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Yeah, that room is a real mess. Beautiful instruments cluttering up the space, you really need to do some spring cleaning!
The 35th anniversary California Supreme: NEW FOR 2021: Sandberg California Supreme - YouTube
More details available at Sandberg spotlight - Sandberg Guitars (sandberg-guitars.de). Tastes vary, of course, but I think these look stunning. The configurator quotes 3653 Euro for a 4-string and 3783 for a 5-string. 34-inch only. No audio samples yet that I've been able to find.
More details available at Sandberg spotlight - Sandberg Guitars (sandberg-guitars.de). Tastes vary, of course, but I think these look stunning. The configurator quotes 3653 Euro for a 4-string and 3783 for a 5-string. 34-inch only. No audio samples yet that I've been able to find.
There is an updated version of the configurator up on the Sandberg site. Not a whole lot of new options that I could see through a quick browse through. The presentation is nicer with the preview images nicely improved; this will not help anyone prone to GAS one bit!
They've also added guitar configuration for those who dabble in such things. I'll admit to that, though I don't necessarily consider that to be heresy. Whole other topic though.
They've also added guitar configuration for those who dabble in such things. I'll admit to that, though I don't necessarily consider that to be heresy. Whole other topic though.
Yes it's new, but I think the presentation is worse than before, because they didn't change the resolution of the image, they just increased it, so the result is blurry....at least on my computer
.Hope they will fix it soon.
Does anyone else's VM4 have a gigantic body harmonic? If I'm practicing unplugged this thing rings like its got a feedback loop... I can't un-hear it. Its loud, and isn't the strings. If I full mute the strings and tap the body with my knuckled (even lightly) it rings for about 3 seconds maybe a bit more. Anything I do causes it outside of feather touching the strings.
I have to be honest it is extremely annoying. My only guess is it must be caused by the body if its chambered or something?
I have to be honest it is extremely annoying. My only guess is it must be caused by the body if its chambered or something?
Sounds to me like you have a wonderfully resonant piece of tonewood that many would consider the holy grail.
I would cherish it
I would cherish it
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3 seconds is a lot ... are you sure it's that long? Either you have a good resonant wood, you are exaggerating a bit or it is really a problem.
I have a VM4, i´d they it is pretty resonant in a good sense, but not 3 seconds, that is like a dotted whole note at 120 bpm.
If I tap the body with muted strings and away a bit form my body, it has a resonance .. but I wouldn't say it is that long
Cheers...
No its real, I wouldn't exaggerate anything for internet points or help. It damages the Sandberg Bass brand.
This isn't a good kind of ring. It sounds like a void ring much like a red dodge ball from our childhood makes, or if you tap a chainlink fence post. I have a recording of it. It sounds The harmonic is in roughly C#, it just keeps building as you play. imagine hearing a c# in an ultra-high pitch while playing constantly. It keeps building while playing so the sound essentially duplicates over itself and builds in strength.
The site wouldn't let me upload the media recording directly. I need to find a service and link it. Now my phone mic doesn't full capture the spectrum of the sound but its enough for others to "get" whats happening.
EDIT: OK i'm attempting a soundcloud upload. I'm holding my phone under my chin pointed at the body. I have cut everything but the harmonic. Here is about a 2 second ring. I'll capture a full example later.
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Anyway .... mine does that if I tap my knuckles on the body and hold it by the neck so hanging ... it does that same thing .... it has this ring... but I don’t see that being a bad thing as it doesn’t interfere with the sound of the instrument.
I have just checked a Fender Precision that I have and does the same thing ... and let me tell you that bass sound amazing ... so does the Sandberg.
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The sandberg sounds really great plugged in (which is where it matters). However, the harmonic is driving me bonkers unplugged. I have had over 20ish basses over my 30+ years of playing, and none of them have a ring this pronounced. My guess is there must be a cavity in the body? (not including electronics). I can still hear it while playing at low practice volumes. My Spector has a slight ring, G&L not really, Stingray no, but You REALLY have to force it out with a hard knuckle rap on the Ns2,(which nobody does ever while playing) but its nothing like this . The VM4 bass does it under normal circumstances. My guess is I'll get used to it and my brain will be able to ignore it eventually. In its current state and my current practice situation I'm having a hard time not hearing it. I'm saying its so pronounced, its literally the only bass I have ever played that its a noticeable "feature".
I do have to say, these VM4 have a really great tone with a drop D tuning. Its really full and punchy.
I do have to say, these VM4 have a really great tone with a drop D tuning. Its really full and punchy.
Still loving my Sandberg - absolute beast of a bass!
I've found out that the Sandberg Steels that come stock on this are the same strings as Ken Smith Rock Masters and GHS Super Steels.
I find the stock strings too light, mainly the G string. I have recently installed D'adario exl160.
I've been liking my TM-5s with the Dunlop Super Bright Marcus Miller set. Ordered a set of the Fodera steels just to try them out, but haven't put them on yet.
How is the weight on the newer California VM 4-strings? Do they fluctuate wildly, or is it quite consistent? I'm considering getting them to build one with Electra dimension neck, but afraid I end up with an anchor. Reason I ask is that I see a lot of different weights being thrown around when people show their basses. 
Buy a SuperLight! Mine is 6lbs 7ozs. Best decision I've ever made.How is the weight on the newer California VM 4-strings? Do they fluctuate wildly, or is it quite consistent? I'm considering getting them to build one with Electra dimension neck, but afraid I end up with an anchor. Reason I ask is that I see a lot of different weights being thrown around when people show their basses.
To my understanding is that weight really depends on body's wood, alder or ash, and apparently they use one or the other depending on the selected finish. I think alder is the lightest.How is the weight on the newer California VM 4-strings? Do they fluctuate wildly, or is it quite consistent? I'm considering getting them to build one with Electra dimension neck, but afraid I end up with an anchor. Reason I ask is that I see a lot of different weights being thrown around when people show their basses.
