TRBboy

I really can't get enough of this album! I think Francis Hylton is my new bass hero! I've got a couple of other Incognito albums, but this one really stands out, and there's some outstanding vocal performances. The vocal on "Above the night" sends a shiver up my spine every time (ESPECIALLY the vocal lick around 3:22-3:25). Wish I could play like Francis Hylton........

I've played them several times, but never owned one. They're (for me) the best P-basses I've ever played, and I would buy one of these over a USA Std any day of the week.

[quote name='BassMan94' timestamp='1335212622' post='1627467'] Its just id like some more control over the sound im getting, nothings wrong with them though [/quote] It did take me a minute to get used to the Glockenklang preamps. They are so transparent, subtle and emphasise just the right frequencies, that it is easy to think that they're not doing enough. If you want very extreme eq controls, then I guess you might need to swap it out. Personally, I've found that my Sandbergs sit in a band mix superbly well, and never seem to be lacking any guts. Just thinking, if you haven't had the bass long it might be worth just living with it for a bit before ditching the pre. Hope this helps

[quote name='pietruszka' timestamp='1335211201' post='1627431'] I think contribution points are in order for TRBboy! Either that or you have shares in Sandberg. I have to admit I'd love the jigsaw bass they have on the custom page. Keep 'em coming! Dan [/quote] Go on Dan, you know you want a fretted one too!

Is there something wrong with the Glockenklang preamp, or do you just not like it?

The Glockenklang preamps in my Sandbergs have true passive bypass (will work with no battery), and the 2-band versions in the California basses have a passive tone control too. If you have the eq set flat on the Glock, there is [b]no[/b] volume or tone difference between active and passive. I agree with most of what everyone else has said, and I think it does vary a lot between different instruments. I personally think of the active eq just as more control over the sound, rather than it being "louder". I think that hot passive pickups (like Dimarzios) can actually give the impression of being louder, just because they sound more aggressive and "raw".

[quote name='LowdownRumble' timestamp='1335196063' post='1627046'] No offence taken, but it is a pain for me as the battery compartment lid on my bass has a dodgy release latch. It takes me at least 5 minutes just to get the thing off. Also, there is no issue of anyone tripping over the cable because my bass is in a corner and no one walks within 4 feet of it. [/quote] Is it not worth buying a new battery compartment for a few quid to save you struggling with it?

Whichever feels best to you! I'd probably lean toward the Lakland, but personally if I was in the market for a P, I'd probably go for a Fender Classic 50's; best P-bass I've ever played!

Thought some of you guys might be interested [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/174277-fs-two-awesome-sandberg-basics/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/174277-fs-two-awesome-sandberg-basics/[/url]

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1335140605' post='1626355'] OP doesn't want brass saddles! [/quote] Apologies, I was half asleep!

I've got one of these. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wilkinson-4-String-Bass-Bridge-Brass-Saddles-B56-/130571241166?pt=UK_Guitar_Accessories&var=&hash=item641fc57e22 Solid brass saddles and cheap but quality! I had the same trouble with a Gotoh, but this Wilkinson one has been perfect.

[quote name='Gust0o' timestamp='1335137250' post='1626334'] What are you using on maple, out of interest? Of course, in the long tradition of [i]ask three bass players, get five answers[/i], another player told me never to use Lemon Oil on Rosewood - instead, Linseed Oil should be used. Make of that what you will. I've used a combination of the following before: - Wire wool, to remove gunk (sweat residue, general dirt, decaying lacquer) - Cocktail sticks (to get in along the frets) - Fret polish (gotta have some bling) - A cleaning oil... be it Lemon, Linseed or other, as per your preferences Car polish can work, but be careful of abrasive polishes on some finishes. Mindst you, the Jaq will likely have a clear finish as the top coat, so it's probably just a case of wiping that and buffing to a shine, using a clear polish as appropriate. [/quote] You don't want to use anything much on maple if you can help it, except a clean dry cloth. If you've got some "gunk" of some sort on there, I'd try gently rubbing it with an alcohol wipe. You really don't want to use any type of oil because of it gets under the finish/laquer anywhere (usually where the frets are seated), it's a downward spiral. Apart from having marks/stains that you can't get rid of, it'll start to lift the finish. I really wouldn't use linseed oil, as it is thicker than lemon oil and will actually leave a shiny coating (almost like a fine varnish) on the fretboard, although maybe some folk like that. People use it on cricket bats! Apart from being good for cleaning the surface, Lem-oil is very, very thin, and is really there to penetrate into the fretboard and keep the wood moisturised and protected from your sweat, etc. Wouldn't wire wool be really abrade the finish!? On really gunky guitars, I've used either lem-oil or alcohol wipes (whichever is most appropriate) and a medium plectrum to get it off!

*shameless plug alert* Every tried a Sandberg Basic? Similar style, and a proper growler! http://basschat.co.uk/topic/174277-fs-two-awesome-sandberg-basics/