Dov65 Posted June 12, 2021 Share Posted June 12, 2021 Ok here's a wee mod i done to my 48, for as much as i love this bass i just couldn't get on with the covers as my comfort zone is thumb hooked in behind the neck pickup and there wasn't much room between the covers so i decided to do away with them, moved the neck pickup 10 mm towards the nut sent a template to B. Pilanz who made a guard for it and here we are, sounds rather utterly smashing with the 2 Nordy big singles aswell 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joebethell Posted June 21, 2021 Share Posted June 21, 2021 Just joined the club! Spend a good few hours trying many basses more than 10 (some more than double the price) two others came close another Sandberg and a dingwall superJ this bass just felt right and sounded great. Deal was done and it's now at home with me and will be my main gigging once we are up and running again. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SumOne Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 Am still loving my TM5 SL after owning it for about 6 months - it's my favourite Bass I've owned. Tapewounds are the finishing touch: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrorshowbass Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 This should be the Sandberg GAS society.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassApprentice Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 A Super Light VM5 with light relic is probably the dream for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrorshowbass Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 10 minutes ago, BassApprentice said: A Super Light VM5 with light relic is probably the dream for me... Nighthawk baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 14 hours ago, SumOne said: Am still loving my TM5 SL after owning it for about 6 months - it's my favourite Bass I've owned. Tapewounds are the finishing touch: That reminds me - buy DR Black Beauties... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sandberg-California-JM5-Bass-2008-Made-in-Germany-Great-used-condition-/234101593836?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 This is a steal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GisserD Posted July 27, 2021 Author Share Posted July 27, 2021 3 minutes ago, Cuzzie said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sandberg-California-JM5-Bass-2008-Made-in-Germany-Great-used-condition-/234101593836?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 This is a steal been looking at this, but that damage, and the fact that its spec is exactly the same as my current sandy, has enabled me to resist. would look lovley next to my Fender jazz tho. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 7 minutes ago, GisserD said: been looking at this, but that damage, and the fact that its spec is exactly the same as my current sandy, has enabled me to resist. would look lovley next to my Fender jazz tho. Good excuse to leave alone - I personally don’t mind wear and tear, but there is a make offer button - if you could get for under £700 all in - bargain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Cuzzie said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sandberg-California-JM5-Bass-2008-Made-in-Germany-Great-used-condition-/234101593836?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 This is a steal Wow, that really is a beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Came across this and thought it was very nice. Both the bass and the playing were exceptional. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 Way too talented 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chyc Posted July 29, 2021 Share Posted July 29, 2021 1 hour ago, dmccombe7 said: Came across this and thought it was very nice. Both the bass and the playing were exceptional. Impressive playing. On a tangent, I've been really lusting after these Delano The XTender pickups. Every single video shows them to be amazingly versatile, going from J to P via Musicman. Anyone own a set? As a longshot, anyone own a set that I could possible come over and try? They're not easy to come by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonestar Posted August 8, 2021 Share Posted August 8, 2021 I just tried and was very impressed by a Sandberg TT4 Elektra. Anyone know if there is a 5 string version coming out ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNY Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 After years of curiosity and listening to some conflicting opinions regarding Sandberg basses , I decided to take the plunge earlier today and picked up a Greenburst California Superlight TM4. I have been having neck,shoulder and some arm problems in recent years which forced my retirement from playing drums, so I am hoping the light weight of the SL will make for a pleasant playing experience ergonomically speaking. Having heard the bass today I am convinced that tone won’t ever be an issue. 😀 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 9 minutes ago, MNY said: After years of curiosity and listening to some conflicting opinions regarding Sandberg basses , I decided to take the plunge earlier today and picked up a Greenburst California Superlight TM4. I have been having neck,shoulder and some arm problems in recent years which forced my retirement from playing drums, so I am hoping the light weight of the SL will make for a pleasant playing experience ergonomically speaking. Having heard the bass today I am convinced that tone won’t ever be an issue. 😀 Only conflict is good, very good or superb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNY Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 (edited) I appreciate your positive input. On a previous thread when I bought a Fender Jazz Ultra you advised me to look at Sandberg.If I had done so at the time I would now be quite a few quid better off. 😞 Edited August 14, 2021 by MNY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNY Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 25 minutes ago, Cuzzie said: Only conflict is good, very good or superb! I appreciate your input. I wish I had listened when buying my Fender Ultra Jazz which I subsequently sold as it was the weight of a small planet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 1 hour ago, MNY said: After years of curiosity and listening to some conflicting opinions regarding Sandberg basses , I decided to take the plunge earlier today and picked up a Greenburst California Superlight TM4. I have been having neck,shoulder and some arm problems in recent years which forced my retirement from playing drums, so I am hoping the light weight of the SL will make for a pleasant playing experience ergonomically speaking. Having heard the bass today I am convinced that tone won’t ever be an issue. 😀 Wee pic of the Sandberg would be nice. @MNY😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 I see Doug Johns has joined the Sandberg artist roster and they’ve built him a 24 fret TT4 with his favourite Barts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 2 hours ago, MNY said: I appreciate your input. I wish I had listened when buying my Fender Ultra Jazz which I subsequently sold as it was the weight of a small planet. It’s all a journey and we are glad you like Sandbergs as much as we do hopefully 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNY Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 (edited) 10 hours ago, dmccombe7 said: Wee pic of the Sandberg would be nice. @MNY😂 The resonance from the body is quite exceptional and the range of tones on offer is so wide that I think after years of trying and not settling on any one bass (effectively going backwards and forwards between other instruments and Fenders ) I have found a bass that seems like it can really do most things very well. The abalone inlays are also totally stunning. 😀 Edited August 15, 2021 by MNY 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNY Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 (edited) 9 hours ago, fretmeister said: I see Doug Johns has joined the Sandberg artist roster and they’ve built him a 24 fret TT4 with his favourite Barts. I believe so. I have followed him for years, he’s an incredible talent. He’s not even a full time bass player. He is a racing car mechanic and engine builder! The Sandberg he has chosen seems to suit him nicely, he still sounds pretty much the same though, which is strange as he has gone from P/J to J/J. Edited August 15, 2021 by MNY 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puzzler Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 New to the bass but recently picked up this VT4 California Heavy Aged Medium Scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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