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Came in late yesterday and had a rehearsal last that went on until forever last night.
Amazingly I'm working from home tomorrow and will be able to have some quiet time wth my baby.
OTOH, there is an amp or two here (ABM500, SVT head, 800 Fusion, Fender 800 pro, RB400) and a 2x12 GB Neox 2x12 as well as a Berg HT322 that are on standby and waiting, so maybe not so quiet after all.
I was visiting a friend in Chicago and stopped in at CME and played this exact brand new bass on Monday; called them Saturday with a credit card #.
It is an Electra so not nearly as cool as you guys.
If this thing is like I remember it, I have some basses that will be sold so I can get on the list for a big dog Sandberg.
I've been playing for a few minutes and have managed to accumulate a bunch of gear over the years that can be flipped at either a profit or at cost.
With that said, I doubt that my 60' P will go as I paid $400 for it (hey it's a non-original finish), but the old Stingrays and the 70's Fender's better look out.
Sob story time: I was at the Arlington Guitar show in 1985 and bought a real 58' burst for $4K.
It was so clean, many thought it was a forgery. It was the real deal.
I sold it immediately at $6.5K to put a roof on my house.
A friend bought it back awhile later for $9K and offered me first right of refusal at $18K.
I thought these things can't go up any higher.
Years ago it sold for something like $75K. Easy come...
It was not THAT great a player but collectors don't seem to care.
As I recall, this bass plays better than all the 70's Fender and as good as my Spector.
The 60' P is a great player too but the 1 3/4" nut is kinda wide.
Photos tomorrow!
Amazingly I'm working from home tomorrow and will be able to have some quiet time wth my baby.
OTOH, there is an amp or two here (ABM500, SVT head, 800 Fusion, Fender 800 pro, RB400) and a 2x12 GB Neox 2x12 as well as a Berg HT322 that are on standby and waiting, so maybe not so quiet after all.
I was visiting a friend in Chicago and stopped in at CME and played this exact brand new bass on Monday; called them Saturday with a credit card #.
It is an Electra so not nearly as cool as you guys.
If this thing is like I remember it, I have some basses that will be sold so I can get on the list for a big dog Sandberg.
I've been playing for a few minutes and have managed to accumulate a bunch of gear over the years that can be flipped at either a profit or at cost.
With that said, I doubt that my 60' P will go as I paid $400 for it (hey it's a non-original finish), but the old Stingrays and the 70's Fender's better look out.
Sob story time: I was at the Arlington Guitar show in 1985 and bought a real 58' burst for $4K.
It was so clean, many thought it was a forgery. It was the real deal.
I sold it immediately at $6.5K to put a roof on my house.
A friend bought it back awhile later for $9K and offered me first right of refusal at $18K.
I thought these things can't go up any higher.
Years ago it sold for something like $75K. Easy come...
It was not THAT great a player but collectors don't seem to care.
As I recall, this bass plays better than all the 70's Fender and as good as my Spector.
The 60' P is a great player too but the 1 3/4" nut is kinda wide.
Photos tomorrow!
Good man
Can’t wait
When that Sandberg bug hits, it’s difficult to shift
Can’t wait
When that Sandberg bug hits, it’s difficult to shift
Wow.
Nobody ever told me that you can set the action this low and still be able to play up and down the entire neck.
Unbelievable instrument; and to think I had loved my 70's Fenders and thought nothing could be better for cheap.
Criticisms:
* It wasn't in tune out of the box (kidding)
* It doesn't like it when the amp is near a dimmer switch; the Fenders don't care; easy work around plus not that bad
* String gauge is pretty light; when these wear out I think I'll go back to Sunbeams 45-105's (assuming a nickel round will sound good since the treble can cut glass when dimed)
Ummm, that's it. The rest is perfect. 8.4lbs, no ski jump. beautiful finish (always and still do prefer blondes!)
Incredible packing job by CME (still some left in the box, see photo); I didn't know they would throw in a gig bag although this bass will only see the inside of a Mono or Incase gig bag.
EQ is super usable but can get to stupid should one need it.
Will post again after some hours on this bad boy.
