Does any one know much aboout the Sandberg Custom Thinline Fretless basses

DAcat · #1 03-15-2009, 02:02 PM

I'm looking

for a good fretless with a thin neck...less than 1.5 inches at the nut. I've had an MTD Z4 fretless and though I loved it, it was too big for my hands-as was the fretless Jazz Bass before it. I like the way the Ibanez SR basses play but their low end fretless basses are "junk"(sorry Ibanez). But Ibanez high end fretted basses are just about right for my hands and Iand I like how they play and sound, and I suppose that I could de-fret one,(I don't have a clue how though) but I'd rather have a dedicated fretless bass-not that that makes any sense-I know Jaco yanked the frets out of his fretted J bass

!! Anyway I read that the Sandberg Thinline Custom bass may have a thin neck-but I could not find the exact specs on the neck, nor could I find out if it comes in a 4 string model which I would want,or how to contact them. Any other thing necked basses of the 4-string variety that anyone can think of would be appreciated. thanks and Peace...DAcat

OneMoreRobot · #2 03-15-2009, 02:12 PM

I didn't know there were basses with less than 1.5" nut widths... Shows how much I know haha. That string spacing would kill me. I can't slap on this OLP I'm borrowing right now cuz the string spacing is two tight for my MONSTA hands...

snyderz · #3 03-15-2009, 06:54 PM

My Dean Edge 4 fretless has a nut a hair less than 1 1/2". Actually closer to 1 7/16. Plays pretty good for a 'junker'. I googled Sandberg basses, and there were numerous US dealers you could contact for info.

DAcat · #4 03-15-2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by snyderz

My Dean Edge 4 fretless has a nut a hair less than 1 1/2". Actually closer to 1 7/16. Plays pretty good for a 'junker'. I googled Sandberg basses, and there were numerous US dealers you could contact for info.

Maybe the 1.5 inch width is'nt the problem as much as the radius and how fat it gets as you go up the neck...thanks...Peace...DAcat

Don't Panic · #5 03-16-2009, 03:29 AM

I played the Thinline at the local dealer when I picked up my JM4.
It felt really good! Very thin neck. The Delano pickup delivers a very defined and precise tone. I loved it.

mongo2 · #6 03-16-2009, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by OneMoreRobot

I didn't know there were basses with less than 1.5" nut widths... Shows how much I know haha. That string spacing would kill me. I can't slap on this OLP I'm borrowing right now cuz the string spacing is two tight for my MONSTA hands...

The original nut width on a Fender Jazz was 1-7/16" and that continued well into the '70s.

macmrkt · #7 03-16-2009, 09:34 AM

I owned one. 5 string. Awesome fretless bass. One of the 5 best sounding I've played, but of them all, this was probably the most comfortable to play on. Versatile sounds.

DAcat · #8 03-16-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by macmrkt

I owned one. 5 string. Awesome fretless bass. One of the 5 best sounding I've played, but of them all, this was probably the most comfortable to play on. Versatile sounds.

the original nut width on a Fender Jazz was 1-7/16" and that continued well into the '70s.
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thanks guys...I will try and find one and try it out...Peace...DAcat

Hopper · #9 03-21-2009, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by DAcat

Anyway I read that the Sandberg Thinline Custom bass may have a thin neck-but I could not find the exact specs on the neck

It definately doesn't have a thin neck - in fact the one I played was rather cumbersome and wouldn't sit up on the lap without slipping off. I'm not sure what 'thinline' refers to with this bass. Also, it had an untreated rosewood board that already had teeth marks from the strings even though it hadn't left the shop yet.

DAcat · #10 03-21-2009, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Hopper

It definately doesn't have a thin neck - in fact the one I played was rather cumbersome and wouldn't sit up on the lap without slipping off. I'm not sure what 'thinline' refers to with this bass. Also, it had an untreated rosewood board that already had teeth marks from the strings even though it hadn't left the shop yet.

Although earlier in the thread Macmrkrt said...

"I played the Thinline at the local dealer when I picked up my JM4.It felt really good! Very thin neck. The Delano pickup delivers a very defined and precise tone. I loved it".

Well-which is it? These Custom Thinline basses have really caught my eye , and it may be a long time before I get to try one out sinc I live out in the boonies...Sandberg owners tell me more if you can...Peace...DAcat

macmrkt · #11 03-21-2009, 07:45 PM

I wasn't comparing to typical fretted basses - I was comparing to the best sounding fretless basses I'd owned - an F Bass Alain Caron 6, a Turner Renaissance 5, a Worp Acoustic 5. Interesting tone was the first priority, and I adjust to most neck configs. However, none of these were very comfortable on a strap, with the Turner and Worp being downright annoying. I don't play sitting down much on stage, so I can't comment on that. But given the trade offs for how the bass sits on your body and the reach and hand position, I'd eventually gave up on the others and settled for the Sandberg TC5 as a nice tradeoff.

robert kramers · #12 06-15-2010, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DAcat

I'm looking

for a good fretless with a thin neck...less than 1.5 inches at the nut. I've had an MTD Z4 fretless and though I loved it, it was too big for my hands-as was the fretless Jazz Bass before it. I like the way the Ibanez SR basses play but their low end fretless basses are "junk"(sorry Ibanez). But Ibanez high end fretted basses are just about right for my hands and Iand I like how they play and sound, and I suppose that I could de-fret one,(I don't have a clue how though) but I'd rather have a dedicated fretless bass-not that that makes any sense-I know Jaco yanked the frets out of his fretted J bass

!! Anyway I read that the Sandberg Thinline Custom bass may have a thin neck-but I could not find the exact specs on the neck, nor could I find out if it comes in a 4 string model which I would want,or how to contact them. Any other thing necked basses of the 4-string variety that anyone can think of would be appreciated. thanks and Peace...DAcat

hi

I own one myself!
As a matter of fact I have an endorsement with Sandberg.
I have got a 5 string fretless and it is the very best fretless I have ever heard.
My next bass is going to be a fretted version (see the Sandberg thinline gallery)

funkindave · #13 07-13-2010, 05:05 PM

Of the collection of 13 fretted basses I have...(an 84' custom Wal, Zon sonus Special, Modulus Quantum 5 and tons others), I have one fretless...a Sandberg Custom thinline 5!!
It's all i need (i get a lot of fretless calls)!!
Amazing tone, sustain, playability, balance, weight, build etc...
Oh yeah.. it looks Superb too.
A KEEPER!!

marcblum · #14 01-28-2013, 11:58 PM

Three months ago I bought a used Sandberg Thinline fretless 6. Wonderful Instrument with great playability and singing tone. I was immediately complimented by fellow musicians and audiance, that my new bass sounded wonderful. (this speaks more than any comment I could give)