martthebass
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[quote name='Spartacus' post='526192' date='Jun 27 2009, 07:13 PM']Id have that if it was blue.[/quote] Beautiful bass - the price is excellent. Spartacus - what if it was blue, 5 string and had 2 pickups Sorry for the hijack - but bump anyway! -
Hi Nick sorry to hear this mate. I've kept my ray and traded your old P bass away for pretty much the same reason. -
[quote name='martthebass' post='520139' date='Jun 21 2009, 06:29 PM']I agree. If it wasn't for the Fretless Sandberg for sale this would be withdrawn now....[/quote] Unfortunately the Fretless Sandberg is now sold so, unless someone wants to do me a nice easy swap with a 'quality' fretless this bass is now, for the moment, withdrawn, Thanks for all the interest, Mart -
[quote name='Musicman20' post='520072' date='Jun 21 2009, 05:13 PM']This is such a low price![/quote] I agree. If it wasn't for the Fretless Sandberg for sale this would be withdrawn now....
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[quote name='Moog' post='520045' date='Jun 21 2009, 04:41 PM']If I was to arrange the courier, how would you want paying? [/quote] Pm'd
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Cheers CK. Meet you half way ..... say Bangkok LOL
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Bump
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PM replied to. Still available.
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Ok....bump
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Exactly what I'm looking for. If only I could sell my blueburst Sandberg 5.....
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Bumpy for the weekend.......I calculate there ar probably 5123 BCers that haven't seen this yet so y'never know.....
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I feel your pain. I sold the one mentioned above by B5. If I had some cash I would gladly trade you my Sandy KT5. Good luck with the sale.
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[quote name='Moog' post='517752' date='Jun 18 2009, 07:49 PM']Hey there, I'd definitely be interested in the bass, but I'm down in Suffolk so you're a bit far from me..... Moog[/quote] Hi M, If it was in a hard shell case I'd have no problem with postage but I don't trust posty with a Sandberg Gig Bag no matter how good the cardboard box and bubble wrap. If you want to arrange a courier you trust however.....let me know.
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Wow, 1111 hits already....
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[quote name='biro' post='515539' date='Jun 16 2009, 05:58 PM']i know that model. i wouldnìt dare turning such a killer bass into a fretless. i don't think it's such a good idea.[/quote] Don't necessarily disagree but my need for a fretless is greater at the mo. I won't de fret it with my teeth tho honest. Maybe I should turn this into the 'save the Sandberg thread' I.e stop the ignoramous from mutilating an otherwise perfectly good bass. Or 'give me £600 or the bass gets it'
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Bump while I hmmm and ahhhhh about turning this into a fretless.
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Thanks for the advice guys. I'm definitely in two minds on this one. If the bass was a standard, say Fender, I'd source a F'less neck but I guess this is less easy on the Sandberg - I suspect even if I could source a neck from them it would be prohibitive in price and might compromise the pocket fit (the fit is typical Germanic precision - i.e. tight). My initial thoughts for the job turned to Jon S, but I wasn't sure if he still took this kind of work on seeing as he's busy making half the custom builds for Basschat! Guess I'll float the bass in the 'for sale' for a little while longer while I come to a decision.
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Well I don't seem to be having much luck funding my fretless aspirations by selling my newly acquired Sandberg basic Ken Taylor 5 (thread below): [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=51060"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=51060[/url] So, seeing as I'm starting to get used to the neck (it's not so different to my old SR5 now that I'm becoming familiar with the gloss neck rather than the wax/oil on the MM) and it seems to be able generate a level of warmth that I like in a fretless, I'm seriously considering getting it defretted. So a few questions: 1. Would this be a good idea - or would it destroy any value in the bass? 2. What would you look at for the 'line' - maple or plastic? 3. What should I expect in terms of cost for a 'professional' job? 4. And finally, any recomendations for a good luthier in the Sheffield/Doncaster area. Mods... if you think this would be better in the reps/tech area please move. Cheers, Mart
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[quote name='BassBunny' post='513736' date='Jun 14 2009, 11:39 PM']Can't understand why this is still here. I've got the single pick-up Basic 5 and it is awesome. The nicest neck I have ever played and the Delano electronics are fantastic. At this price it is a steal. H'm should I sell the basic and go for the extra pick-up.[/quote] Cheers BB. I'm nearly down to ripping the frets out with my teeth to turn this bass into something I'll actually use
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PM replied to...............bass still available. I've come to the conclusion that these ain't too popular at the moment. Shame because they're 'up there' with some bigger names. At £600 it's a steal and maybe I should put some time into getting used to the neck rather than sitting in front of the computer
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Ok credit crunch you got me. What about £600 or very nearest offer. I'd prefer a pickup but will do a meet up within 30miles gratis. Would still prefer a trade for something with 4 strings and preferably without frets. Cheers, Mart
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Sunday morning bump
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Cheers M, post edited to reflect it's true lineage. Gassing quite badly now for a nice fretless if someone would like to relive the symptoms.......
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Love the sound of my 151HR.............however It sounds crap unless it's 6 inches or so off the ground. I'd also admit it wasn't at it's best with my Fender P, but no problem with the Ray4
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[quote name='Beneath It All' post='512365' date='Jun 12 2009, 06:45 PM']Is this the 'Basic' model..Ta[/quote] I'm not an expert on Sandbergs but I think this differs from the Basic in being a 2 humbucker model (rather than single) with all the associated electronics (i.e coil tap etc). Also the neck is quarter sawn - don't know if that's standard. The body shape is the same as the basic as far as I can tell. Cheers, Mart
