BassApprentice Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Well.... Lovely and light. Few little knocks and stuff but nothing that would put you off for under £400. Little rattle on the G Tuner but little bit of tape sorted that right out! Weird little kink in a string that I hadn't seen before. Must have been resting on that for a while! Quick clean and change to LaBella tapes and happy days! Will do a NBD tomorrow after a wee play to work out settings etc. Also, i think I'll drop Sandberg and email and see if I can get a tort guard since they do one for the white version. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRBboy Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Good score @BassApprentice, congrats! Would definitely look cool with a tort pg, although black looks badass too. I'd be tempted to see how much it would cost to get a gold anodised one made.... Or maybe tiger pattern! Getting carried away now..... 🤪 If they made a 5 string Electra, I would have bought one a long time ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Very nice. Worth checking with Jack's Instrument Services too as he will make you a good replacement if the Sandberg option is not available / quite costly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baceface Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 20 hours ago, BassApprentice said: Also, i think I'll drop Sandberg and email and see if I can get a tort guard since they do one for the white version. I do like a black/tort combination. Have taken the liberty of a little mockup, although it's obvious what they look like as there are plenty of California series basses using this combination. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassApprentice Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Nice job @Baceface Dropped them an email so we'll see what happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 15 hours ago, BassApprentice said: Nice job @Baceface Dropped them an email so we'll see what happens It shouldn't be a problem. I bought my VM4 with a black pickguard, and later I contacted them to order a parchment white one. They do sell all sorts of bits and pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammybass Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 I shall be joining this auspicious club later today! Is there an initiation ordeal I have to go through? 😬 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 3 minutes ago, Sammybass said: I shall be joining this auspicious club later today! Is there an initiation ordeal I have to go through? 😬 The welcoming committee will heating up the crumpets and oiling the paddle in anticipation. 😳😖 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammybass Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 5 minutes ago, ezbass said: The welcoming committee will heating up the crumpets and oiling the paddle in anticipation. 😳😖 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 12 minutes ago, Sammybass said: I shall be joining this auspicious club later today! Is there an initiation ordeal I have to go through? 😬 Post pictures-denounce your former life and be reborn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammybass Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 3 minutes ago, Cuzzie said: Post pictures-denounce your former life and be reborn 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickJ Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 (edited) 49 minutes ago, Sammybass said: Nice! And if it was a 4 string it would be the exact bass I'm looking for to complete my holy trinity. Edited August 5, 2020 by PatrickJ 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 1 hour ago, Sammybass said: Welcome with open arms 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dov65 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Fancied a change away from the normal run o the mill and received this yesterday. First dabble with a Sandberg & very impressed 🙂... 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Excellent choice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexh7686 Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 Hey all. I’m thinking about picking up a Sandberg but not sure which to get. I’ve got it down to the TT4 or the TM4. I’ve not played the TM4 but sounds great online and think the humbucker would help with some of the more classic rock stuff I’ll play. Mainly be playing classic rock and gospel stuff. Wondering if anyone has tried both and what their recommendations would be? Thanks for the help. Alex 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 The TT4 has the pick ups in the classic 60s position, if that is your Sound, you will do swimmingly with it, that depends on what pick up options you like. standard Sandberg issue are Delano’s with a Delano preamp, but you can ask for Sandberg black labels, Sandberg own or Haüssel pick ups - there may be a charge - only you know if you prefer active or passive. TM is also a great bass and will give a slightly different push to the sound blending in the MM - if you want a Stingray sound from it, you won’t get it, wrong position, wrong preamp. If you like Toto - Shem Von Schoeck their bassist uses a TM - great great sound. They are so well made you will get them to do what you want - sounds like you are veering towards the TM...? FYI for anyone else out there, I have heard a rumour that they will fit the Umbo tone circuit To defo the VS4 and VM4 if you want, possibly others..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 My new TT4 passive will have the Black Label p/ups and a Vol/Vol/Tone circuit. Best combo for what I play in the bands I'm in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 11 hours ago, alexh7686 said: Hey all. I’m thinking about picking up a Sandberg but not sure which to get. I’ve got it down to the TT4 or the TM4. I’ve not played the TM4 but sounds great online and think the humbucker would help with some of the more classic rock stuff I’ll play. Mainly be playing classic rock and gospel stuff. Wondering if anyone has tried both and what their recommendations would be? Thanks for the help. Alex I use a VM4 in a 70's Glam Rock covers band and it will also work very well in a classic rock covers band. Has more depth than my Fender J bass. The Humbucker gives the P pick up that little bit of edge to the sound. I would say a bit more hi-mid tone than treble like you get from a Stingray. That might be down to my Mesa tube amp tho. Great basses and you won't be disappointed. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammybass Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 So I’m new to all things Sandberg. Which pickups do I have? 🤨 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 With the Branding they look like in House sandberg ones. If it’s completely stock email sandberg with the serial number of the bass and they will definitively tell you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammybass Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 1 minute ago, Cuzzie said: With the Branding they look like in House sandberg ones. If it’s completely stock email sandberg with the serial number of the bass and they will definitively tell you That’s what I figured. It sounds great though even with the existing dead strings. New Elixirs going on tomorrow so I’ll whack it through my Barefaced BT2 and see what it’s got!! 😃😃😃 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dov65 Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 How does this Configurator work then regarding price ? Is there 20% UK VAT to be added to the total ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opticaleye Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 16 minutes ago, Sammybass said: So I’m new to all things Sandberg. Which pickups do I have? 🤨 They're the Sandberg ceramic. My suspicion is that they are made by Delano to Sandberg's spec. I've previously owned a TM4, an active TT4, and I currently own a TT4 passive. I'm a massive fan of the Sandberg Alnicos in the current TT4 passive and find them very versatile. The front pickup by itself is way better than any Fender Jazz I've owned or played and both pickups together is a great sound too. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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