fretmeister Posted May 20, 2014 Posted May 20, 2014 Only had 5 mins with it so far, and only with Amplitude and not a real amp, but it's easy to play and sounds great. The stock strings suck arse though. D'addario's ordered! Quote
discreet Posted May 20, 2014 Posted May 20, 2014 (edited) Ahh... I've often lusted after something similar on Sandberg's website. Nice one. Edited May 21, 2014 by discreet Quote
stingraybassman Posted May 20, 2014 Posted May 20, 2014 The words Sandberg and Hardcore in the same sentence make me feel funny inside. That is absolutely filthy!!! How close is the colour in real life to that pic? Quote
fretmeister Posted May 20, 2014 Author Posted May 20, 2014 In real life it's not as bright and the differences in the blue / green are not as obvious. I liked the photos, but I love it even more in real life. My wife is laughing her arse off at the entire concept of relics. She thinks it's just been in a shed for years. And she's offered me a cup of artificially aged coffee. And would I like a fresh lunch or aged. Quote
stingraybassman Posted May 20, 2014 Posted May 20, 2014 [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1400588830' post='2455149'] In real life it's not as bright and the differences in the blue / green are not as obvious. I liked the photos, but I love it even more in real life. My wife is laughing her arse off at the entire concept of relics. She thinks it's just been in a shed for years. And she's offered me a cup of artificially aged coffee. And would I like a fresh lunch or aged. [/quote] Please post some actual pics!!!! Pretty please..... I'm going to get some tissues ready. Quote
discreet Posted May 20, 2014 Posted May 20, 2014 (edited) [quote name='stingraybassman' timestamp='1400589383' post='2455159'] Please post some actual pics!!!! Pretty please... [/quote] Yes, it'll be something to do while you wait for your new strings. [quote name='stingraybassman' timestamp='1400589383' post='2455159'] I'm going to get some tissues ready. [/quote] I've got two boxes of tissues, a roll of kitchen towel, a real towel, a flannel, some wet wipes and a spare pair of pants. Bring on the pics! Edited May 20, 2014 by discreet Quote
stingraybassman Posted May 20, 2014 Posted May 20, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1400590912' post='2455190'] Yes, it'll be something to do while you wait for your new strings. I've got a two boxes of tissues, a roll of kitchen towel, a real towel, a flannel, some wet wipes and a spare pair of pants. Bring on the pics! [/quote] I'll see you those, and raise you a screen protector. Quote
discreet Posted May 20, 2014 Posted May 20, 2014 (edited) [quote name='stingraybassman' timestamp='1400591246' post='2455196'] I'll see you those, and raise you a screen protector. [/quote] Glurk! And a left-handed mouse... where are these pics, then?? *Looks at watch* Edited May 20, 2014 by discreet Quote
fretmeister Posted May 21, 2014 Author Posted May 21, 2014 (edited) I found some D'Addario NIckels hiding in the back of a drawer. I've always found D'addarios to be especially good on the B string. And cor blimey it is sounding epic!! This afternoon I'll have a chance to take the bass into the garden for some natural light photos, so you'll have to wait until then! Edited May 21, 2014 by fretmeister Quote
discreet Posted May 21, 2014 Posted May 21, 2014 [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1400661875' post='2455817'] This afternoon I'll have a chance to take the bass into the garden for some natural light photos, so you'll have to wait until then! [/quote] For God's sake hurry up! [size=4]I've had to make do with the Sandberg website... phwooar, eh?[/size] Quote
stingraybassman Posted May 21, 2014 Posted May 21, 2014 [quote name='fretmeister' timestamp='1400661875' post='2455817'] I found some D'Addario NIckels hiding in the back of a drawer. I've always found D'addarios to be especially good on the B string. And cor blimey it is sounding epic!! This afternoon I'll have a chance to take the bass into the garden for some natural light photos, so you'll have to wait until then! [/quote] Where do you live, Im coming now if you don't take pictures! Quote
Black Coffee Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 This is a lovely looking relic job. I've been lusting after one of these for a bit but I've a custom build ordered at ACG which needs paid for still. Maybe a Christmas present later this year. If you are a young specimen of a bass player do sandberg do player makeovers to match the bass? Quote
discreet Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 Lovely. Not good for my Sandberg GAS, though. Stop teasing us! Let's have more pics! Quote
discreet Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 [quote name='bassman344' timestamp='1400830583' post='2457276'] If you are a young specimen of a bass player do Sandberg do player makeovers to match the bass? [/quote] Sandberg do supply a bald wig and a strap-on beer gut, but I don't think you can accurately replicate the genuine effects of many years of heavy drinking and the psychological trauma of actual hair loss. It never looks convincing... you can't rush the real deal, it takes time... Quote
Black Coffee Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1400836445' post='2457345'] Sandberg do supply a bald wig and a strap-on beer gut, but I don't think you can accurately replicate the genuine effects of many years of heavy drinking and the psychological trauma of actual hair loss. It never looks convincing... you can't rush the real deal, it takes time... [/quote] Workin on the look now for forty years. Don't have a beer gut but the skinhead and psycho-trauma are all present and correct. Am I ready for the sandberg shop yet? Quote
discreet Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 [quote name='bassman344' timestamp='1400856147' post='2457633'] Am I ready for the Sandberg shop yet? [/quote] I think so. Get me a California TM2 while you're there... Quote
Black Coffee Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 Bullet special with buckeye burl mighty appealing too I must say. I will have to apply through the domestic credit agreement department. . . Quote
Horizontalste Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 I'm sure I've said it before but Sandberg really do make the most convincing distressed basses. Enjoy! Quote
visog Posted May 25, 2014 Posted May 25, 2014 That is gorgeous... ticks all the boxes: modern playability but with aged mojo! Tell us Fretmeister - do you worry about dinging a relic'd bass? Quote
humapuma Posted May 26, 2014 Posted May 26, 2014 She be lovely! Was never convinced by relicing until I saw pictures of how well Sandberg do it. Hope you enjoy it v. much! Quote
simon1964 Posted May 26, 2014 Posted May 26, 2014 The Sandberg relicing is about the most convincing out there, IMO. Very nice bass! Quote
fingerz Posted May 26, 2014 Posted May 26, 2014 Played a California with J/J Delano pups the other day. I'm a total gear snob, and thought it was an amazing bass. Big fan of Sandberg. Relic is very sexy on this Quote
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