Deedee Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 (edited) Thought I’d share my bit of Surf Green joy on this wet and miserable Monday 😁. Saw this on a well known auction site and fell in love at first sight but unfortunately the seller was miles away. Now I like a drive as much as the next gas head, but this would have been about 4 hours each way. Step forward the extremely helpful seller (the original and only owner) who offered to meet me halfway. Met him at the weekend and I’m certainly not disappointed with the bass, it really is in unmarked condition. A 2006 model according to the Sandberg website, the bass came with the original gig bag, tag showing the woods and serial number, Allen keys and even a spare pre-amp (apparently this was a sweetener to the owner as the original delivery from Sandberg was delayed for some reason). It’s a weighty beast but that’s good for me as I do like to know I’m wearing something when I play it. I’d say it’s a similar weight to the poplar or ash Stingrays I’ve had previously. Plays beautifully and has a great range of powerful tones. I’m loving the split coil in both active and passive, but I’m also pleasantly surprised by the tone with both pickups on together. Very punchy sound with added oomph! All in all the first impressions of my first sandy are very good indeed 😁 Edited April 9, 2018 by Deedee 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visog Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Gorgeous... perfect even if it were a five. Much better than the nerfed new shapes (which make them look like anonymous Japanese basses). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Oh, that really is quite lovely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted April 9, 2018 Share Posted April 9, 2018 2 hours ago, visog said: Gorgeous... perfect even if it were a five. Much better than the nerfed new shapes (which make them look like anonymous Japanese basses). Totally agree. Lovely bass - enjoy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Great great basses - love me a Sandberg 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 I really like the new shapes! Still - I do any Sandberg really, and that colour is lovely! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madshadows Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 What a stunner, congrats John 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisisswanbon Posted April 11, 2018 Share Posted April 11, 2018 What a beaut! I love my Cali VTII, but sometimes I really regret not going to the MM instead of the jazz. I hope you enjoy it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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