TRBboy Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 (edited) Hi guys, This is really hard for me to do.... both of these incredible instruments were custom orders to my specs..... but I have a need to rationalise my gear and will allocate some of the money towards a new sandberg! Going from two to one basically. The Basic Ken Taylor 5 has an alder body finished in virgin white with matching headstock, and I upgraded to an ebony fretboard, which was costly, but is by far the nicest fretboard I have ever had on any bass, it really is sublime! The dual humbuckers have a coil split switch (outer coils) so a very versatile bass. Pretty sure I bought this one in 2012, and it is in great condition (I REALLY look after my gear!) The Classic Booster 5 is from 2014 if I remember. I upgraded to a swamp ash body and three band eq, and also a custom request of a plain headstock, which has a black accent around it. I specified a light piece of swamp ash, and this beauty weighs in at around 3.7kg, very comfy! The soapbars are wonderful, punchy but with lovely clarity and definition, kind of like a 'fat' super jazz. There is a tiny ding on the upper bout, but other than that is in excellent condition. Some lovely grain on the fretboard too! Both basses have a pull pot passive bypass on the volume pot, and in passive mode the treble pot acts as a traditional tone control (treble roll off). Great range of lovely tones from both. Both are an absolute joy to play, and it's very hard to say goodbye, but I hope they will go to someone who loves them as much as I do. Due to the options, both would be around £1500 each new, so I'm looking for £1100 each which I think is pretty reasonable. Open to sensible offers but no trades please. (Unless you have a cream/tort/ maple cali vm5 😜) Any questions, please ask! Edit: pics here, had issues uploading! https://photos.app.goo.gl/KZiZyBCLYXOoTBA93 Edited September 11, 2017 by TRBboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 Sorry guys, don't know why the pics are small and sideways! :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 Link to better pics hopefully! https://photos.app.goo.gl/KZiZyBCLYXOoTBA93 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 Bump! Forgot to say that both come with their original Sandberg gig bags, and UK delivery can be arranged. Really open to offers, so hit me up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumorabbit Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 That classic 5 is lovely, I have a classic 6 up for sale at the moment, great basses. I've simply decided 5 strings is what I'm most comfortable with. glwts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 [quote name='sumorabbit' timestamp='1505037412' post='3368963'] That classic 5 is lovely, I have a classic 6 up for sale at the moment, great basses. I've simply decided 5 strings is what I'm most comfortable with. glwts! [/quote] Thanks man, it really is gorgeous, and quite unique! Will be sad to see both go, but needs must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted September 11, 2017 Author Share Posted September 11, 2017 Bump up the jam, bump it up, while your feet are jumping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Nice Sandberg's. Oli is a top man, deal with him in total confidence.. Have a bump on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted September 12, 2017 Author Share Posted September 12, 2017 [quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1505218321' post='3370285'] Nice Sandberg's. Oli is a top man, deal with him in total confidence.. Have a bump on me. [/quote] Thanks Andrew! They are corkers indeed, the playability is just sublime! well be sad to see them go, but need to find them a new home asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted September 14, 2017 Author Share Posted September 14, 2017 (edited) Bumparoo! Really top flight basses here guys, incredible craftsmanship, tone and sublime playability. Make me an offer! Edited September 14, 2017 by TRBboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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