Sandberg JM4 Hardcore Aged 3TSB Bass ON HOLD

[rosco]

Hey Guys,

I'm new to this forum but have been drooling over many a delicious bass over the past few months

Anyways, it's with a heavy heart that i've decided to put my Sandberg JM4 Hardcore Aged Bass up for sale (inc. Sandberg softcase)
Purely down to bills, bills, bills for the most part, and the fact that I can't part with my 'roadworn' musicman stingray as it's been through too many wars, hence the sentimental attachment!

I know I don't need to rhyme off the facts about these basses here. I spent a month looking for and trying to obtain this bass as it was a nightmare to find a good deal in the UK (or a good finish!), that wasn't been listed at retail price (just over £1400 for the hardcore aged series). As soon as I A/B'd a JM4 with a jazz bass in my local music store I was blown away. To my ears, it sounds like a cross between a musicman and a precision when blended 70/30 on the pickup selection knob, a jazz on roids closer to the bridge and remarkably precision like closer to the neck.. an Amazing instrument. It really is a better bass than my musicman.. better build quality, easier to play and far more versatile.. but like I said, I can't sell the trusted old dear.

Ok, so I purchased this new from a german music store called rockshop.de around 3 months ago new (ironic i know for the best deal they could offer which was £1269 + P&P. It's only been gigged a handful of times, in great condition (all be it a heavy relic!) and setup perfectly! I know the resale value on these bad boys isn't the best (god knows why as they're phenomenal instruments with a better build quality than any fender or musicman i've ever played) but I don't really want to part with it for any less than £850 + P&P.

I know the market place for relic'd instruments isn't as prosperous as 'mint condition', but anyone interested in this beaut will no doubt be a 'beaten up fender/jaco nut' who craves a bass riddled with mojo It's by far the best relic job i've see on this line of sandbergs so far..probably due to the ideal finish, 3TSB.

Anyways, drop us a PM if you're interested. I'll happily post to the UK (insured), but would prefer local pickup if possible as it doesn't come with a hardcase (Glasgow based, happy to do a wee jaunt e.g. Edinburgh or a half way meet as well).

Please excuse the average quality mobile phone pics btw. As always, they really don't do the finish justice and I can happily borrow a digital camera if anyone fancies a more detailed swatch

Cheers

Ross

Edited August 11, 2010 by rosco

[JamieBenzies]

In a word, that is badass.

[Veils]

I've been lusting after getting a Sandberg back for some time now. If that had 5 strings I'd be up it like a rat up a drainpipe.

[fraff]

I probably bore BCers senseless with my banging on about how amazing these sandbergs are, but I'm going to say it again - these basses are absolutely knockout. I really want a hardcore aged one, tho probably a PM set up rather than a JM and, I know it's irrational, but I have a mental block about sunbursts - so lovely as this is it's not for me (tho anyone with a hardcore aged sky blue PM should live in fear of having their arm ripped off...)

Anyways, have a slightly rambling bump on me for a fantasic bass!

[rosco]

Cheers for the bumps and encouragement guys

[rosco]

Bump

[rosco]

PMs replied

[rosco]

Bump!

[Bassnut62]

[quote name='rosco' post='917273' date='Aug 6 2010, 06:27 PM']Bump![/quote]

another bump from another Sandberg fan.
These trylu are extraordinary instruments.
I reckon Leo Fender himself would have been envious of making an instrument this good.
if i didn't already own the Deluxe version of this bass, I would be thieving to buy this at that price.

good luck seller and enjoy buyer

[rosco]

Bass is on hold for just now. Thanks for the interest guys