longtimefred Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 (edited) WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO, just had the call, my Sandberg Cali PM4 with Haussel pickups is being delivered to me at work tomorrow morning. SO excited its untrue. I have been waiting since the beginning of December for this. Shall put up a review as soon as i can as i know a few people have been asking about these recently. Edited April 19, 2011 by longtimefred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderpaws Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 [quote name='longtimefred' post='1196975' date='Apr 12 2011, 04:17 PM']WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO, just had the call, my Sandberg Cali PM4 with Haussel pickups is being delivered to me at work tomorrow morning. SO excited its untrue. I have been waiting since the beginning of December for this. Shall put up a review as soon as i can as i know a few people have been asking about these recently.[/quote] Having got my new bass today I can totally understand your excitement. I'll wait a week or so before posting a review of mine. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Now for the time for looking out the window everytime a delivery truck goes by! Look forward to seeing pics and review, love my PM4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimefred Posted April 12, 2011 Author Share Posted April 12, 2011 Lol tell me about it, it's coming to work and we have around 8 different couriers that come in the morning, it's gonna be torture! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomBassmonkey Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Let me know how it goes, I'm trying to find a nice 2nd hand Sandberg, but failing that I'll be looking new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimefred Posted April 12, 2011 Author Share Posted April 12, 2011 shall do buddy. Gonna get my rig set up at home tonight ready for a blast, sod the neighbours! lol. I ordered mine directly as i was specific of what i wanted and it was a 4 n a half month wait Just shows how popular they are getting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Wooooooohoooooooo!!! Awesome mate, can't wait to see it! I was gonna ask what the specs are, but I guess you'll want to save that for the big reveal. Just realised that it's gonna give me major GAS, and I'll probably be trying to figure out which of my basses I could do without to fund another Sandberg! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimefred Posted April 12, 2011 Author Share Posted April 12, 2011 Lol I love it that my bass buddies are excited for me, everyone else just thinks I'm nuts! Yeah I had sandberg GAS and had to buy one straight away! I know I will want another but it's a lot of pennies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 [quote name='longtimefred' post='1197178' date='Apr 12 2011, 07:03 PM']Lol I love it that my bass buddies are excited for me, everyone else just thinks I'm nuts! Yeah I had sandberg GAS and had to buy one straight away! I know I will want another but it's a lot of pennies![/quote] Ha ha! That's why I was glad to discover Basschat, so that I could geek-out about gear without boring the missus! I'm half considering selling my jazz to fund another Sandberg, but I'm emotionally attached to it 'cause we've been through a lot together, even though it's by no means my favourite any more...... another dilemma! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Wazoo Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 (edited) [quote name='longtimefred' post='1196975' date='Apr 12 2011, 04:17 PM']WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO, just had the call, my Sandberg Cali PM4 with Haussel pickups is being delivered to me at work tomorrow morning. SO excited its untrue. I have been waiting since the beginning of December for this. Shall put up a review as soon as i can as i know a few people have been asking about these recently.[/quote] I am really pleased for you mate! [size=5][b]CONGRATULATIONS!![/b][/size] Pics and report soo as you get it indoors are a must. Edited April 12, 2011 by Grand Wazoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomBassmonkey Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 You [u]WILL[/u] love it and be after another straight away. Since I started playing bass, I've played everything from Squiers to Ritters and my JJ5 has cured me of GAS (I had my beloved Warwick up for sale within a month of getting my JJ5). The only reason I'm looking at another bass at the moment is for a backup and hopefully I'm sorting myself out with another Sandberg. I still can't believe they're so cheap for the quality that you're getting. I honestly think that anyone that buys a USA Fender new is barking mad when you can have a Sandberg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimefred Posted April 12, 2011 Author Share Posted April 12, 2011 Haha yeah it's tough being attached, I was like that with my old 'ray5 but I so desperately needed some P style goodness and the PM was the perfect compromise. [quote name='TRBboy' post='1197263' date='Apr 12 2011, 08:14 PM']Ha ha! That's why I was