Tee Posted October 9, 2008 Posted October 9, 2008 I'd be interested to try out a Sandberg P, the CAL P4 to be specific. Just the bog standard single pick-up model. Would anyone know where it's possible to try one in London? Or should i just forget about it? Quote
Ajoten Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 Not really much of a reply, but there's an ad for a beautiful 6 string on the noticeboard at our rehearsal studios. Which are in the distant, but still vaguely southeast, Welwyn Garden City. Quote
voxpop Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 I got my two Sandberg customs from Guitar Works, Reading Berkshire. Well worth a visit. Talk to John the manager who is also a bass player. Hope this helps. Quote
Tee Posted October 10, 2008 Author Posted October 10, 2008 (edited) Thanks Voxpop, i previously found my way to their site when originally searching. I noticed you can order a custom one through them. Of course a good play one first is important. I might have to plan a trip to reading at some point Edited October 10, 2008 by Tee Quote
simon1964 Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 Not very local for you, but PMT in Birmingham have 6 or 7 Sandbergs in at the moment. California and Basic series. And being PMT, they'll let you play them as much as you like, without hassling for a sale! Quote
Geoff Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 The Sandberg website has a load of UK distributors on there, with links to their websites etc. Probably worth going through the list and picking out stores close to you. Sandberg basses tend to play really nicely, so I doubt you'd be disappointed! Quote
tombboy Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 Got a Cali PM4 and it's bloody lovely! Have a word with Bass Merchant from this here forum. He runs the shop of the same name in Colchester. I've also ordered a Sandberg Custom through him. Only seven weeks to go!!! Quote
Exile252 Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 PMT in Leeds have loads, I haven't tried one yet, dunno why. Quote
beerdragon Posted October 10, 2008 Posted October 10, 2008 I tried a Sandberg Cal through a trace in PMT Birmingham the other week. really nice. plus the guy was helpful. but a little pricey for me. Quote
cLepto-bass Posted October 11, 2008 Posted October 11, 2008 Just bought a Sandberg California PM from the fine guys at The Guitar Works in Reading and it is the best bass i have ever played. Play one, you will not be disapointed. Quote
Tee Posted October 13, 2008 Author Posted October 13, 2008 I understand they are both active and passive via to the push/pull pot? I'm really only interested in passive. Do they still sound good when used passive or are they designed more for use with the active setting. Quote
tombboy Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 Great sounding in passive mode... but a little push to kick in the active and it's game over! These babies are just monsterous! Quote
wateroftyne Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 I wonder if they do them passive-only? Quote
tombboy Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='305315' date='Oct 13 2008, 11:18 AM']I wonder if they do them passive-only?[/quote] Why? If they're switchable then you have the best of both worlds. Quote
wateroftyne Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 [quote name='tombboy' post='305323' date='Oct 13 2008, 11:27 AM']Why? If they're switchable then you have the best of both worlds. [/quote] Because passive might be cheaper, and I has NO MUNNY! Quote
tombboy Posted October 13, 2008 Posted October 13, 2008 [quote name='wateroftyne' post='305329' date='Oct 13 2008, 11:34 AM']and I has NO MUNNY! [/quote] Is it any wonder, looking at your gorgeous avatar! Quote
deezbar Posted October 15, 2008 Posted October 15, 2008 I've ordered a LAKE PLACID BLUE CALI jazz 4 Lefty with a Hipshot D Tuner from PMT brum for the Chili's Tribute i play in. Ive played a couple and fell in love.i've got a feeling i'll end up using it on a lot more projects. Seriously good basses and great prices for superb handbuilt instruments. Quote
The Bear Posted October 16, 2008 Posted October 16, 2008 Hey there folks! Those of you who live in/near Brum will probably know me as the evil swine who keeps putting these great basses in the hands of all and sundry who come to PMT... I use a Basic 4 Ken Taylor with a Cocobolo rarewood top on mahogany body. After playing 25 years or so, I can honestly say it's the finest instrument I've owned! Wateroftyne - as far as I know they don't do them as a passive option, but they [i]are[/i] hand-built custom basses, so they may be able to do a one-off for you. The thing is, the money you're paying for is probably more attributed to the build quality, life-time warranty, playability and sound, rather than just the inclusion of an active EQ, so I don't know if this would make it cheaper or more expensive to make for them, as it's not the norm... I can ask the question for ya though! Ey up deezbar! How's it goin' treacle? What's this - your second one now? Nice. Can't wait to see it, fella... Quote
Tee Posted October 17, 2008 Author Posted October 17, 2008 I've seen a Cal P with only 2 knobs on it, in the custom section, on their site. I'm guessing the second knob is just a standard tone knob, doing away with the separate bass and treble ones. I wonder then if it might be passive only. I don't know if i like the idea of spending a grand and having the volume knob permanently pulled out, to keep it in passive mode. I'd really like to know if they can build you a passive only bass. Quote
ezbass Posted October 17, 2008 Posted October 17, 2008 PMT are at Music Live at the NEC as are Bass Merchant. I would hope that one of them would have some Sandbergs to try. Quote
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