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Can't decide between Fender and Sandberg

Sandberg or Fender?

  • Sandberg California Tm Supreme

    Votes: 87 64.9%
  • Fender American Deluxe Jazz Bass

    Votes: 47 35.1%

  • Total voters
    134
I've only learned about Sandberg Basses in the past year or so...only because I'm lucky enough to know a band whose bassist works for them...

I have played and owned many nice instruments over the years and had just purchased a Lakland 55-94 when I met him and got turned onto these basses...and I can HONESTLY say that the TM5 Supreme would be my choice over the Lakland if I had to do it all over again...

It is an INCREDIBLE playing and sounding bass...you will not regret it

All the best!!!
 
Sandberg
If a "stock" fender was what you were looking for you wouldn't even consider the deluxe. so If you want modern versatility in a bass that's really well made and fun to play with an insanely good preamp then get the Sandberg. if you want a stock passive bass get the fender standard or vintage reissue, skip on the fender deluxe.
 
I have played fenders, for many years.
I have also recently been introduced to Sandberg. My friend has a Electra TT4.
The built is by far better than fender import models. Even comparable to American made Fenders.
The tone is great as well on the import Sandberg I played. It had the 2 band active, or passive feature.
As far as I can see, Sandberg basses rock just as good as Fenders.
Try one, you won't be disappointed.