glad to discover Basschat, so that I could geek-out about gear without boring the missus! I'm half considering selling my jazz to fund another Sandberg, but I'm emotionally attached to it 'cause we've been through a lot together, even though it's by no means my favourite any more...... another dilemma![/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amnesia Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 I'll be round tomorrow evening for a tryout. I'll bring the Sansamp and T'bird. F&%* the neighbours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimefred Posted April 12, 2011 Author Share Posted April 12, 2011 [quote name='amnesia' post='1197305' date='Apr 12 2011, 08:51 PM']I'll be round tomorrow evening for a tryout. I'll bring the Sansamp and T'bird. F&%* the neighbours![/quote] Cool!! Are ya bringing the boss or she not interested in geeky bass porno sessions? Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amnesia Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 The boss is staying at home doing 'boss-things' while I have my geeky bass porno session. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimefred Posted April 12, 2011 Author Share Posted April 12, 2011 ok cool! if you wanting scoff let me know and i shall pick something up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigster Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 is that like an open house dude - i'm only an hour away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimefred Posted April 12, 2011 Author Share Posted April 12, 2011 lol sure come along, just remember to leave your roadworn in my living room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Wazoo Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Let's all invade Stoke on Trent (where is it?) up north somewhere, isnt it? they tell me its grim oop norf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 [quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='1197446' date='Apr 12 2011, 10:14 PM']Let's all invade Stoke on Trent (where is it?) up north somewhere, isnt it? they tell me its grim oop norf[/quote] you ever tried to get there on the train? bloody confusing it is all the connections. esp if you forgot to look where you should change! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimefred Posted April 12, 2011 Author Share Posted April 12, 2011 nah we smack bang in the middle of the country! Nothing to see here, move along If i had a big enough front room, didnt have neighbours that will threaten to try have me arrested for breathing and enough beer, tea n biscuits i would invite everyone! lol. But as its Amnesia who kindly lent me his Warwick for 5 months he is probably the only one coming. Unless there is seriously someone who needs to know what these Sandbergs are like or wants to swap my V4 and Ampeg cab for their Mesa bigblock 750 and 8x10 gimmie a shout and shall see what we can sort out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimefred Posted April 13, 2011 Author Share Posted April 13, 2011 Rage cannot be quite the word for how i feel! UK Mail decided to put my bass on a van to Northampton instead of Stoke on Trent!! they felt my wrath on the phone and i hope i made someone cry who works there! Most useless pile of sh*t courier service ever. Bass will be with me before 12 tomorrow on a promise. f**kers! rant over.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 (edited) Suckdom of the highest order!!! We like to live vicariously through other people's GAS here, the downside is that we share any frustration too. Edited April 13, 2011 by ezbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimefred Posted April 14, 2011 Author Share Posted April 14, 2011 ITS HERE!!!! After nearly 5 months of waiting, i finally get my new bass OK, time to spill the beans, this obviously is a Sandberg California PM4 in matt blackburst. I had a white mother of pearl scratchplate and also a black spare one just in case i fancied a change. I had the matched finished headstock which really sets it off, looks awsome! I also had Harry Haussel hand wound pickups added onto the bass as the standard Delano ones are a bit HIFI for my liking and the Haussel ones really dial in a true vintage RAWK tone. You should check out his website, great bits of kit. Sorry about the gash iPhone camera shot, i had this delivered to me at work and wanted to show off before i got home and show ya its real . I shall get some proper porn shots done with a better camera as soon as i can. First impressions are that this thing is so well made its untrue, pure quality. The finish is gorgeous and shows off the grain of the wood. The neck is so smooth and plays perfectly. Kinda reminds me of a slightly chunkier Jazz neck. ANyway i best get back to work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThomBassmonkey Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Seriously nice bass. What's the neck profile like? Is it p-ish or have they gone with a slimmer j? Glad you're happy with it, I've not heard of those pups, but I'm sure it won't let you down when you plug it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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