Cuzzie Posted June 11, 2020 Posted June 11, 2020 Is the one on reverb? i was just about to post the link Quote
Bernardo Posted June 11, 2020 Author Posted June 11, 2020 Just now, Cuzzie said: Is the one on reverb? i was just about to post the link Yes 1 Quote
Bernardo Posted June 11, 2020 Author Posted June 11, 2020 And then I found this amongst others:- https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Mensinger_Joker_4p.html Quote
edstraker123 Posted June 11, 2020 Posted June 11, 2020 https://www.pmtonline.co.uk/gibson-2019-eb-bass-4-string-natural-satin#product-details 6 Kg's -cracking bass . Quote
Happy Jack Posted June 11, 2020 Posted June 11, 2020 5 minutes ago, edstraker123 said: https://www.pmtonline.co.uk/gibson-2019-eb-bass-4-string-natural-satin#product-details 6 Kg's -cracking bass . Which bit is it cracking? 1 Quote
ezbass Posted June 11, 2020 Posted June 11, 2020 51 minutes ago, edstraker123 said: https://www.pmtonline.co.uk/gibson-2019-eb-bass-4-string-natural-satin#product-details 6 Kg's -cracking bass . 45 minutes ago, Happy Jack said: Which bit is it cracking? At that weight, the next owner’s shoulder! 2 Quote
Grahambythesea Posted June 12, 2020 Posted June 12, 2020 14 hours ago, edstraker123 said: https://www.pmtonline.co.uk/gibson-2019-eb-bass-4-string-natural-satin#product-details 6 Kg's -cracking bass . I think you got the weight wrong, these weigh in at a mere 3.5kg as does the previous incarnation the 2013/14 model. Quote
Hellzero Posted June 12, 2020 Posted June 12, 2020 27 minutes ago, Grahambythesea said: I think you got the weight wrong, these weigh in at a mere 3.5kg as does the previous incarnation the 2013/14 model. Without the strings. 🤣 2 Quote
edstraker123 Posted June 12, 2020 Posted June 12, 2020 Ha Ha, - yes I've got one and know how light it is - copied the weight of the PMT site and that'll include the bag and packaging etc. Schoolboy error !😁 Quote
Raslee Posted June 12, 2020 Posted June 12, 2020 (edited) I confess to having become a recent Sandberg convert. However, I also own a 7.8lb Stingray Special (Aqua sparkle) - have you tried the Stingray Special? Absolutely brilliant, more versatile than its predecessors and super light too. Edited June 12, 2020 by Raslee Quote
Bernardo Posted June 12, 2020 Author Posted June 12, 2020 3 hours ago, Raslee said: I confess to having become a recent Sandberg convert. However, I also own a 7.8lb Stingray Special (Aqua sparkle) - have you tried the Stingray Special? Absolutely brilliant, more versatile than its predecessors and super light too. That’s what actually promoted my thoughts. When I saw they were round the 8lb mark I was interested. New they’re a bit over budget and there’s very few second hand about. Likewise the Sandberg SL basses. Few and far between. Quote
Bernardo Posted June 13, 2020 Author Posted June 13, 2020 It never ends. Attracted by the Sandberg and Elwood L looks pretty good. Obvious problem living in Leeds I can't just pop to the shop and play one and it isn't chicken feed we're talking. Quote
Cuzzie Posted June 13, 2020 Posted June 13, 2020 Aren’t all shops allowed to open on Monday? Maybe you can find somewhere that has as many of the ones you like in stock and have a noodle Quote
Bernardo Posted June 13, 2020 Author Posted June 13, 2020 2 hours ago, Cuzzie said: Aren’t all shops allowed to open on Monday? Maybe you can find somewhere that has as many of the ones you like in stock and have a noodle I’ll Google furiously but I can’t see there’ll be many Sandberg SLs or Elwood Ls close by. Bass Direct is a 5 hour round trip and I’m working. Quote
Cuzzie Posted June 13, 2020 Posted June 13, 2020 I can speak for Sandberg happily and say that if you haven’t tried one before, th et are incredibly consistent across the range in terms or neck profile, they are all plek’d etc. If they have a MarloweDK in store - that is a different neck profile to the others. There is a PMT in Leeds - you could try them and see - it may be that the feel is a non starter for you no matter what the weight is. I presume they would also have a Stingray Special to try to. If you like a Sandy you may then opt for a blind buy new knowing you can in all likelihood send back, or jump on a used one if it becomes available? May be a plan? Quote
chris_b Posted June 13, 2020 Posted June 13, 2020 On 11/06/2020 at 08:23, Bernardo said: Given back issues I want it to be relatively, whatever that means, lightweight. How about the new Warwick/Sadowsky MetroExpress basses. They are guaranteed to weigh less than 9lbs, and on a dark stage they won't look like a Fender at all. Quote
ClassicVibes Posted June 13, 2020 Posted June 13, 2020 4 hours ago, chris_b said: How about the new Warwick/Sadowsky MetroExpress basses. They are guaranteed to weigh less than 9lbs, and on a dark stage they won't look like a Fender at all. I think I would rather grab a Japanese Metro Express whilst they're still available. 1 Quote
Bernardo Posted June 13, 2020 Author Posted June 13, 2020 10 hours ago, Cuzzie said: I can speak for Sandberg happily and say that if you haven’t tried one before, th et are incredibly consistent across the range in terms or neck profile, they are all plek’d etc. If they have a MarloweDK in store - that is a different neck profile to the others. There is a PMT in Leeds - you could try them and see - it may be that the feel is a non starter for you no matter what the weight is. I presume they would also have a Stingray Special to try to. If you like a Sandy you may then opt for a blind buy new knowing you can in all likelihood send back, or jump on a used one if it becomes available? May be a plan? This is their Leeds stock. Quote
Bernardo Posted June 14, 2020 Author Posted June 14, 2020 Sod it - went for the Redburst in Spain. Did more reading, thought about my back, what I need is something pretty versatile and ultra light that's of impeccable quality. Didn't think I'd get much better for the cash. Now I have to think about the various things I could do with flogging to compensate US Telecaster anyone? How about a Sire V7, Danelectro 63 Long scale, Jack Casady Signature Epiphone in gold, Revelation RPB65, a Sterling Sub in Walnut, a Trio pedal or a Korg D1600 multitrack recorder, or even a Sheffield Wednesday season ticket anyone?! Quote
ezbass Posted June 14, 2020 Posted June 14, 2020 45 minutes ago, Bernardo said: Sod it - went for the Redburst in Spain. Did more reading, thought about my back, what I need is something pretty versatile and ultra light that's of impeccable quality. Didn't think I'd get much better for the cash. Ooh, exciting times! Pics ASAP! Quote
Bernardo Posted June 14, 2020 Author Posted June 14, 2020 7 minutes ago, ezbass said: Ooh, exciting times! Pics ASAP! This is from Reverb 5 Quote
JottoSW1 Posted June 14, 2020 Posted June 14, 2020 On 11/06/2020 at 09:23, Silvia Bluejay said: Paging @Happy Jack. Hint hint - Mike Lull Basses. Have you seen the Mike Lull Thunderbird for sale on one of the Facebook Pages. Glorious 1 Quote
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