Hey Andy!
You got some very very nice Sandberg Basses in your store. I bet they won't be kept long. Please keep us updated with informations.
Best regards!
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Hey Andy!
You got some very very nice Sandberg Basses in your store. I bet they won't be kept long. Please keep us updated with informations.
Best regards!
Sorry if this has already been covered, but I see a lot of the Sandbergs have Delano pups in them.
How do the Delanos compare to other brands like Bartolini, Seymour Duncan, and Nordstrand?
Just curious.
Hey I've owned basses with all of them (Seymour Duncan custom P Bass, Bartolini Custom soapbar, Nordstrand Big Singles, Single Coils, Dual Coils, Delano soapbars - quadruple coils) and I have to say that all of them are great and the only pickups out of the bunch that left a lasting impression on me were the Delano's. Ever since then I've always been interested in anything by Clover/Sandberg based purely on my experience with the Delano pickups and preamp.
They are currently my favorite pickup/preamp combination that I've tried - and I've tried and liked quite a few!
edit: by the way if you want to listen to some and compare them for yourself, you can check out the Clover tracks (Delano) and compare them with Seymour Duncan (Lull Bass) and Nordstrand pickups (found on the Nordy tracks and the latest Eshenbaugh track). None of these are apples to apples, but they are all very high quality basses with different pickups and preamp and you can hear for yourself how versatile and clean the Delano's are in that Clover. That bass was incredible - I'm not a six string player and tried to trade it for the exact same bass in 4 strings but nobody had one)
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Thank you very much Mstott for sharing this! Great samples you made there.
Also note that the pickups Sandberg make themselves are not bad at all. Also very clean and versatile as the Delano, I dare to describe them a bit thicker, more boom.
Regards!
Hello all,
Will you let me join the Club? Here's my Sandberg Basic 4 Green Zebra:
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It was somewhat funny how I got this lovely "Frog". One day I strolled in a shop in Warsaw, Poland just to see if there would be a nice rock bass for me. The Sandberg instantly drew my attention. Not having cash on me, I just tried if the guitar would fit me manually - and it was perfect for my needs. As electric guitarist (having a large stomach), I was looking for a slim electric bass, perhaps 30.5" and since the guitar hanged near to a Gibson SG Bass (and both appeared to be similar size) I was totally convinced that the Sandberg was a short scale bass, too.
Next time I went in the shop prepared to buy. I asked the new shop assistant to help me with a tuner, an amp, which he did. I again admired the manual convenience of Sandberg as it was as easy to play it as it were an electric guitar. But what instantly worried me was the fact the active electronics did not work, even if a fresh battery was instantly replaced. The assistant seemed to be helpless, so we both went to the manager. There, I learned that:
-- No one knew where the Sandberg come from as the shop had not had it in their offer, although they had that single item in the database
-- There were no papers for the bass
-- No gigbag
I asked for substantial discount, and the manager calmly explained that yes, the tag price had already been a discounted price, 25% off. Fancy that, I had already been in love with this guitar, for its flawless build and playing convenience. So I took a plunge into deep water and thinking I must have been crazy - I paid and took the Sandberg with me.
At home, it turned out the guitar (even without papers and without gigbag) was completely sound! The shop assistant had not pushed the jack deep enough into the socket and the active preamp did not switch on ;-) I immediately changed the strings and now I enjoy that wonderful, convenient, great sounding and good looking instrument ;-) And it is 34" - still hard to believe that.
Seems I have made one of best buys in my life.
Will you let me join the Club? Here's my Sandberg Basic 4 Green Zebra:
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It was somewhat funny how I got this lovely "Frog". One day I strolled in a shop in Warsaw, Poland just to see if there would be a nice rock bass for me. The Sandberg instantly drew my attention. Not having cash on me, I just tried if the guitar would fit me manually - and it was perfect for my needs. As electric guitarist (having a large stomach), I was looking for a slim electric bass, perhaps 30.5" and since the guitar hanged near to a Gibson SG Bass (and both appeared to be similar size) I was totally convinced that the Sandberg was a short scale bass, too.
Next time I went in the shop prepared to buy. I asked the new shop assistant to help me with a tuner, an amp, which he did. I again admired the manual convenience of Sandberg as it was as easy to play it as it were an electric guitar. But what instantly worried me was the fact the active electronics did not work, even if a fresh battery was instantly replaced. The assistant seemed to be helpless, so we both went to the manager. There, I learned that:
-- No one knew where the Sandberg come from as the shop had not had it in their offer, although they had that single item in the database
-- There were no papers for the bass
-- No gigbag
I asked for substantial discount, and the manager calmly explained that yes, the tag price had already been a discounted price, 25% off. Fancy that, I had already been in love with this guitar, for its flawless build and playing convenience. So I took a plunge into deep water and thinking I must have been crazy - I paid and took the Sandberg with me.
At home, it turned out the guitar (even without papers and without gigbag) was completely sound! The shop assistant had not pushed the jack deep enough into the socket and the active preamp did not switch on ;-) I immediately changed the strings and now I enjoy that wonderful, convenient, great sounding and good looking instrument ;-) And it is 34" - still hard to believe that.
