Club Sandberg (part 2)

[pepito666]

Any of you own a TT bass the world model in black?

I love that crispy and crunchy jazz bass sound of the BTW sunburst model, but 3500 euro is way too expensive for me.

That's the sound I love.
There's not much videos to listen to the black BTW bass. Both units comes with Kloppman pickups, but I guess if they sound similar. I don't like much the open matte pore finish of the black model, but is more affordable and could fit to the sound I want. What are the differences beetween both apart from the swamp ash and the finish? They do sound the same?
Do you have played both to compare them?
Thanks

 

[badinage]

Agree with you on loving that tone @pepito666. Many basses can have excellent ergonomics and a great sound, but IMHO really can't be "a Jazz" (to me) if I don't have the interactivity of two single-coils on a passive VVT circuit.

I'd buy a California TT 5 Passive happily ...but I want black gloss with no aging, and Sandberg isn't offering that finish currently. I don't know why. Oh well.

 

[Lugan]

Agree with you on loving that tone @pepito666. ...Sandberg isn't offering that finish currently. I don't know why. Oh well.
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They might offer it. Supposedly you can talk with a dealer about making additional design changes that are not in the online configuration tool.

 

[badinage]

They might offer it. Supposedly you can talk with a dealer about making additional design changes that are not in the online configuration tool.

Any opinions on "which" US Sandberg dealer I should call? I'm mid-Atlantic East Coast. Tks.

 

[faulknersj]

Hey all! Can anyone share what size Allen wrenches I need for truss rod and bridge saddle adjustment on my Sandberg TT California by chance? Thank you!

 

[OldSoulDownLow]

Any opinions on "which" US Sandberg dealer I should call? I'm mid-Atlantic East Coast. Tks.

I'll offer up SoundPure Audio (no affiliation). Soundpure.com | Audio Recording Equipment and Rare Boutique Guitars
I ordered mine through them and they were great to work with. I also bought a California VS II Lionel from their in house stock. They are located in Durham, NC. Ask for Zak.

 

[Lugan]

Any opinions on "which" US Sandberg dealer I should call? I'm mid-Atlantic East Coast. Tks.

I've used Pitbull Audio but they are in California. No idea about east coast dealers. They are all listed here: Dealer America - Sandberg Guitars (sandberg-guitars.de)

 

[Nedmundo]

Any opinions on "which" US Sandberg dealer I should call? I'm mid-Atlantic East Coast. Tks.

I'm in Philly and bought mine from Bass Central in Florida, and would happily go through them if I wanted a custom order. They are a huge Sandberg dealer. (I've also been to their physical store, and it's very cool.)

 

[Bthebassplayer]

My new bass is absolutely fabulous! It plays great and the body resonates like I’ve never felt before! Super lightweight also! This evening I’m playing it for the first time in the band! Hoping the guys will like it!!

 

[Jon Draffan]

I'm in Philly and bought mine from Bass Central in Florida, and would happily go through them if I wanted a custom order. They are a huge Sandberg dealer. (I've also been to their physical store, and it's very cool.)

The Bass Place in Peoria, AZ

 

[faulknersj]

The Bass Place in Peoria, AZ

I have also had great experiences with The Bass Place.

 

[tonym]

I have also had great experiences with The Bass Place.

Ditto. Great to deal with.

 

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

Any opinions on "which" US Sandberg dealer I should call? I'm mid-Atlantic East Coast. Tks.

Bass Central or Chicago Music Exchange .

 

[Smokey P]

Bass Central or Chicago Music Exchange .

Had a great experience with CME

 

[pineweasel]

Hey all! Can anyone share what size Allen wrenches I need for truss rod and bridge saddle adjustment on my Sandberg TT California by chance? Thank you!

My Sandberg was supplied with three allen keys: 4mm for the truss rod, 2.5mm for the tuners and 1.5mm for the bridge

 

[Nedmundo]

I have also had great experiences with The Bass Place.

Same here, with a G&L. They were great.

 

[faulknersj]

My Sandberg was supplied with three allen keys: 4mm for the truss rod, 2.5mm for the tuners and 1.5mm for the bridge

Thank you!

 

[vindibona1]

Chicago Music Exchange is a good option (in Chicago, of course). That's where I found my Ken Taylor on a lazy Saturday afternoon. Just wandering through, killing time when my wife says- "Look at this one". Played it and couldn't put it down and was one of those spontaneous $3000+ purchases (and worth every penny).

Any opinions on "which" US Sandberg dealer I should call? I'm mid-Atlantic East Coast. Tks.

Here's a link to the Sandberg stock they have on hand currently.
Bass Guitars

 

[_Obra_]

Hey all! Can anyone share what size Allen wrenches I need for truss rod and bridge saddle adjustment on my Sandberg TT California by chance? Thank you!

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I love how this one looks!

 

[faulknersj]

I love how this one looks!

She plays and sounds great…big fat articulate almost P Bass tone