Club Sandberg (part 2)

[Perrygoround]

I'd love to know about the playability of those 48s:
Do they neck dive? how thick is the neck? are they heavy on the shoulder? how about body tilt and how far do the headstock stays from the players body when playing upstanding?
What about the 5 string versions:
are they much heavier and suffer of a stronger neck dive than the 4 stringed counterparts?

 

[FacStudio]

I'd love to know about the playability of those 48s:
Do they neck dive? how thick is the neck? are they heavy on the shoulder? how about body tilt and how far do the headstock stays from the players body when playing upstanding?
What about the 5 string versions:
are they much heavier and suffer of a stronger neck dive than the 4 stringed counterparts?

I will report back!

 

[Bob Growler]

I'd love to know about the playability of those 48s:
Do they neck dive? how thick is the neck? are they heavy on the shoulder? how about body tilt and how far do the headstock stays from the players body when playing upstanding?
What about the 5 string versions:
are they much heavier and suffer of a stronger neck dive than the 4 stringed counterparts?

I have a 4 string 48, great sounding and playing bass.
I wrap my strap over the lower body wing, controlling body tilt and eliminating any chance of neck dive. This method leaves the bass in playing position without having to support it.
Sandbergs are awesome!

 

[Perrygoround]

I wrap my strap over the lower body wing, controlling body tilt and eliminating any chance of neck dive. This method leaves the bass in playing position without having to support it.

I'd love to see a picture of this if/when you have time to take it and upload it. It can be usefull for me with another bass that I have which is giving me some problems related with its neck diving.
Also, can I guess that if you don't do it that way, body tilt and neck dive can be an issue?

 

[Bob Growler]

I'd love to see a picture of this if/when you have time to take it and upload it. It can be usefull for me with another bass that I have which is giving me some problems related with its neck diving.
Also, can I guess that if you don't do it that way, body tilt and neck dive can be an issue?

Here's a photo showing the strap tuck.
Neck dive not an issue either way.
Correcting body tilt has more to do with the size of my "beer gut" then the bass.

 

[Bthebassplayer]

That looks like it is a comfortable playing bass if you hang it that way! Check the link. This guy is a Dutch luthier and he just launched this bass and came up with a solution for its unbalance.





He explains it in the second vid!! Enjoy!

 

[Perrygoround]

Well, that is a real good one.
I am having a big issue regarding neck dive and bass position relative to body with a new bass that I bought (that otherwise is great). Watching this video gave a great piece of information. I was thinking in adding a new strap-button, but I had not thought about THAT position. That one seems like the way to go, instead of different plancement over the back edge. I just need to check with my bass wether it is possible and which exact point will be the best.
Thanks!

 

[FacStudio]

Well, the Forty-Eight arrived and to be quite honest it’s rather nicely balanced. Sandberg have done a fantastic job with the design. Light weight tuners, a very light body and sits nicely. Although only tested at present in the studio rather than in a live setting where bouncing around may alter things. ;-)

I have to say, it is without a doubt the best Sandberg I have ever played. Effortless. My TSBS and TM2 are incredible too but this is miles ahead. Just wow. I’m am floored by the playability, speed and overall aesthetic.

 

[Cuzzie]

@FacStudio intold you to stop it!

It looks brilliant.

Congrats!

 

[FacStudio]

@FacStudio intold you to stop it!

It looks brilliant.

Congrats!

Sorry @Cuzzie I do it all for you mate!!!

 

[DJ '65]

Awesome, too many cool 48s around here lately.... you guys should be ashamed with all the flatulance you are creating!!!

 

[TB24]

Awesome, too many cool 48s around here lately.... you guys should be ashamed with all the flatulance you are creating!!!

I Agree @DJ '65! I thought I was in a holding pattern, but all this gear acquisition has me craving another find. The Panther TT 4 String Macassar or Bubinga w/ Block Inlays!

 

[Bthebassplayer]

I Agree @DJ '65! I thought I was in a holding pattern, but all this gear acquisition has me craving another find. The Panther TT 4 String Macassar or Bubinga w/ Block Inlays!
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Beautiful bass!! Don’t like the golden hardware though..

 

[FacStudio]

I Agree @DJ '65! I thought I was in a holding pattern, but all this gear acquisition has me craving another find. The Panther TT 4 String Macassar or Bubinga w/ Block Inlays!
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Nice piece of wood.

 

[yousaiditman]

Any TM5 owners have recommendations on a hard case?? I have a 2017 TM5.

Thanks.

 

[Bthebassplayer]

Any TM5 owners have recommendations on a hard case?? I have a 2017 TM5.

Thanks.

The SKB-FB4

 

[yousaiditman]

The SKB-FB4

Thanks. And that case will comfortably fit the G tuner on a TM5? That case looks like it would be for a 4 string.

 

[Bthebassplayer]

Thanks. And that case will comfortably fit the G tuner on a TM5? That case looks like it would be for a 4 string.

I’ve read a comment on www.thomann.de that someone used it for his Sandberg TM2 5-string so I guess it will fit.

 

[DavidWeeks]

Hi there.
I received my absolutely stunningly beautiful California TT4 today. I did a NBD thread...
I am so glad I bit the bullet and laid out the cash for something >I could not really afford at the time.... it's wonderful.
Any chance of a number for me?

 

[FacStudio]

@DavidWeeks - I like the grain pattern. Very nice indeed. Happy new Bass Day....