Supernaut Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 On 24/09/2021 at 16:25, Supernaut said: Finally got around to this and installed the flush mount versions. I used the stock screws that came with the bass to make sure everything was secure. Ordered some DR Fat Beams too. On 24/09/2021 at 19:04, dmccombe7 said: Could you post a pic of the flush mount type as i dont think i've seen that version of straplock. Dave Here is my Sandberg with the flush mount locks: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 On 08/10/2021 at 13:09, Supernaut said: Here is my Sandberg with the flush mount locks: That's a tasty piece of hardware. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishfacefour Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 So I picked up my VM5 a week and a half ago, then immediately had to go away for a week so had no chance to play it! It's a 2004 model in natural ash and a pau ferro fingerboard. It plays nicely (following a quick tweak to the truss rod) and the pickups and preamp sound awesome. Waiting on some new strings and hope to do a final setup this week. Definitely a step up from my Cort which I might have to sell now.. Anyway, here's a couple of pics: 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 That's a beautiful bass! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassApprentice Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Pretty sure I saw that for sale near me, was sorely tempted as that's a great combo! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineweasel Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Very nice looking VM5. I’ve been playing with a similar one in the Sandberg Configurator. It’s much newer than 2004 though, that body shape was only introduced in 2015. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishfacefour Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 (edited) Hmm interesting. That was my first thought when I saw the ad. I've double checked the Sandberg site now and I clearly read the serial number wrong. It's actually a 2016 model. Need to put my glasses on when doing these things! 🙄 Edited October 19, 2021 by Fishfacefour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishfacefour Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 1 hour ago, pineweasel said: Very nice looking VM5. I’ve been playing with a similar one in the Sandberg Configurator. That's a very dangerous tool to play with! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Do the new shape Sandberg California series use solid or split shaft pots for the preamp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 When I removed my preamp I’m pretty sure it was solid shaft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Mine were deffo solid shafts. Are we allowed to say that nowadays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 (edited) 15 hours ago, ead said: Mine were deffo solid shafts. Are we allowed to say that nowadays Edited October 25, 2021 by Frank Blank 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quatschmacher Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Looks like Sandberg are going to launch a Stingray-type model. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Buttercream or orange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Natural with maple neck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quatschmacher Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 I suggested honeyburst as it’s a great stingray colour that has been discontinued. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassApprentice Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 Shell Pink. Because Pink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Munurmunuh Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 2 hours ago, BassApprentice said: Shell Pink. Because Pink. Can't remember where I found this photo, but yeah 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 47 minutes ago, Ricky Rioli said: Can't remember where I found this photo, but yeah That's tasty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 Sandberg TM owners - does the coil tap select the front or back coils of the MM pickup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 On 26/10/2021 at 17:06, Quatschmacher said: Looks like Sandberg are going to launch a Stingray-type model. I want that so much and I don't even know anything about it yet! Well, they'll put a Delano pickup in it and I'll have to burn that in the garden and replace it with something good, but other than that... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 On 26/10/2021 at 18:29, BassApprentice said: Shell Pink. Because Pink. This is a nice pink Sandberg 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineweasel Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 7 hours ago, Supernaut said: Sandberg TM owners - does the coil tap select the front or back coils of the MM pickup? It’s the neck coil 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 9 hours ago, pineweasel said: It’s the neck coil I'm assuming you mean the front part of the MM pickup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Supernaut said: I'm assuming you mean the front part of the MM pickup? Coil closest to the neck = front Coil closest to the bridge = back. There are a minority of weirdos who claim the bridge is the front but they should be secured in a treatment centre next to those who put pineapple on pizza. 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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