Westenra Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Currently (quite) happy with my Lakland 44-60 but I've been seeing Sandberg's a lot recently and the VM4 has grown on me massively, what am I missing out on by sticking with the 44-60? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_Guardian Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Just do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiophonic Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Don't look at me. If I had the money, I'd be getting a VM4 for sure. Luckily for my marriage, I don't have the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 They're rubbish Actually that was a total lie - just get one.........you'll love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Westora They are phenomenal QC better than a Lakland, all around a better bass (no offence to anyone) I shipped out my Fender and G&Ls when I got one, now I have 2 a VS4 and a MarloweDK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbass Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 You really need that new bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markstuk Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I'm quite liking my 35" black VM5 :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzoid Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Another voice to the "just buy it" chorus. Had a Sandberg TM4 fretless until fairly recently... very very nice bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 http://youtu.be/MTJ1DTiAwus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpcMnk Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 (edited) THe Prince clip says it all I used to have a TT4.. and always regretted trading it. So, a few weeks ago I picked up a 2006 VM5 and absolutely love it!! Just a great feel and sound. Edited May 31, 2017 by SpcMnk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I'm in the same boat, I'm not sure if I want a VM or a 48 though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 [quote name='anzoid' timestamp='1496251347' post='3309972'] Another voice to the "just buy it" chorus. Had a Sandberg TM4 fretless until fairly recently... very very nice bass. [/quote] +1 to that (only difference is that mine is with frets) I'm loving the sound of the Warwick 5 string I've recently bought, but I have no desire or need to get another 4 string. The TM4 is a keeper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Westenra, 44-60 is a jazz bass ( if I am correct) so comparing it with a VM4 is not strictly cricket. VM is a great bass that will give you a P sound and if you blend in the M humbucker will allow clarity live to hit through the mix, in itself the M pick up will not emulate a Stingray although it looks similar. Delano pick ups are more modern and hi fi, sandberg pups more warm and retro when you look at basses. The TT bass will be a straight shoot out with the 44-60 and I think it would win, the Marlowe DK whilst a Jazz bass has 79s pickup placement with the bridge being closer to the bridge hence a more gritty 'barky' sound. Conceivably you could add the Sandberg VM4 to your Lakland and be a winner, however once it is in your stable you will see the difference between that and a Lakland and move across (more than likely) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 TT4 and VS4 owner. Pretty bloody nice, the pair of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbandit599 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 (edited) I bought my California (would be a TM5, old shape) when I sold the bike in my profile pic - I couldn't spend the money on anything sensible after all It's a great bass, and still surprises me even now - everyone that tries it comments on the neck. It just does everything that I need. I like my Yamaha BBs too, very much, but the Sandberg is still 'top dog.' Edited May 31, 2017 by redbandit599 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prowla Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Have you bought it yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 I played one of the 4 string P/M models at Bass Direct a couple of years ago - didn't really like it. The neck was very comfortable, but I found the tone pretty uninspiring - just a bit bland and lifeless. Hope that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Me too. I would love a 48 5 string. I have never tried one, but having tried a sandberg 5 string I know the neck would be far too big for me and it would be far too expensive. Doesn't stop me wanting one. Maybe I could get a 48 - 4 string one day as a compromise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geddys nose Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 The Electra series is pretty great too and used prices are very good for buying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 [quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1496318926' post='3310447'] Me too. I would love a 48 5 string. I have never tried one, but having tried a sandberg 5 string I know the neck would be far too big for me and it would be far too expensive. Doesn't stop me wanting one. Maybe I could get a 48 - 4 string one day as a compromise. [/quote] [color=inherit][size=1]The issue for me with them is pickups... They don't all come with a Split Coil/Humbucker. So I'm having a hard time deciding [/size][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 So the 48's pups are housed in the metal casing. The neck pick up is generally a split coil and the bridge an M, so essentially a VM4 in another body, however I had an online chat with Marc at Chicago Music Exchange and he was involved in designing these basses and he mentioned them having 2 massive buckers. I think if you get a used one look carefully, but also if you go for a new one you may be able to choose your combination as well as finish, ageing, treatment etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 In the configuration there are no options on pickups. Obviously if they are normal humbuckers you can probably put a split coil on it later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 [quote name='Cuzzie' timestamp='1496320590' post='3310471'] So the 48's pups are housed in the metal casing. The neck pick up is generally a split coil and the bridge an M, so essentially a VM4 in another body, however I had an online chat with Marc at Chicago Music Exchange and he was involved in designing these basses and he mentioned them having 2 massive buckers. I think if you get a used one look carefully, but also if you go for a new one you may be able to choose your combination as well as finish, ageing, treatment etc [/quote] That's interesting cause I'm seeing some of them on the Bass Direct site saying they have TT pickups, I wonder how true that is... I'll send them an email when I'm looking to buy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 DEFINITELY not TT pups I even messaged Sandberg direct and they said Split pick up neck and M pick up bridge. Some web reviews say the split is at the bridge, this is wrong. So it's probably a VM either that or an MM If anyone out there has one, please take off the covers and share?! Mark at classic and cool guitars in Devon has one for sale now and has a few popped through his shop so he may well be able to confirm or deny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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