Club Sandberg (part 2)

[_Obra_]

You should write an email and ask Sandberg is it possible to send just one saddle for the bridge.
I'm sure they will help You, as they are one of the most user friendly companies I was in contact with.
At least they will tell You what to do or whom to contact from the dealers.

 

[taught]

You should write an email and ask Sandberg is it possible to send just one saddle for the bridge.
I'm sure they will help You, as they are one of the most user friendly companies I was in contact with.
At least they will tell You what to do or whom to contact from the dealers.

I already heard a lot of good things about their customer support. If things go down that way I will be sure to give this one a try. Hurts noone! Also, I am located near to Germany so sending small parts to my country shouldn't be a big deal.

Can you post a clear photo of the hole?
Sometimes a tap can be run through the hole to clean up the starter thread; if not the new bridge part is a quick and easy fix.
The bridge could also be repaired with a device called a Heli-coil but probably not worth the cost

I tried to capture it but a phone camera has some limitations when capturing fine details:

 

[Wisebass]

Hi taught

I took a closer look of both the screw and the hole in the bridge. Unfortunately the thread of the bridge is damaged.

These type of screws are easy to ruin!

And I am sure that you are not the first bassist who killed one of these!

I took a closer look of both the screw and the hole in the bridge. Unfortunately the thread of the bridge is damaged.

See details above. I think I either take the bridge to a machinist to somehow repair the thread in the bridge or I'll just buy a new bridge.

Don' t take it to a machinist! Don' t buy a new bridge!

You should write an email and ask Sandberg is it possible to send just one saddle for the bridge.

This is it. Sandberg has a customer service!

Just be nice, tell them what happened. I am sure someone will take care of your problem!


greetings

Wise(b)ass

Wise(b)ass

 

[Roy Vest]

Hey all, just received my a VM 5 Nighthawk from CME. Great sound and I love the neck feel. I yanked the sandberg strings off a few days after i got it (they were kinda dead) and put my faithful DR 45-125 on. Has anyone had problems with intonation by chance? I set my own before with no problems but a couple of the strings are very flat around the 3-5 fret even when the 12 fret is in tune. Thanks

 

[Jughead6]

Hey all, just received my a VM 5 Nighthawk from CME. Great sound and I love the neck feel. I yanked the sandberg strings off a few days after i got it (they were kinda dead) and put my faithful DR 45-125 on. Has anyone had problems with intonation by chance? I set my own before with no problems but a couple of the strings are very flat around the 3-5 fret even when the 12 fret is in tune. Thanks

I doubt that Sandberg got your frets in the wrong place! I would wager that this is an issue related to you recently changing strings.

Is the open string in tune? Have you set the witness point on each string?

 

[Roy Vest]

I doubt that Sandberg got your frets in the wrong place! I would wager that this is an issue related to you recently changing strings.

Is the open string in tune? Have you set the witness point on each string?

I need to check the point of contacts again just to be safe. Yes, for instance the open A will be in tune with the 12th fretted note but 12 octave will be off quite a bit. Its mostly with A string but the D is not great either. Around the first 6 frets its pretty flat then gets more in tune as you go. E string is very in tune across the neck.

 

[Cuzzie]

I need to check the point of contacts again just to be safe. Yes, for instance the open A will be in tune with the 12th fretted note but 12 octave will be off quite a bit. Its mostly with A string but the D is not great either. Around the first 6 frets its pretty flat then gets more in tune as you go. E string is very in tune across the neck.

Is this not just a pure intonation issue and you have to move the saddles to rectify this and assure your break angle is consistent?

 

[Cuzzie]

But I have never had this problem across numerous Sandy’s

 

[Jim C]

I tried to capture it but a phone camera has some limitations when capturing fine details:
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If we are talking about that hole at the saddle that looks like it once had threads, but is now completely roached, then no! That sir, is trash.
Go buy a new saddle.
If you didn't force the screw in, it was likely cross threaded before or the the original threads were not in spec.

 

[Jim C]

But I have never had this problem across numerous Sandy’s

Yes, but that's why they have to make them adjustable.
I have a handful of Fenders with the same strings and the bridge points in nearly the same places.
Two others, not so much.
If there is something really out, you should be able to measure it with an accurate metal scale (36" long ruler) although I would guess not.

 

[Roy Vest]

Set I better set my witness points and it’s got a lot better. I wonder if the A string itself is bad. It’s in tune at the 12 fret, 12 fret harmonic, and open. Still from frets 3-9 it’s flat on the A string. I think I might go buy a new set to see. Thanks guys.

 

[Orlan]

After a long time lurking I finally have a Sandberg on the way! An orange TM2 lightly relic’d. I feel like it would look nice with a white pearl PG. Any ideas where I can get one? View attachment 3465874

This is hardcore aged, right? That's nice! I think an off white or a mint would go with it too

 

[Mammoth_Bass]

This is hardcore aged, right? That's nice! I think an off white or a mint would go with it too

Not totally sure what the level of relic is... will post photos once I receive it. Should be Wednesday! I have always wanted a Sandberg so I am excited. I have way too many basses tho so something else may need to go

 

[_Obra_]

This is hardcore aged, right? That's nice! I think an off white or a mint would go with it too

Sandberg's got 4 levels of relic. Soft aged, Hardcore aged, Hardcore reserve and Masterpiece. You can see all of the differences at their web site at Configurator link, if You chose aged finish (for some models). The orange California TM2 from Your post looks to me like Hardcore aged (pickups doesn't have worn covers nor aged neck sides and fingerboard).

 

[thawkeyes]

Set I better set my witness points and it’s got a lot better. I wonder if the A string itself is bad. It’s in tune at the 12 fret, 12 fret harmonic, and open. Still from frets 3-9 it’s flat on the A string. I think I might go buy a new set to see. Thanks guys.

Did you have the same intonation problems with the Sandberg strings?

 

[Roy Vest]

Did you have the same intonation problems with the Sandberg strings?

Unfortunately I didn’t try. I could tell they were kinda old and I always change to DR’s when I get a new bass.

 

[Adam Wright]

I doubt that Sandberg got your frets in the wrong place

Maybe, maybe not. Had an F bass that had a few frets in the upper register that were not placed right(was confirmed and repaired by Jimmy Coppolo when he was an F Bass dealer at his old shop in NY).

 

[Mammoth_Bass]

Brought my Sandberg to practice and am really blown away. Truly cuts through the mix and sounds huge. Hope this isn’t just a honeymoon period. Can someone pls tell me the controls? I have an idea but would like to know for sure. Also what are the frets size? They don’t seem medium jumbo or vintage somewhere in the middle. I like them. Happy overall!!

 

[Jughead6]

Maybe, maybe not. Had an F bass that had a few frets in the upper register that were not placed right(was confirmed and repaired by Jimmy Coppolo when he was an F Bass dealer at his old shop in NY).

Note to self: never buy an F Bass.

 

[Adam Wright]

Note to self: never buy an F Bass.

Same bass had a 3 piece maple neck(standard feature) and you could feel the seam where the neck pieces were glued together because they hadn’t been sanded properly. I’ve had a few F basses since then and all were similarly mediocre in tone, playability, and comfort. Glutton for punishment I guess.