Club Sandberg (part 2)

[kasbrey]

Maybe totally uncalled for but Sandberg has an extra “click” to save the battery. That way your battery life is saved. They did that so you don’t have to take the plug all the way out when you put it away in between sets for example. It happened to me a few times even when I knew that Sandberg basses have this feature.

I've owned 4 active Sandbergs and none have had this feature (including the one I've just checked !),

 

[TB24]

A year later, I'm digging my Sandberg even more than I did when I got it. #IdaNeilsenSignatureBass

 

[DJ '65]

Cool, I could dig her.... ahemmmm... that bass too!

 

[FacStudio]

Yes I would like to play with her 'G-String'.

 

[Cuzzie]

Ha

Trust us Brits to say stuff like that!

Met her at then London Bass show last year, seems a real nice lady and honestly better looking in the flesh, very attractive lady with chops

 

[nbass03]

Make sure there's nothing shorting out between any of the pots. When I bought my (ex) TT4 I plugged it in and had no sound . I traced the fault to pot contacts touching each other where they'd twisted on the control plate. Or maybe shorting on the barrel jack? Is the fault still there when the control plate is taken out of the cavity and plugged in?

You are right, there's something shorting when all the pots are fixed to the control plate. When removed, there's sound. Still trying to figure how to fixe this thought.

 

[kasbrey]

You are right, there's something shorting when all the pots are fixed to the control plate. When removed, there's sound. Still trying to figure how to fixe this thought.

If you're not sure where the short is you can try electrical tape over suspect PCB contacts maybe?

 

[nbass03]

If you're not sure where the short is you can try electrical tape over suspect PCB contacts maybe?

Try that, didn't worked. I put WD-40 in the pots, did the job... Still don't know what was exactly the source of the problem but it's working Thanks for the help, really appreciated !

 

[DJ '65]

Try that, didn't worked. I put WD-40 in the pots, did the job... Still don't know what was exactly the source of the problem but it's working Thanks for the help, really appreciated !

Cool, but be sure to get some contact cleaner and lube in those pots as WD40 will just degrease and they will feel dry and nasty in a fairly short space of time without contact lube.

 

[nbass03]

Cool, but be sure to get some contact cleaner and lube in those pots as WD40 will just degrease and they will feel dry and nasty in a fairly short space of time without contact lube.

Good to know! Thanks!

 

[Wilco10]

Hi all.
I am very new around here and have been enjoying this thread.

I mainly play short scale basses due to my stumpy fingers, but wanted to add a 34" to stretch them out now and again. I went to the local store with the intention of deciding between an American Pro and a Mexican jazz. My uneducated theory being the slimmer Jazz necks would be the best for my hands.

To be honest I was having trouble telling the difference between the 2 Fenders, both were nice but both needed setting up. Then I picked up the one Sandberg the shop had; an Electra VS4, as the sales guy said they had a jazz style neck. Wow! I was knocked out by the quality and absolutely perfect set up. Even though it was the cheapest of the 3 I would have sworn it was the dearest. The range of tones with the added active amp was a real bonus also, and the playability was a step up from both Fenders. Needless to say I went home with it (gloss back).

So now I have a problem. If the entry level instrument with outsourced parts is this good how friggin' good are the 100% German models? This could get expensive.

Quick question, am I right in saying Sandberg do not do any short or medium scale basses? Man I wish they did.

 

[FacStudio]

Hi all.
I am very new around here and have been enjoying this thread.

I mainly play short scale basses due to my stumpy fingers, but wanted to add a 34" to stretch them out now and again. I went to the local store with the intention of deciding between an American Pro and a Mexican jazz. My uneducated theory being the slimmer Jazz necks would be the best for my hands.

To be honest I was having trouble telling the difference between the 2 Fenders, both were nice but both needed setting up. Then I picked up the one Sandberg the shop had; an Electra VS4, as the sales guy said they had a jazz style neck. Wow! I was knocked out by the quality and absolutely perfect set up. Even though it was the cheapest of the 3 I would have sworn it was the dearest. The range of tones with the added active amp was a real bonus also, and the playability was a step up from both Fenders. Needless to say I went home with it (gloss back).

