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Club Sandberg (part 2)

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I'm interested in Sandberg Basses but I don't have understand the difference between a California VM a Classic Vm that in same configuration have the same price. What weight of them? Which sonic characteristic of them?

And also interested in Booster Classic that seem to be little less versatile but with his tonal character did you try it? Thanks
 
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lala said:
As I had mentioned before, support in America has become an issue according to many Sandberg dealers across the country on account of Sandberg laying off their North American rep Mike. The U.S Sandberg dealers seemingly relied heavily on Mike for getting parts out which were stored in Nashville. Different now.
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Hey All,

My name is Marc and I am the Brand Manager for Sandberg Guitars in North America. Mike, obviously, did a fantastic job putting Sandberg on the map in the US (he was my rep when I opened/ran the BASSment at Chicago Music Exchange).

It has been a newer process in getting things settled, and I am happy to report that things are now up and running on our end (admittedly a bumpy process getting orientation on my end).

If you have any issues, please do not hesitate to contact me directly. I will happily get things resolved as quickly as possible. I will also be circling around to the dealers we have in North America to make sure they are situated with these kinds of things.

Thank you all for your support!
 
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Hey Marc,
That's great news indeed! Even great basses need great support, and it sounds like they found the right man for the job. Out of interest, will you be maintaining a small inventory of the most common parts? Also, will you be able to share your contact information with us soon? Especially at the Sandberg Club here on TB.
L
 
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lala said:
Hey Marc,
That's great news indeed! Even great basses need great support, and it sounds like they found the right man for the job. Out of interest, will you be maintaining a small inventory of the most common parts? Also, will you be able to share your contact information with us soon? Especially at the Sandberg Club here on TB.
L
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That's my plan, and we are working on it as we speak! It has been a process. Feel free to message me privately with what you need!
 
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Have you guys seen the Sandberg Instagram page lately?

Notice anything interesting?

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MN - Bass Dad said:
Hey All,

My name is Marc and I am the Brand Manager for Sandberg Guitars in North America. Mike, obviously, did a fantastic job putting Sandberg on the map in the US (he was my rep when I opened/ran the BASSment at Chicago Music Exchange).

It has been a newer process in getting things settled, and I am happy to report that things are now up and running on our end (admittedly a bumpy process getting orientation on my end).

If you have any issues, please do not hesitate to contact me directly. I will happily get things resolved as quickly as possible. I will also be circling around to the dealers we have in North America to make sure they are situated with these kinds of things.

Thank you all for your support!
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Hey it's Marc! :) That's awesome! :)

What's going on my little sugar blossom! ;)

Great to have a face to connect with a great product! Although we miss your CME bass videos! :)
Best wishes,
Brent
 
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Thanks for checking in Marc; Mike was great to work with!

I have a VS 4 that was made during a period when there was no passive option.
I do have the schematic but have been unsuccessful locating the proper push / pull pot.
When you get settled, it would be great to have a source to purchase one.

Also, will Sandberg make a 4 string neck with a 1 5/8" nut?
I realize the majority of players like a 1 1/2" nut but it makes my hand cramp.
Lastly, is it possible to order a Classic with a P pickup? (it's not offered in the configurator)

For other VS4 owners:
How do you like the bass in passive mode?
For me these basses are far too bright and the center freq. is very high (for my use and yes I just turn the treble control way down). OTOH, I really like the bass center freq..
Mine is 8.5 lbs. and plays as well (or better) than my Spector, Lakland, or SR.
Such a killer bass for the money!
 
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I find the VS far too bright in either mode and need to turn the treble right down to use it. I was considering ripping out the pre amp and pickup and replacing it with a passive only loom and getting a more vintage sounding pickup. Its a great playing and feeling bass and I`m kind of reluctant to rip the guts from it.
 
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eccles77 said:
I find the VS far too bright in either mode and need to turn the treble right down to use it. I was considering ripping out the pre amp and pickup and replacing it with a passive only loom and getting a more vintage sounding pickup. Its a great playing and feeling bass and I`m kind of reluctant to rip the guts from it.
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I did that with my VS4. I put an EMG Geezer Butler passive vintage style P pickup with the included solderless wiring loom and added a Stellartone that I had kicking about for the 3rd control. Sounds great now. It's my primary recording bass (strung with Dunlop flats).
 
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kasbrey said:
I did that with my VS4. I put an EMG Geezer Butler passive vintage style P pickup with the included solderless wiring loom and added a Stellartone that I had kicking about for the 3rd control. Sounds great now. It's my primary recording bass (strung with Dunlop flats).
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Jim C said:
Thanks for checking in Marc; Mike was great to work with!

I have a VS 4 that was made during a period when there was no passive option.
I do have the schematic but have been unsuccessful locating the proper push / pull pot.
When you get settled, it would be great to have a source to purchase one.

Also, will Sandberg make a 4 string neck with a 1 5/8" nut?
I realize the majority of players like a 1 1/2" nut but it makes my hand cramp.
Lastly, is it possible to order a Classic with a P pickup? (it's not offered in the configurator)

For other VS4 owners:
How do you like the bass in passive mode?
For me these basses are far too bright and the center freq. is very high (for my use and yes I just turn the treble control way down). OTOH, I really like the bass center freq..
Mine is 8.5 lbs. and plays as well (or better) than my Spector, Lakland, or SR.
Such a killer bass for the money!
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eccles77 said:
I find the VS far too bright in either mode and need to turn the treble right down to use it. I was considering ripping out the pre amp and pickup and replacing it with a passive only loom and getting a more vintage sounding pickup. Its a great playing and feeling bass and I`m kind of reluctant to rip the guts from it.
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kasbrey said:
I did that with my VS4. I put an EMG Geezer Butler passive vintage style P pickup with the included solderless wiring loom and added a Stellartone that I had kicking about for the 3rd control. Sounds great now. It's my primary recording bass (strung with Dunlop flats).
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Hmmm ...I love a twangy bass. Maybe Sandberg should be my next stop?
 
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Hi,
I have a California TT with Delano Pickups and the active/passive push/pull volume and I would like to know if it's possible to switch it to have the active preamp working when I pull and the passive mode when pushed ?

I play more in passive mode.
P.S correct me if i'm not in the right thread with my question :P

Thanks
 
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nbass03 said:
Hi,
I have a California TT with Delano Pickups and the active/passive push/pull volume and I would like to know if it's possible to switch it to have the active preamp working when I pull and the passive mode when pushed ?

I play more in passive mode.
P.S correct me if i'm not in the right thread with my question :p

Thanks
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All you need is to change the wires on the push-put pot. I did it on the other basses.
 

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