markyboy2106 Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Hi there Thinking of buying a Sandberg Cal Bass. Played one in Sounds Great Music (fantastic shop) but I'm a little unsure as to which model of bass to go for. These are the models with either the J-style neck pick-up, or the P-style neck pick-up both with the bridge powerhumbucker. What would be the difference in sound if you compared a J-style PUP to a P-style PUP? Would there be a compromise on versatility with one over the other? Also, I've never purchased a 5-string. Would this be a good time to get one? Cheers Mark The models I've mentioned can be seen can be seen at www.sandberg-guitars.de Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Hi Mark, I , like probably most people on this forum, have been striving to identify the ideal Bass. The one you want built to your own spec. I have bought and sold many basses to get to where I am now and the final piece of the jigsaw was the pickup configuration. I arrived at that with the purchase, (and susequent re-sale within 3 weeks), of a G&L L2500. I couldn't get on with the neck, but the electronics, "Oh Boy". So MY own preference would be 2 Humbuckers, with coil taps on both and serial/parallel options. I reckon this would serve every requirement. So that is what Alan from ACG will be building when I can get up to see him and spec the woods for a new Finn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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