franzbassist

First rehearsal tonight and I must say it sounded terrific. I tried lots of different settings through the evening, to really put it through its paces, and it was great. Run passive with the neck pickup solo and it did authentic P bass, dial in a bit of J for extra bite, and then kick in the actives for real top end slice and bass punch. The neck's really nice too - flat fingerboard and a nice flattened D shape profile. I don't like the Sandberg strings much, but I'll be putting Lakland flats on soon anyway.... The band all thought it was an incredible aged finish, which it is, and were really impressed with the tone.

Thanks for the comments guys. [quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1352740611' post='1866832'] Is this a standard feature on this bass or a custom option? [/quote] Custom, adds a bit to the price but not a lot in context of a new bass [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1352741562' post='1866862'] How close to a P bass is it? In passive w/ the tone control? [/quote] Early days yet. I'm taking it to rehearsal tonight so will be able to report back later.

Some people hate relicing, but I wanted a fretted P 5 string that wouldn't look out of place next to my 1970 fretless P. 9.5lbs on German P bass love. [url="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7125/8164939977_d66a8d4326_o.jpg"][/url]

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1352716014' post='1866355'] To recap... they feel like the 760FLs - maybe [i]slightly[/i] more substantial, but no more tense - but they definitely have more going on in the mids. No zing - just clarity. They're just lovely to play. Very responsive, and they growl lovely when you want 'em to... [/quote] That sounds perfect! Thanks very much for coming back so quickly!

That's a relief! How are you getting on with them now WoT? Still happy with them?

Do these strings have decent sustain like the La Bellas, or are they all thump?

[quote name='gjones' timestamp='1352561831' post='1864652'] Interesting in the early day he used to use a pick - if this video from rock goes to college is anything to go by [/quote] And on a fretless too!

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1352593705' post='1865072'] I got the parcel of strings I asked for dropping through my letter box. [/quote] They ship direct to the UK? Result!

Another faultless sale to Grahame. Always a pleasure to deal with and instant payment. He plays the same bass as me too

My BSX Allegro slaps just fine, but then it does have a proper hollow body and a lovely think slab of ebony for the fingerboard.

[quote name='Ghost_Bass' timestamp='1352464327' post='1863380'] Oh dear... Sandberg should really rethink their carier services, that bass got some knocks along it's way... [/quote] Yes, it's in worse condition that my 1970 P bass! First impressions:[list] [*][i]beautifully[/i] put together [*]aging is very well done [*]lovely smooth pots and sounds fantastic in active or passive, very subtle eq [*]tortoiseshell scratchplate looks cheap, may replace it, but then I'll have to age it! [*]9.5lb [/list] The only issue is that because I asked for a light bass it feels just ever so slightly neck heavy: I am hopeful that a set of Dunlop straplocks and a wider strap will sort this. Cheers Gareth

Hi there I swapped from 4 to 5 years ago, and didn't even touch a 4 string until I bought my '70 fretless P bass a couple of years back. It's a cliche, but it really felt like coming "home". I now alternate between that and my fretless 5 on a regular basis, as both basses are so great I have trouble choosing between them. I think it's actually more important to connect with the instrument than how many strings it has. The low B is useful, no doubt, but it isn't a deal breaker for me. Cheers Gareth

[quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1351252648' post='1849263'] Just heard the completion date for my VT5 has been put back two weeks [/quote] But with typical German efficiency it's landed on time.... should be with me Friday

Hello all Can anyone tell me how Status, Overwater, Lakland (GHS?) and Sadowsky flats in 45/65/85/105 gauge compare to the equivalent La Bella set? Cheers Gareth

Bass Direct sell the EBS version if that's any help?