Club Sandberg (part 2)

[Bthebassplayer]

Hi Bthebassplayer

newbe???

2mm, 17th fret?



Hi FacStudio

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

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

greetings

Wise(b)ass

In my case I played bass for 20 years on and of but just 2 years ago “really” started learning scales, arpeggio’s and stuff. Also just learned how to adjust a bass (before I always brought it to a luthier) and now I want some extra information just by talking to other people and not only by searching YouTube. That’s what this is forum is used for, ain’t it?????

 

[Bthebassplayer]

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.

Yes I do al the things you say but I also have a Maruszczyk bass wich is much easier to adjust an also responds better imo. And yes I agree that a straight neck is hard to see by eye and I just send an email to a luthier to ask if he has a frets scale ruler.

You see, it’s nice to get wiser by asking other people instead of searching the internet. At least for me it is.....

 

[Wisebass]

That’s what this is forum is used for, ain’t it?????

You are right!!!

Still! 2 mm on the 17th fret is low!!! (no "critics" I am with you buddy!!)

Fretbuzz..............?

Your strings? too thick?

Your right hand position?

Your "punch"? do you really need that action?


for a minimum action get the neck straight!!!! the rest is your technic

Wise(b)ass

 

[Bthebassplayer]

You are right!!!

Still! 2 mm on the 17th fret is low!!! (no "critics" I am with you buddy!!)

Fretbuzz..............?

Your strings? too thick?

Your right hand position?

Your "punch"? do you really need that action?


for a minimum action get the neck straight!!!! the rest is your technic

Wise(b)ass

Good tips! I was thinking off using other strings. Maybe tapewounds??? I never had these on a bass. I heard they have less tension. Maybe that will work.

 

[Cuzzie]

2mm is pretty low and at that level you will always risk a little rattle, but if you don’t mind that it’s not an issue.
I uesd the video @FacStudio linked you to and it’s great for getting you there and saving some money.
As long as you don’t overcrank th neck I don’t think you will do any damage, so have a gentle fiddle, and see if you can get the action to your liking. All the tools you need can be bought for under €20-30
Good luck!

 

[Musicman1901]

How accurate is the price of what the configuration aspect of the website shows? My build came up 1910 euros. Then I see people on here talking about a California VM costing close to 3,000. I wanted to have a close idea of what I’m looking at price wise before I think about placing an order. There are no dealers even remotely close to me so it’s not easy to just pop by and talk to somebody.

 

[Bthebassplayer]

2mm is pretty low and at that level you will always risk a little rattle, but if you don’t mind that it’s not an issue.
I uesd the video @FacStudio linked you to and it’s great for getting you there and saving some money.
As long as you don’t overcrank th neck I don’t think you will do any damage, so have a gentle fiddle, and see if you can get the action to your liking. All the tools you need can be bought for under €20-30
Good luck!

But John Carutters recommends 3.20 mm on the E string.......Maybe 2 mm is way to low but I have it on 2.5 mm now. Isn’t 3.20mm a little high?? I think Sandberg Basses can be set lower than fender basses so another reason to never switch again. By the way, it plays really nice now! I love my TM4!!

 

[Cuzzie]

I suppose it depends on basses. When I got my MarloweDK the previous owner had it at about 2.4mm and it was horribly rattley, at 2.9 it’s a joy and handles being down half a step well.

My TT wants to be just a touch higher, but it’s all in that ball park

 

[FacStudio]

I suppose it depends on basses. When I got my MarloweDK the previous owner had it at about 2.4mm and it was horribly rattley, at 2.9 it’s a joy and handles being down half a step well.

My TT wants to be just a touch higher, but it’s all in that ball park

2.4mm is way too low for a hard badass pick player like you @Cuzzie. Finger players can get to 2mm without much difficultly. Especially with a Plek’d neck. Makes the fretboard effortless too. Loved not having to work hard fighting a high action.

 

[Cuzzie]

@FacStudio yep indeed it is, and yes I am badass.
I do like to smash strings!

 

[Bthebassplayer]

I suppose it depends on basses. When I got my MarloweDK the previous owner had it at about 2.4mm and it was horribly rattley, at 2.9 it’s a joy and handles being down half a step well.

My TT wants to be just a touch higher, but it’s all in that ball park

John Carutters also recommends pushing the string down at the fret where it meets the body. Seems logical because the part behind that is bolted on so it won’t move. Maybe that is the secret...?!?

 

[Cuzzie]

I did my set up entirely based on that video, and it’s done well for me as a rank amateur.
I wonder how much the Zero fret adds into not just a great sounding bass, but a low action etc.

 

[GroovinOnFunk]

I couldn't be happier with this new addition!

 

[DJ '65]

Very classy!!

 

[BigBeatNut]

I couldn't be happier with this new addition!

That would make me purr-dy happy too.

 

[Ossian]

Now I'm officially a member of the club

Will build a fEARful 1212/6 to pair it with. I hope the Duncan pickups will sound good.

Feels great without amplifier!

Have a nice weekend all Sandberg lovers.

 

[sagarmichael]

bHi All,

I've become the proud owner of a sandberg bass a very old one.
It seems I have the same things as this guy:
Club Sandberg ?

No serial number.
Headstock logo is a sticker.

Also the body has the routing for a 3rd pickup close to the neck.

It has has a very very bad paint job done on it and the scratch plate is not a fender one and the eq pots have been changed to a single double stack pot.

I am getting it resprayed soon. The neck does feel amazing.

Any ideas on this one?

Here's some pictures

 

[Bthebassplayer]

bHi All,

I've become the proud owner of a sandberg bass a very old one.
It seems I have the same things as this guy:
Club Sandberg ?

No serial number.
Headstock logo is a sticker.

Also the body has the routing for a 3rd pickup close to the neck.

It has has a very very bad paint job done on it and the scratch plate is not a fender one and the eq pots have been changed to a single double stack pot.

I am getting it resprayed soon. The neck does feel amazing.

Any ideas on this one?

Here's some pictures
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It does not have the logo (four dots on the upper horn right above where the neck meets the body) and has an old bridge. No dots on the fretboard is standard with Sandberg and also the six bolt on neck. You can send an email to Holger from Sandberg to ask more information. Good luck!

 

[kasbrey]

I have an even older PM4 that says Custom Shop on the headstock instead of California has no serial number on the back of the neck and no logo on the body. I would have been worried if I had not found a picture of a near identical Sandberg PM4 on the internet.

It has a different aging mark on the body or else I would have thought it was the same bass. I have since fitted a newer Sandberg bridge and swapped out the pickups as I'm not keen on the Delanos.

 

[anton72]

Hello, guys. I have an eye on Forty Eight 5 string, but never had a chance to try them. Does anyone own or tried a 5 string Forty Eight and if so what can you say about ergonomics and overall feel? I've never had experience with the T-bird design basses but heard they all suffer from neck dive. I absolutely love the tone of this bass from the demos but my concern is if it is good for playing finger style not the pick? And how does it balance on strap? I appreciate your input thanks.