Club Sandberg (part 2)

[Jughead6]

Cool thing about bright is that it's much easier to alter than dull.
Maybe just roll off some treble at the amp if the bass is too bright?
Shhhhh; we won't tell...

I find that the Delanos work really well with flatwounds. The highs are still there, and lots of warmth from the flats.

 

[_Obra_]

Well, good news on my noise issue. Believe it or not, not one but TWO of my cords introduce a ton of noise. Time for a couple new ones I guess. The bass is still VERY bright, but it's much clearer, and very useable. Strange it doesn't do it with my other basses though?
All in all, happy I found the problem and loving the bass even more.

Hi redwood,
Cool looking bass indeed. Is that rosewood or ebony fingerboard ?

 

[redwood]

Hi redwood,
Cool looking bass indeed. Is that rosewood or ebony fingerboard ?

It's ebony. Looks and feels wonderful. I'm in love. Don't tell my wife.
Initially I thought about changing out the pickguard for a white pearloid to match the inlays, but I think I'll stick with the tort. It gives the bass a certain...something. I love the aesthetics of it....and the feel.......I'm not sure I'm worthy.

 

[Benko]

It seems that Marc Stranger-Najjar of Chicago Music Exchange has joined Sandberg to be their brand ambassador, heard anything about that?

Marc Stranger-Najjar (@strangernajjar) • Instagram photos and videos

Really enjoyed the guy's demo for CME, can't wait to see/hear more of Sandberg's stuff

 

[Dean Dalton]

Anybody know anything about this Sandberg bass? I've been looking for info on it for 2 years and have never seen one like it.

 

[Wisebass]

Anybody know anything about this Sandberg bass? I've been looking for info on it for 2 years and have never seen one like it.View attachment 3442762

Hi Dean

This is a "Classic" Booster (formerly " Bullet" Booster)

(They changed the name, when they started to sell basses in the U.S., to avoid trouble with Fender' s lawyers)

You can find it on this link!

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Have fun!

may the bass be with you

Wise(b)ass

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[Dean Dalton]

That is awesome! Thank you so much Wisebass.

 

[nitrobrother]

Here's my Booster. I don't play it much anymore and thinking about letting it go.

 

[Dean Dalton]

Oh no. A Fiver. Don't tempt me. That's nice.

 

[Wisebass]

Here's my Booster

greetings

Wise

 

[Dean Dalton]

That's a beauty!

 

[TB24]

First off folks, I'd like a number. What a beauty. Thank you I am Soma for passing this along.
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Secondly, I'd like to ask a question about the Delano's with the Glock pre.
I truly love the feel of this bass. I bought without ever playing a Sandberg before based off of the looks, comments here and elsewhere (God forbid), and a desire to put a 4 string, jazz style back in the fold after many, many years without one. I also liked what I heard on Youtube recordings, even though they can be a bit difficult to depend on
So on to the question: I find this pu/pre combination to be SUPER bright. The treble is over the top sizzling. Also quite noisy when turned up past the mid point. That's something I didn't really expect. Could the noise be a grounding issue with the coated strings? I also find the bass in passive mode is still super bright.
I bought a new set of Black Beauties and strung it up the second day I had it, as these are my go-to strings. Man! I've never heard them that bright. I'd be afraid to put on an uncoated stainless string as I think it might blow out a tweeter.
Has anyone else found this to be the case with this combo? And if so, how did you combat it? New strings? Flats (I do love cobalt flats, but was not intending to go that route with this bass)? New pre?
For reference, my workhorse bass is a Bongo 5 HSP. Strung with BB's as well. It's never approached that crazy level of sizzle. Nor has my G&L L2500.

Any advice is appreciated.

@redwood Welcome to the Sandberg Club! Your number is #151

 

[Orlan]

Hi, Sandberg guys.

I'm about to order my first custom Sandberg ( MV4 hardcore aged alder) and will be sending my first payment soon... I'm still decidng between RW or ebony for the fretboard.

In your experience with Sandberg basses: is it ebony maybe too bright? Or any difference compared to RW is minimal soundwise ?

I love both RW and ebony... I think the latter would look cooler on the color combo I'll order, but have never played a Sandberg with an ebony board to A/B

Any info/experience is highly appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[Jughead6]

Hi, Sandberg guys.

I'm about to order my first custom Sandberg ( MV4 hardcore aged alder) and will be sending my first payment soon... I'm still decidng between RW or ebony for the fretboard.

In your experience with Sandberg basses: is it ebony maybe too bright? Or any difference compared to RW is minimal soundwise ?

I love both RW and ebony... I think the latter would look cooler on the color combo I'll order, but have never played a Sandberg with an ebony board to A/B

Any info/experience is highly appreciated.

Thanks!

What pickups are you ordering? That may be as important as the wood selection.

 

[Orlan]

Sandberg pickups since I like that vintage vibe as compared to the others

 

[Jughead6]

Sandberg pickups since I like that vintage vibe as compared to the others

I haven't played a Sandberg with an ebony fretboard, but I do have two basses with ebony fretboards and love the way they feel and look. IMHO it is hard to tell if they sound any different to my basses with rosewood fretboard. If it was my decision, I'd go with what looks best.

Are you going to get a Masterpiece with aged fretboard?

Can't wait to see your NBD post. Can you post a picture from the configurator to wet our appetites?

 

[Orlan]

Sure. These are my two options:

 

[Orlan]

I like the hardcore aged finish and even I like the feel and look of an used neck. But I'm not into aged fretboards...

The vibration treatment can be done on the bass and still show a regular fretboard, right? (But I would have to ask another quote on that and I guess it might be too much)

I haven't played a Sandberg with an ebony fretboard, but I do have two basses with ebony fretboards and love the way they feel and look. IMHO it is hard to tell if they sound any different to my basses with rosewood fretboard. If it was my decision, I'd go with what looks best.

Are you going to get a Masterpiece with aged fretboard?

Can't wait to see your NBD post. Can you post a picture from the configurator to wet our appetites?

 

[kasbrey]

Hi, Sandberg guys.

I'm about to order my first custom Sandberg ( MV4 hardcore aged alder) and will be sending my first payment soon... I'm still decidng between RW or ebony for the fretboard.

In your experience with Sandberg basses: is it ebony maybe too bright? Or any difference compared to RW is minimal soundwise ?

I love both RW and ebony... I think the latter would look cooler on the color combo I'll order, but have never played a Sandberg with an ebony board to A/B

Any info/experience is highly appreciated.

Thanks!

Have you considered the fumed oak option?

The fingerboards on Sandbergs are quite thick and, in my experience, have a appreciable influence on tone. The fumed oak is apparently somewhere between rosewood and maple and looks great (at least, in my opinion).
I've not owned or tried an ebony f/b Sandberg though.

 

[Jughead6]

Sure. These are my two options:

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Gold gold gold...! Please get the gold one! Seriously good looking bass right there.