. Basically, I really love a lot of the bass playing on contemporary Gospel tracks, I love the groove, the feel, the techniques and level of musicality, and generally the sound that most of the Gospel guys go for. The thing is, I'm not really religious and I don't actually like a large proportion of the songs, as songs in their own right. I just really love the bass playing! This is sounding more complicated than it was supposed to now...... It just struck me that there MUST be some non-Gospel music out there that has very similar bass playing on. Maybe some R&B or something? Anyway, if anyone has any suggestions that might fit the brief, please let me know! Thanks for your help! P.S. Just so you get the idea, here's a couple of examples: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NUynLf06mo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-u86zUdGBXY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfuhrO2osv4

So cheap too! Love this: [url="http://www.bassmods.com/assets/images/3tonefrontBartFront.jpg"]http://www.bassmods.com/assets/images/3tonefrontBartFront.jpg[/url]

Sweet bass man. Why did I have to look for their website........