Club Sandberg (part 2)

[_Obra_]

Looks awesome!
I'm about to order almost the same configuration next month. Hope it doesn't take as long!!
What's the neck, ebony?

Yes. it's ebony with binding. Neck is perfect. I had many basses in past 30 years, but never own neck like this one. On the other hand, sound on humbacker is still mystery for me. Not 100 % what I expected (comparing to Rays). To much mids, and just 2 band eq.

 

[Cuzzie]

@Obrad Lacarac it was never meant to be like a stingray, don’t let the fact it is an M pick up fool you.

It’s in a different location to a Ray, it’s a different Preamp, it’s wound differently - it will never sound like a Ray.

It is there to augment the Neck pick up to bring clarity in either the TM or VM format, or on its own, be more jazz like

It’s a common misconception with this model of Bass Sandberg do.

 

[TB24]

Hi,

Got my first Sandberg a couple weeks ago from a fellow TB'er @Autbra! Used it on a gig last week and it sounded great.

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@ajmoce Welcome to the Sandberg Club! Your number is #143

 

[TB24]

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@Obrad Lacarac Welcome to the Sandberg Club! Your number is #144

 

[woodywyatt]

Yes. it's ebony with binding. Neck is perfect. I had many basses in past 30 years, but never own neck like this one. On the other hand, sound on humbacker is still mystery for me. Not 100 % what I expected (comparing to sting rays)

Looking forward to trying one out next week. I currently own a Stingray Classic so it'll be interesting to hear & feel the difference.

 

[_Obra_]

Looking forward to trying one out next week. I currently own a Stingray Classic so it'll be interesting to hear & feel the difference.

I would like to hear Your experience. It would be the best if You can try it head to head.

 

[MascisMan]

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I need to take a cold shower now...

 

[woodywyatt]

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Anyone tried this model?

 

[Cuzzie]

Yep
It’s killer
Black label pick ups are the Don.

The Sig model may well be slightly different to the standard VM4 as there is often ever so slight difference in pick up location

 

[woodywyatt]

Oh no..another conundrum!

 

[Cuzzie]

In a good way

 

[Cuzzie]

its the same for all sig models

 

[woodywyatt]

In a good way

I guess so. Just stumbled across this model this morning.
Basically it's a toss up between this or a HCA reserve TM4 in black.
(Except the VM4 would be a lot cheaper)!
I play in a rock/pop band and also 70's disco funk. I suppose it's just a matter of taste.
I'd imagine the necks are same?

 

[Cuzzie]

Yep unless stated - for example the MarloweDK is super skinny but they explicitly say it.

It’s a hard but easy decision - both will be great!
It’s like saying shall I drive my Ferrari or Lamborghini today

 

[anton72]

Hello guys, I am new to Sandberg. I had a chance to play VM5 Nighthawk at NAMM and loved it so much! Can anyone tell me difference between their regular pickups and black label ones? Here’s a short video they shot while I was checking it out

 

[anton72]

P.S. the neck on this one was the most comfortable I’ve ever played! I am seriously considering getting one.

 

[Cuzzie]

Don’t just consider, just get one 1 it’s a life changer.
The old pick ups are fine, sound great and have more of a vintage vibe to them. The new Black labels still have a bit of that vibe but they are hotter, and punchier if that makes sense. They can really transform a bass.

I suppose the closest example I could say in comparison to what you and I both know is comparing it to the VM you played.
That bass the tone is the same in passive or active mode, but it’s just a bit more in active with more push.
Similarly the old pick ups would be the bass passive mode and the new pickups the bass in active mode.
You can if course run the new black labels in passive or active basses.

Hope that sort of makes sense and we look forward to pictures of your Sandberg Bass shortly!

 

[DigthemLows]

Well, this is with UPS somewhere and will arrive on Tuesday. I've never played a Sandberg, but couldn't resist the craziness

 

[Cuzzie]

Amazing

Congrats

 

[5StringPocket]

Has anyone had a Darkglass preamp installed? I'd like the midrange control and am considering one for my VM-5.