fretmeister Posted January 25, 2022 Posted January 25, 2022 (edited) I really want one! Edited January 25, 2022 by fretmeister 12 Quote
fretmeister Posted January 25, 2022 Author Posted January 25, 2022 It will no doubt be lighter in weight, have my favourite neck in the world, and as Gregor has said the price will be the same as a VS of similar spec (1 pickup, active) it will be £1000 cheaper than the competition too... (aged ones not included). Quote
40hz Posted January 25, 2022 Posted January 25, 2022 Isn't this just a slight remodel of the Basic? I had one and LOVED it! Quote
fretmeister Posted January 25, 2022 Author Posted January 25, 2022 1 hour ago, 40hz said: Isn't this just a slight remodel of the Basic? I had one and LOVED it! Different body shape, 22 frets, different neck profile (I believe) and the pickup is now in proper ray position. On the Basic it was much further forward, more P sounding. I'd still rip the Delano out of it and put in something I like more! Quote
ead Posted January 25, 2022 Posted January 25, 2022 Just ordered one, not a word to Mrs ead please folks... 1 1 2 Quote
fretmeister Posted January 25, 2022 Author Posted January 25, 2022 4 minutes ago, ead said: Just ordered one, not a word to Mrs ead please folks... When she finds out - give me first refusal please! (On the bass, I've already got 1 wife and mother in law) 5 Quote
ead Posted January 25, 2022 Posted January 25, 2022 11 minutes ago, fretmeister said: When she finds out - give me first refusal please! (On the bass, I've already got 1 wife and mother in law) Ah OK, I thought you were after the saintly Mrs ead for a moment. 1 Quote
40hz Posted January 25, 2022 Posted January 25, 2022 1 hour ago, fretmeister said: Different body shape, 22 frets, different neck profile (I believe) and the pickup is now in proper ray position. On the Basic it was much further forward, more P sounding. I'd still rip the Delano out of it and put in something I like more! That pickup looks to be in the same position? And tonally, that video is exactly what my Basic sounded like. I do like it though! It is definitely nicer looking. Quote
BillyBass Posted January 25, 2022 Posted January 25, 2022 GAK sent me an e-mail today announcing that they have some American Stingrays back in stock. Lovely looking basses, starting at £2750, up to £3k if you want a matching headstock and a white pick up! So I'll be interested to see how much these are. I bought a G&L Tribute Kiloton last week and I love it. The pick up placement looks about the same as these Sandbergs. Quote
ead Posted January 25, 2022 Posted January 25, 2022 1 minute ago, BillyBass said: GAK sent me an e-mail today announcing that they have some American Stingrays back in stock. Lovely looking basses, starting at £2750, up to £3k if you want a matching headstock and a white pick up! So I'll be interested to see how much these are. I bought a G&L Tribute Kiloton last week and I love it. The pick up placement looks about the same as these Sandbergs. I was quoted £1,364 from Classic & Cool Guitars. 1 Quote
BillyBass Posted January 25, 2022 Posted January 25, 2022 37 minutes ago, ead said: I was quoted £1,364 from Classic & Cool Guitars. So, half the price of cheapest new Stingray! And it's made in Germany I presume, not in Cortek's factory in Indonesia. Considering how everything is going up in price, that's not bad really. Quote
fretmeister Posted January 25, 2022 Author Posted January 25, 2022 42 minutes ago, ead said: I was quoted £1,364 from Classic & Cool Guitars. Damn that's good value. When is it coming? Quote
fretmeister Posted January 25, 2022 Author Posted January 25, 2022 46 minutes ago, 40hz said: That pickup looks to be in the same position? And tonally, that video is exactly what my Basic sounded like. I do like it though! It is definitely nicer looking. It's quite a bit further back towards the bridge - the 24 fret on the basic makes it look different. Quote
fretmeister Posted January 25, 2022 Author Posted January 25, 2022 55 minutes ago, ead said: I was quoted £1,364 from Classic & Cool Guitars. Looks like I'm going to be selling some things then. I really want one. I've got an amp, a PRS I hardly ever play, and I might let one of my Mezzo's go too. Should get me close enough. Quote
ead Posted January 25, 2022 Posted January 25, 2022 1 hour ago, fretmeister said: Damn that's good value. When is it coming? I'm being quoted 10-12 months. My last Sandberg came in 9 months so looks like things are getting busier over there. 1 Quote
horrorshowbass Posted January 25, 2022 Posted January 25, 2022 3 hours ago, BillyBass said: GAK sent me an e-mail today announcing that they have some American Stingrays back in stock. Lovely looking basses, starting at £2750, up to £3k if you want a matching headstock and a white pick up! So I'll be interested to see how much these are. I bought a G&L Tribute Kiloton last week and I love it. The pick up placement looks about the same as these Sandbergs. Want a Kiloton, they look awesome Quote
BillyBass Posted January 25, 2022 Posted January 25, 2022 19 minutes ago, horrorshowbass said: Want a Kiloton, they look awesome They do, and they sound great too. Andertons were flogging them for £379 but they have just put the price up to £499. Guitarguitar still sell them for £399 though. Quote
Quatschmacher Posted January 25, 2022 Posted January 25, 2022 Only two finishes though. 😞 If this had all the options I’d be sorely tempted. Quote
BillyBass Posted January 26, 2022 Posted January 26, 2022 7 hours ago, Quatschmacher said: Only two finishes though. 😞 If this had all the options I’d be sorely tempted. They still have a couple of the older brown ones in stock but it's mainly the new CAR finish. G&L do a black Tribute too with a rosewood fingerboard and inlays but no one seems to have them over here yet. I suppose if there were more finish options the price would rise. Quote
Quatschmacher Posted January 26, 2022 Posted January 26, 2022 2 hours ago, BillyBass said: They still have a couple of the older brown ones in stock but it's mainly the new CAR finish. G&L do a black Tribute too with a rosewood fingerboard and inlays but no one seems to have them over here yet. I suppose if there were more finish options the price would rise. Sorry, we may be talking cross purposes; I was referring to the Sandberg California Central, which only comes in two finishes. 1 Quote
fretmeister Posted January 26, 2022 Author Posted January 26, 2022 If the Central sells well I expect more colours to be made available. It's up to us! We must do our duty! I'm really picky about bass weight so I'm going to raise the money and then hope that a suitably light one arrives with Bass Direct / Thomann / wherever. Quote
Quatschmacher Posted January 26, 2022 Posted January 26, 2022 1 minute ago, fretmeister said: If the Central sells well I expect more colours to be made available. It's up to us! We must do our duty! I'm really picky about bass weight so I'm going to raise the money and then hope that a suitably light one arrives with Bass Direct / Thomann / wherever. A bit chicken and egg though - it would sell better if more colours and fingerboard options were available. Quote
fretmeister Posted January 26, 2022 Author Posted January 26, 2022 Sandberg have always offered more stuff if you ask. If you want a pink one with ebony then get a quote. There's loads of stuff that isn't on the configurator - all California basses are available as 32 inch medium scales too. Quote
LeftyJ Posted January 26, 2022 Posted January 26, 2022 Cool bass, but other than looks it doesn't seem to add a whole lot that they didn't already offer in their Basic model? Quote
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