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Club Sandberg (part 2)

#1,581
Wisebass said:
I would love to see it! :hyper: edit: oups it' s goldy! Wow!!!!!!!



Are you sure about your year?


Hi folks :)

My " Bullet Special" (see pic in post #1570) has a 23xx number. I recieved it new in summer 2004!

I won' t forget the year, Holger Stonjek showed me his workshop.

Sandberg were building around 300 to 350 basses per year back then.

So a bass in the 21xx can be an early 2004 or a late 2003. :)


glad I could help!


Wise(b)ass
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No, you are right, 2004 it is, got things mixed up.
Mine is 12137, the first digit because they for some reason made two 2137:s or something, Holger was less than sure when I asked him for the exaxt reason but...
 
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Hey, guys. Look what showed up today...

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#1,584
Went the the Chicago Music Exchange wanting to try a P style bass, 34" scale, 8.5 lbs max, a J style neck, passive alhtough active with a by-pass is OK and under $2K.
Was hoping to play a Lull although they didn't have the exact model in stock.
I have plenty of Fenders a Stingrays and never heard much about Sandbergs.
Then I saw the $849 Electra VS4!
Tried it through a TH and Aggie cabinet with the EQ flat.
Was going to buy it on the spot but then realized it makes more sense for them to ship it to MD for free and I think there won't be any tax; and I get back home tomorrow!!
Highly recommend speaking with Alex at CME

OTOH, is the California model THAT much better?
 
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I am Soma said:
Holy congrats! Great call on the black hardware as that really makes it pop. Initial thoughts? What preamp did you go with?
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Thank you! The all black hardware is what sold me on the looks of this bass. Really digging the active circuits! The treble boost is very nice. It’s not harsh at all. Not what I expected. And it sounds very good in passive mode too. Bass feels nice and light and is good on the hands. I was a bit worried about the matte finish, but it’s really, really cool. All my other guitars are high gloss.

Are you asking what preamp in my rig? It’s an EBS-1 Classic. The bass has the standard Delano pickups and associated pre.
 
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@kasroc its not just the wood quality but the massive attention to detail.
I would say the fit and finish and quality of components is about the same as it is put together by the same people in the same factory.

Masterpiece has the vibration treat, heat treatment and whole ageing process done to it to make it feel a joy to play and I fully believe that these processes of ageing the wood to eliminate moisture and allow the wood to gain its resonant Tone do make a big difference.
I have played Electra through to masterpiece and pretty much each ageing process, there is something about a masterpiece, it’s just amazing
 
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@Cuzzie is correct about the Masterpieces, they are amazing. I have only just got one (5-weeks ago) and I can honestly say it is the most sublime instrument I have ever played. Whilst my other 4 hardcore aged Sandberg's are excellent in their own way, there is something that sets the masterpiece apart. The feel of the neck, the resonance, sustain, and of course the aesthetic.

I was lucky that I didn't have to wait the 18-months for a masterpiece as the dealer ordered 2 in late 2016 (yep 2016) and I grabbed one. Would I wait 18-months for one to be custom built. YES is the answer.

When you compare the cost of a masterpiece to a custom shop fender for example, I think the masterpiece actually offers incredible value. I am convinced more love goes into each Sandberg bass than most other builders. They won't and don't rush so it takes as long as it takes.
 
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Cuzzie,
Can you describe the vibration and heat treatment?
I'm assuming they place the body on a shake and vibe table to cause some magic to the wood?
Have never heard of heat treating wood other than a roasted neck.
So frustrating that there are so few dealers and not alot of info on their site (assuming I'm looking in all the right places).
 
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@Jim C no worries.

The heat treatment is just that. As we know wood is porous and holds some moisture, so not only do they take the best cut of wood, but it is heated to eliminate moisture that would likely happen over time, this accelerates the process.
Vibration the place it on a jiggling machine for 100hours (4 days) to simulate the vibration of playing an instrument.

All of this allows the wood to mature at a faster rate giving a seasoned bass which is very resonant.

Now some folk believe this is snake oil, some believe it as gospel amazing.

I think naturally there has to be some benefit, it’s an organic process and not artificial (again some may say the ageing is) but I tell you what I personally have felt more comfortable with and aged bass compared to one which had no treatment in feel and sounds

Hope this helps?!

There ate making of MarloweDK bass videos on you tube which will give some idea
 
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Ever play a bass that you were not really looking for, never heard of, that was possessedd?

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