So now I have a problem. If the entry level instrument with outsourced parts is this good how friggin' good are the 100% German models? This could get expensive.

Quick question, am I right in saying Sandberg do not do any short or medium scale basses? Man I wish they did.

I believe the Electra bodies and necks are machined in Korea but these parts are sent back to Germany for assembly by Sandberg in the same way they would their own body and necks. I’ve seen an Electra and it’s a lot of bass for the money.

I also believe that if you find an instrument in a shop, connect with it and like how it plays, you cannot go wrong. Get it and enjoy it.

 

[TB24]

I believe the Electra bodies and necks are machined in Korea but these parts are sent back to Germany for assembly by Sandberg in the same way they would their own body and necks. I’ve seen an Electra and it’s a lot of bass for the money.

I also believe that if you find an instrument in a shop, connect with it and like how it plays, you cannot go wrong. Get it and enjoy it.

Well said. We all own or have in the past inexpensive gear, and the most important thing is that either you personally love it or you don't. I've got a few pricy basses... and sometimes I still play my less expensive ones, just because I love how they look and feel in my hands Sometimes less is more... especially in the wallet lol

 

[Dfrisky1832]

Hey guys!
I just got this Sandberg California VM4 in a trade. I had never played a Sandberg prior to my trade. I honestly wasn’t sure if I would like it or not... then I played it... I’m now in love!! Such an amazing instrument!!

Anyway now that I’m in love I need to have a Sandberg in a 5’er!! I’m mainly a 5 string player. With that said I was wondering if anyone on here has a Sandberg (not picky on what 5 string model), they would be interested in trading?

I hope I’m ok for posting this on here.. if not I will delete my post. If it is ok and anyone is interested PM me with offers.
Thanks!

 

[Bthebassplayer]

Hello everyone,

I have difficulty adjusting my Sandberg bass. I know the basic steps and have some necessary tools so I kinda know what I am talking about.

Still I can’t get the action lower than 2 mm on the E string measured at the 17th fret. When I’m setting the neck almost straight, the strings rattle almost al over the neck and if I’m giving it a bit relieve it rattles al lot at the heel of the neck. It seems micro adjusting is the key here but I would like to get some measurements from you guys to see if it also works on my TM4.

I know it also depends on playing style but I just wanna try. I hope someone can help me.

 

[FacStudio]

2mm (so 5/64") seems reasonable assuming you're playing with fingers. Similar to a Fender spec also. All 4 of my Sandbergs are set to around to 2mm max although it's too low for playing with a pick in my experience especially if you're digging in.

The Sandberg necks are levelled with a plek-machine so should be better than most bases to set a low action.

Generally having a low action requires a controlled standard of playing in my experience.

What style do you play? Also, are you setting the neck straightness with a proper 34/35" Neck Bar.

 

[Bthebassplayer]

2mm (so 5/64") seems reasonable assuming you're playing with fingers. Similar to a Fender spec also. All 4 of my Sandbergs are set to around to 2mm max although it's too low for playing with a pick in my experience especially if you're digging in.

The Sandberg necks are levelled with a plek-machine so should be better than most bases to set a low action.

Generally having a low action requires a controlled standard of playing in my experience.

What style do you play? Also, are you setting the neck straightness with a proper 34/35" Neck Bar.

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I practice on the couch. Mostly scales, arpeggios, Jazz and just learning the fretboard. I don’t have the neck bar but I will order one. I hope they sell them here in The Netherlands. Thanx for now!!

 

[FacStudio]

I am surprised you're getting fretbuzz at 2mm if you're just sat practicing.

How are you checking the straightness of the neck? Do you have a Capo on the 1st Fret and measure the gap (with a gauge) between the string and fret at the 7th (0.015 or 0.38mm), whilst holding down the string on the 17th Fret.

It's almost impossible to 'eye-in' a straight neck in my experience.

 

[FacStudio]

 

[Wisebass]

I hope someone can help me.

just learning the fretboard

Hi Bthebassplayer

newbe???

2mm, 17th fret?

I am surprised you're getting fretbuzz at 2mm if you're just sat practicing.

Hi FacStudio

2mm, 17th!!!!! fret?

just "learning the fretboard"? I am not suprised!

greetings

Wise(b)ass