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Club Sandberg (part 2)

#2,122
Hi shwashwa :)

shwashwa said:
Actually I would be interested in this also. Would they do that?
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Everything is possible! Not only the combinations you can find on the configurator!

e.g.

pa_tt4_serpentine.jpg


But it will be a custom built.

They have to run the CNC machine just for your bass instead of routing six identical basses.

This will make it more expensive.

greetings

Wise(b)ass
 
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Cuzzie said:
The original and first prototype Stingray had a split coil in the position not an MM type we associate now
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I know, I think when I saw it it was what trigger my 'experiments'... can't be certain, it was a while ago and both events happened around the same time, but I think I was thinking of experimenting with positions... then I saw that picture of the prototype, and I decided to also try different pickups.

I had several OLP basses at the time (I had a silly phase) and I routed one under the pickguard so that I could move the pickup about (from its normal position to various places closer to the neck). Then I tried the Seymour Duncan SMB4A that I had installed already, at various points, a Nordstrand MM4.2 and a GFS I think. And I also used a model P and a DiMarzio... I forget the name, the one with the blades. (DP127, I just checked). Oh and a Jazz one... but I don't remember what it was (it was either one of a set from a Fender CIJ 75RI, or from a mexican standard)...

I wish I had recorded my impressions and some audio too :crying:

The thing I remember the most is: I like a MM pickup anywhere! But I prefer it where it is in a Stingray, and also that a Precision pickup at the same location keeps a lot of the Stingray character, although it was a bit 'sharper'.

Maybe I should find another cheap bass with a large pickguard and experiment again. ;)
 
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J_Bass said:
It looks like it has one, engraved below the E string. If you zoom in you can see some numbers. Just not the stamp.

What is the hierarchy on these basses?

The Supreme is made in Germany? Is it top of the line, budget? How much for these new?

Is an even trade fair, or should I ask for some money?

Thank you.
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Both are good basses. What is the value of your Fender AVRI? The bass you are looking at trading has a street value between $1100 and $1600. Your Jazz probably holds a higher value, as the used price on Sandbergs is significantly lower than that of Fender. I hope this helps.
 
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thawkeyes said:
Both are good basses. What is the value of your Fender AVRI? The bass you are looking at trading has a street value between $1100 and $1600. Your Jazz probably holds a higher value, as the used price on Sandbergs is significantly lower than that of Fender. I hope this helps.
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Thank you, it helped.

My AVRI must be between 1000 to 1300 euros. No case or documents from Fender.

I decided to go ahead with the trade. The AVRI is a great bass, but stays unplayed. The Sandberg is almost immaculate and the passive option was the detail that sealed it for me.
 
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I had the opportunity to play a California tt4 passive, I liked a lot; very classic and fun to play.
Due to my bad ears, I didn't understand if the one I've played is a 70's config or a 60's, and I don't find any info on the site.
Do you know which type of style Sandberg usually use? The bass I've played was a "basic" model, like the ones on the Sandberg site.
 
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Corto14 said:
I had the opportunity to play a California tt4 passive, I liked a lot; very classic and fun to play.
Due to my bad ears, I didn't understand if the one I've played is a 70's config or a 60's, and I don't find any info on the site.
Do you know which type of style Sandberg usually use? The bass I've played was a "basic" model, like the ones on the Sandberg site.
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I believe the standard TT passive has pickups that are closer to Fender 60s position. The MarloweDK model has them closer to 70s position.
 
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Corto14 said:
I had the opportunity to play a California tt4 passive, I liked a lot; very classic and fun to play.
Due to my bad ears, I didn't understand if the one I've played is a 70's config or a 60's, and I don't find any info on the site.
Do you know which type of style Sandberg usually use? The bass I've played was a "basic" model, like the ones on the Sandberg site.
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Maybe if someone is good with applying measurements to a photo, they could analyze this. All old-style TT4 passive Californias - Standard, Marlowe, Umbo, TSBS. The Marlowe and TSBS are clearly closer to the bridge.
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