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I've only ever played some ACGs, an SeiBass and an Eve bass so probably not qualified to make that call given the number of quality luthiers out there. But I suspect that an Uber spec ACG would be pretty hard to beat on quality and value.

Just traded a Sandberg for Rich's CIJ Jazz bass. Rich was great to deal with as has been said many times, ended up meeting in Sheffield to swap basses and have a good chat. Thanks very much Rich, you're a star.

[quote name='Jakester' timestamp='1435420969' post='2808642'] Apart from in consumer contracts, where there are certain provisions implied into the contract by law and which cannot be excluded - these are your 'statutory rights' and broadly speaking any term that purports to exclude the vendor's liability in this way is likely to be an unfair contract term. [/quote] Good point, I had my commercial hat on there I think!

Super good band. Saw them in Preston a couple of years ago and left the show thinking they were going to be massive, and how glad I was to have seen them in a nice small venue.

Deeply tragic; Close to the Edge was the first LP I ever bought. Goodness know how many Yes gigs I've been to.

Generally with Ts and Cs, the last bit of paper wins. I've bought an amount of stuff from Drew, he is an absolutely upright person. Risk is clearly pointed out to buyers so you know where you stand. Drew will bend over backwards to help in my experience.

I think this is my 3rd visit to John. Another excellent piece of kit for an incoming Jazz bass. As ever superb attention to detail and advice, well packed and promptly delivered. What's not to like; a top banana is Mr KiOgon.

If you're anywhere near me you are most welcome to come and try out my ACG fretless basses.

[quote name='BassBus' timestamp='1434968993' post='2804185'] Ah well. Unfollowed. [/quote]............................This, life it too short.

Forgot to say that I find very light compression works very well with a fretless bass too. I've a Diamond BCP which seems to work realy nicely and is a nice change from a chorus pedal.

Consider also moving your picking position a little. My fretless basses all have a particular sweet spot where the mwah and the swell of the note is more pronounced than when I just play over one of the pickups.

Just wondering if there is such a beastie so that I can switch between two basses easily and tune up?

[quote name='hubrad' timestamp='1434708874' post='2802015'] Right, that's me listening to Jethro Tull for today! :-) [/quote] Yup, me too when I get home!

I acquired this recently (probably from looking at this thread a bit too much) to see if I can get some of the P bass type lurve going again.... [attachment=194460:Sandberg VS4 07.jpg]

Might be worth looking at the Sandberg Porn thread to see if anyone has one on display and PMing them (just in case they don't see this topic).

I've been in contact with Sandberg who said it was early 2014. Apparently the full passive is an option still with some finishes. First impressions are all good. Nice finish, very well built with good hardware. The delano pickup sounds good through headphones and the tone control seems to have more breadth than the Fender on/off version; the real test will be at band practice on Wednesday. Neck is a nice compromise between J and P, frets are immaculate. I was after a P type bass for the blues band I have just joined and this one came out of left field a bit. I think the only thing that might be changed would be the pickups if they are a bit to modern sounding, but that will need to be tested for a bit first.

Just picked up this lovely thing on this very forum. A Sandberg California VS4 (MIG version), my first Sandberg bass. [attachment=194179:Sandberg California VS4 01.jpg] [attachment=194180:Sandberg California VS4 02.jpg] [attachment=194181:Sandberg California VS4 03.jpg]

Just bought a rather lovely Sandberg bass from Gary. Perfect gent, delivered the bass up to Manchester too. Top bloke, deal with confidence.

I was introduced to this last night (thanks Scott). Check this for fretless bass and vocal: Maddy Prior singing What Had You For Super. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hMV4BTA0gM

Steve has just acquired some straplocks from me. Very easy to deal with, fast payment plenty of PMs. Deal in confidence BCers.

[quote name='zawinul' timestamp='1433456352' post='2791322'] that 5 string is wonderful I'm in communication with Alan to build be something a bit like this, can you tell me how much this cost you please? [/quote] Thanks very much, it is lovely and credit to Alan for building it. I'll PM you on the other matter.