krispn Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 (edited) I think my current p pick up is just about right on the money for me but I’m willing to give one more pick up a chance to usurp it... but just one last chance! 😀 Edited February 20, 2021 by krispn 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted February 20, 2021 Share Posted February 20, 2021 I went for the Aguilar in my Electra, unfortunately no passive option on the newer Electra but it does sound really sweet with original pre, a lot warmer than the stock sound (which was also great). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 14 hours ago, krispn said: I think my current p pick up is just about right on the money for me but I’m willing to give one more pick up a chance to usurp it... but just one last chance! 😀 I see a plan coming together here... You buy the '58, decide it's no different from what you've already got - and then sell me one of them to me 😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 7 minutes ago, scrumpymike said: I see a plan coming together here... You buy the '58, decide it's no different from what you've already got - and then sell me one of them to me 😊 Unless I intercept it on the way down 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted February 21, 2021 Share Posted February 21, 2021 2 hours ago, scrumpymike said: I see a plan coming together here... You buy the '58, decide it's no different from what you've already got - and then sell me one of them to me 😊 Or fit the ‘58 into a ‘51 P bass project thus having two equally great sounding basses one round on flats right😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrixn1 Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 On 06/01/2021 at 01:08, jrixn1 said: Here's a VM5 I got a couple of months ago, although I think it would look better with a tort pickguard. However, the Sandberg shop (https://sandbergshop.gambiocloud.com) no longer seems to ship to the UK Update of my experience of the Sandberg/EU/Covid/Brexit situation. Ordered the pickguard on 6th Jan via Synergy (the UK distributor). Arrived this morning 22nd Feb; delay due to German lockdown and then courier delays. Alan from Synergy is responsive and helpful. I actually decided not to keep the bass in the end, so the pickguard is currently in the basschat marketplace if anyone's interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will4bass Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 (edited) My great Sandberg Series 1 6 string 1993: 100% original, 100% greatness from the time that Sandberg was focusing on hi quality luthery basses with different designs. (However: consider selling it.) Edited February 28, 2021 by will4bass 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Very nice indeed. Liking that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dov65 Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 And finished 🤗...Nordstrand Big Singles, Hipshot Ultralites, Sandberg bridge, 3d printed covers by @GisserD, KiOgon loom...well happy 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 WOW that is so nice Dave 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 (edited) Has anyone played a VM5 with Aguilar pickups and preamp? I was looking at VM5s and noticed a very nice shell pink and orange, soft aged, with Aguilar pickups. Apparently this is an option from 2020! I had no idea. But am very interested! Edited March 4, 2021 by M@23 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Just received the exciting news that my new bass is in transit.... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassApprentice Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Anyone able to help Andy over there? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 BT7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andytoad Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 13 hours ago, BassApprentice said: Anyone able to help Andy over there? 11 hours ago, Cuzzie said: BT7 Cheers both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Finally got round to grabbing a pic of my recently acquired (off this FS forum) Cali s-s. Jazz Flats fitted, just completed my usual super-low set-up by doing the intonation, and I think this is a keeper - even though my two Andy Rogers 30"-scale custom builds will always be my go-to gig basses. I can honestly say I'm deeply impressed with my first Sandberg. It's the best sub-£1500 'manufactured' s-s bass I've played. http:// 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 Thought i'd run thru our set list today while standing for a change and started using my Jazz mainly because its always readily available and after about 45mins my shoulder and back started to ache so i finished the first set of about 60-70 mins approx. Took a break for lunch and decided to bring my Sandberg VM4 out its case for the 2nd set. I couldn't believe how light it felt compared to the Jazz bass. 2nd set of 80mins without issue. That is why its my gigging bass these days plus it just sounds and feels so nice. Does leave me thinking i should try the Marlowe Jazz as suggested by @Cuzzie few months back. I love the sound of Jazz basses but the Fender weight could be a problem for a full gig now that i'm getting a wee bit older and gig lazy because of Covid. Does the Marlowe Jazz compare with the VM4 with regards weight. Gout our first gig booked in October so once band all vaccinated its straight into rehearsals Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 (edited) 7 minutes ago, dmccombe7 said: Thought i'd run thru our set list today while standing for a change and started using my Jazz mainly because its always readily available and after about 45mins my shoulder and back started to ache so i finished the first set of about 60-70 mins approx. Took a break for lunch and decided to bring my Sandberg VM4 out its case for the 2nd set. I couldn't believe how light it felt compared to the Jazz bass. 2nd set of 80mins without issue. That is why its my gigging bass these days plus it just sounds and feels so nice. Does leave me thinking i should try the Marlowe Jazz as suggested by @Cuzzie few months back. I love the sound of Jazz basses but the Fender weight could be a problem for a full gig now that i'm getting a wee bit older and gig lazy because of Covid. Does the Marlowe Jazz compare with the VM4 with regards weight. Gout our first gig booked in October so once band all vaccinated its straight into rehearsals Dave Shame you are a long way up the road and not down the road or you could have tried mine! Mine is old shape so has a bit extra mass but balances well and does not feel heavy at all, it is a little heavier than my precision’s, but I would think with the shapes as they are now it should be very similar to your VM4 in weight There is also the Martin Mendez sig bass which will be the same as your VM but jazzy picks Edited March 10, 2021 by Cuzzie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 (edited) 50 minutes ago, Cuzzie said: Shame you are a long way up the road and not down the road or you could have tried mine! Mine is old shape so has a bit extra mass but balances well and does not feel heavy at all, it is a little heavier than my precision’s, but I would think with the shapes as they are now it should be very similar to your VM4 in weight There is also the Martin Mendez sig bass which will be the same as your VM but jazzy picks Don't think i've seen the Martin Mendez version. Off to google UPDATE : had a listen to the Mendez Jazz but not so keen. Had another listen to the Marlowe and it just sounds so much nicer. Dave Edited March 10, 2021 by dmccombe7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 14 minutes ago, dmccombe7 said: Don't think i've seen the Martin Mendez version. Off to google UPDATE : had a listen to the Mendez Jazz but not so keen. Had another listen to the Marlowe and it just sounds so much nicer. Dave MarloweDK is the absolute nuts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 Superlight for the win! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted March 10, 2021 Share Posted March 10, 2021 1 minute ago, fretmeister said: Superlight for the win! That too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 This is an amazing custom paint job and build https://www.instagram.com/p/CMRSBG4IiXa/?igshid=1qbsbujnmhe5g 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 (edited) NBD Arrived this morning. It's basically an "if Geddy had visited Sandberg" bass. Satin body, the Black Label Pickups and passive VVT electrics. Nice and light at 8lbs too. Couldn't decide on pickguard so got a couple of spares... Edited March 13, 2021 by ead 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted March 12, 2021 Share Posted March 12, 2021 Wow, that’s a stunner ead 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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