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Club Sandberg (part 2)

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I received this Lionel a couple of days ago and love how it plays, sounds and feels ergonomically. I usually want to swap out at least the pickups if not the hardware and essentially anything screwed on, but this thing is just great. Can’t really complain about anything. It’s a touch heavier than I like (right at 8), but it’s so well balanced it feels lighter than some of my basses that actually are lighter when I am holding and playing it.
 
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kojdogg said:
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I received this Lionel a couple of days ago and love how it plays, sounds and feels ergonomically. I usually want to swap out at least the pickups if not the hardware and essentially anything screwed on, but this thing is just great. Can’t really complain about anything. It’s a touch heavier than I like (right at 8), but it’s so well balanced it feels lighter than some of my basses that actually are lighter when I am holding and playing it.
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Congratulations! Love that. Is it an alder body? Doesn’t look like the usual ash they use on natural. And the fretboard looks like maybe birdseye?
 
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Billyears IV said:
Interesting. I lack experience of various string brands. My new Sandberg California VM 4 has the stock strings on. They're OK, v bright, thinnest gauge I've used.

I'm reading through various string recommendations here. Can't decide....

From what you say, are you suggesting if I fitted thicker strings, I would lose some of the character/playability of the VM?? And why?

Thanks
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Stick with the stock gauge. The bass is really built around the characteristics. I find when I tune to low D it sounds much better with the 100 than a 105. There is a thread somewhere here on talk bass about how you can actually get fuller tones with the medium light gauge strings. Someone explains the physics etc. I would have never believed it until I owned a Sandberg. It's related to a Stuart Zender post on how his bass sounds so huge with 40-105s.
 
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MachMike said:
Stick with the stock gauge. The bass is really built around the characteristics. I find when I tune to low D it sounds much better with the 100 than a 105. There is a thread somewhere here on talk bass about how you can actually get fuller tones with the medium light gauge strings. Someone explains the physics etc. I would have never believed it until I owned a Sandberg. It's related to a Stuart Zender post on how his bass sounds so huge with 40-105s.
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Thanks. I'm just about to purchase a set of Elixir 45-105. Can it make THAT much difference?
I don't like the thin 40 G string.
 
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Aris said:
well i am not really sure if thsi is the right place to ask this question but i am a sandberg owner so it might be ok:) I mostly like to play funk/motown music and 90's/modern rock:) I also enjoy slaping very much:) I am considering to upgrade my rig and i am not quite sure if it's worth it to get a hybrid head instead of a solid state. Will the tube preamp of the hybrid make any difference? I am thinking of getting a genz benz shuttle 6. I don't have the option to go and try one where i live:(
Thanks in advance:)
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It's great to see a fellow musician passionate about funk, Motown, and rock! Upgrading your rig can definitely enhance your sound. A hybrid head with a tube preamp can add warmth and richness to your tone, which might be especially beneficial for the genres you enjoy. The Genz Benz Shuttle 6 is a solid choice and could be a worthwhile investment. If trying one in person isn't an option, checking out reviews and sound demos online can help you make a more informed decision. Best of luck with your upgrade!
 
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Finally the TM5 has arrived, and am looking forward to some quality time with it. Just wondering if anyone can point me to the location of the serial #, the rear of the headstock is completely blank and no serial appears to be visible elsewhere.
sydneytdc said:
Am excited, pulled the trigger on my first Sandberg last week and am awaiting shipping. A California II TM5 Tobacco Sunburst.
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sydneytdc said:
Finally the TM5 has arrived, and am looking forward to some quality time with it. Just wondering if anyone can point me to the location of the serial #, the rear of the headstock is completely blank and no serial appears to be visible elsewhere.
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That's odd, it's been on the back of the headstock on every Sandberg I've seen, apart from some very early models. Is it new, and if so did you get the leaflet with it? Mine has the serial number noted on there too.
 
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sydneytdc said:
Finally the TM5 has arrived, and am looking forward to some quality time with it. Just wondering if anyone can point me to the location of the serial #, the rear of the headstock is completely blank and no serial appears to be visible elsewhere.
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Doesn't it have a label on the back of the headstock saying "Made in Germany" and "serial number"? Then the serial number stamped on the wood?
 

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