Super happy; haven't bought a new bass since 1973 (the SX fretless doesn't count)
I get what you guys have been talking about; by far the best value on cost vs. quality I've found
Maybe I should think about dumping some gear and order something special...
Nobody ever told me that you can set the action this low and still be able to play up and down the entire neck.
Unbelievable instrument; and to think I had loved my 70's Fenders and thought nothing could be better for cheap.
Criticisms:
* It wasn't in tune out of the box (kidding)
* It doesn't like it when the amp is near a dimmer switch; the Fenders don't care; easy work around plus not that bad
* String gauge is pretty light; when these wear out I think I'll go back to Sunbeams 45-105's (assuming a nickel round will sound good since the treble can cut glass when dimed)
Ummm, that's it. The rest is perfect. 8.4lbs, no ski jump. beautiful finish (always and still do prefer blondes!)
Incredible packing job by CME (still some left in the box, see photo); I didn't know they would throw in a gig bag although this bass will only see the inside of a Mono or Incase gig bag.
EQ is super usable but can get to stupid should one need it.
Will post again after some hours on this bad boy.
Super happy; haven't bought a new bass since 1973 (the SX fretless doesn't count)
I get what you guys have been talking about; by far the best value on cost vs. quality I've found
Maybe I should think about dumping some gear and order something special...
Congrats
You have now entered the secret club, which we all shout about!!
Looks a beauty
You have now entered the secret club, which we all shout about!!
Looks a beauty
Nice bass man!! Enjoy it, and maybe you can get my club number cause I don’t have a Sandberg anymore.
Hi Jim 
Don' t say, we didn' t tell you that!
Happy NBD!!!
sorry for being late.
may the :: be with you
Wise(b)ass
Don' t say, we didn' t tell you that!
Happy NBD!!!
sorry for being late.may the :: be with you
Wise(b)ass
It will just be a matter of time.
I'm not much of a club joiner but this would be the 2nd exception.
Is their some sort of ritual or a TB'er to ask?
If it's a one club number rule, I can drop the Spector thing in a heart beat...
I haven’t tried adjusting the action just yet on mine. Haven’t even had it a month yet. Wanted to break it in before I made any adjustments. But my initial thoughts were that the action was set from the factory a bit high. I certainly don’t mind a little fret buzz. I’m also not crazy with the stainless steel strings they put on. I’ll need to try adjusting the action soon though. It’s pretty self explanatory, but the little brochure they sent along with the bass explains how to go about it. Three screws need to be turned in the bridge.
Mine came with a perfect set up.
I mean really perfect.
With a pile of Fender's I know the drill.
One nut was cut low from the factory but a dab of epoxy and a file fixed that problem.
I was thinking the strings might be D'Addario SS round wounds.
Haven't got out the calipers yet but they feel thinner than I use.
Will change once they wear out but really don't want to touch the set up or neck adjustment.
Have you guys found the Electra series necks to be stiff enought that a guage change won't require an adjustment? Most of my Fender's with a 1 5/8" nut are good with going from lightish SS round wounds to nickel hex core.
I mean really perfect.
With a pile of Fender's I know the drill.
One nut was cut low from the factory but a dab of epoxy and a file fixed that problem.
I was thinking the strings might be D'Addario SS round wounds.
Haven't got out the calipers yet but they feel thinner than I use.
Will change once they wear out but really don't want to touch the set up or neck adjustment.
Have you guys found the Electra series necks to be stiff enought that a guage change won't require an adjustment? Most of my Fender's with a 1 5/8" nut are good with going from lightish SS round wounds to nickel hex core.
I have the same bass in black on black with Rosewood fretboard. I bought it as it was under $1k (AUS) and I wanted a P Bass for a gig. I was so impressed with it that I am now going to pick up a Sandberg VM4 and VM5 as I can only imagine that if the Korean basses are that good then the German ones must be outstanding.
Just bough the MarloweDK 4 on Reverb. Seller can’t ship until next week though.
Sandberg California II Marlowe DK 4 String Bass 2017 Special Marlowe DK Red
Sandberg California II Marlowe DK 4 String Bass 2017 Special Marlowe DK Red