Seems I have made one of best buys in my life.
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Antek! That is a great story and I'm extremely glad for you. Also quite jealous, that Zebra finish is so nice, one of Sandbergs specialities.
And yes it is funny but depending on how a bass positions when sitting down, the feel of the neck and easiness to play it sometimes does appear like the neck has a shorter scale, it's all an illusion but a good one. Of course this will help you master the bass in no time, I learned on a Sandberg and got the hang of it very fast (not saying that I'm a good player now).
Enjoy that beautiful bass, there are not so many around like that, usually the zebra finish is just made just upon request. So it's something very special.
EDIT: Oh I just wanted to tell you as you also play guitar. Since recently Sandberg also builds electric guitars, they are not so popular yet but I believe very very good. So maybe check them out sometime you get the change. Have a look at their website. I personally like the Florence model, I bet sooner or later more models will come out, for now just guitarist have to be motivated to buy something really high quality instead of spending the same money for a famous brand guitar not built by the same standards. Would be very nice of you to maybe have a look at their guitars and spread some information around.
Thanks and enjoy!
You can find yourself on the new members list:
Yes, I have on my California PM4. It's the GB7 indeed.
And no, it does not change the balance that significantly that I've noticed.
And no, it does not change the balance that significantly that I've noticed.
Oh! One thing I wanted to ask everybody. Why do you think guitar & bass makers are so conservative not to fit Straplocks on all more classy guitars? I can see Gibson themselves put Straplocks only on high-end LP's, why? Straplocks are so inexpensive... Sure, I have mounted Straplocks on the
"Frog" on the second day and you know I hated doing that myself ;-)
Second thought: As I understand, Sandbergs come with gigbags. Any recommendation for a hard-case from some world brand? And a right model? I could order a custom made hard case, but this takes time.
Nrssab: Interesting info on Sandberg's electric guitars! Poland is somewhat backwards market; many people prefer importing instruments from German networks such as Thomann or Music-Town. Music-Town do not distribute Sandbergs. Thomann does, but I can see no electric guitars of Sandberg in their offer. And to put hands on a Sandberg electric guitar, I'd probably have to go to Germany ;-) When it comes to Sandberg basses, yes, you can order them from e.g. Maczos Bass, and a Polish distribution exists. It is very hard to find a shop where you could try a Sandberg. Still, Polish bassmen recognize the brand, having a choice of Precision Bass and Music Man, some prefer a Sandberg for good balance between those two and for far better ergonomics.
It will be harder with electric guitars for Sandberg. Young people are in search of decently made mass-produced guitars such as VGS or Vintage or whatnot. Those more mature will make their dream come true and buy a Gibson or a PRS. Unless Sandberg marketing improves.
My GAS for electric guitar extinguished with purchase of a 30-year-old Pearl and a Brunetti guitar combo; and I am also so happy with the Sandberg bass. Now I need to understand bass amps and cabs better ;-)
"Frog" on the second day and you know I hated doing that myself ;-)
Second thought: As I understand, Sandbergs come with gigbags. Any recommendation for a hard-case from some world brand? And a right model? I could order a custom made hard case, but this takes time.
Nrssab: Interesting info on Sandberg's electric guitars! Poland is somewhat backwards market; many people prefer importing instruments from German networks such as Thomann or Music-Town. Music-Town do not distribute Sandbergs. Thomann does, but I can see no electric guitars of Sandberg in their offer. And to put hands on a Sandberg electric guitar, I'd probably have to go to Germany ;-) When it comes to Sandberg basses, yes, you can order them from e.g. Maczos Bass, and a Polish distribution exists. It is very hard to find a shop where you could try a Sandberg. Still, Polish bassmen recognize the brand, having a choice of Precision Bass and Music Man, some prefer a Sandberg for good balance between those two and for far better ergonomics.
It will be harder with electric guitars for Sandberg. Young people are in search of decently made mass-produced guitars such as VGS or Vintage or whatnot. Those more mature will make their dream come true and buy a Gibson or a PRS. Unless Sandberg marketing improves.
My GAS for electric guitar extinguished with purchase of a 30-year-old Pearl and a Brunetti guitar combo; and I am also so happy with the Sandberg bass. Now I need to understand bass amps and cabs better ;-)
Thanks for that, I feel an internet order coming on
Would you sell old Sandberg tuners for a bargain?
Would you sell old Sandberg tuners for a bargain?
I always like to keep the old one just in case for resale purposes (it would only be the E one I'd be changing).
I have the opportunity to purchase a Sandberg Custom 6 string w/ a maple top for around $1,000. It plays and sounds absolutely great but I'm curious if that is a good price?
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CU6 alone is listed at EUR 1847, and maple top is +EUR419. At least this is what we would pay for this new guitar in Europe.
Ask yourself if $1000 is a good deal
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CU6 alone is listed at EUR 1847, and maple top is +EUR419. At least this is what we would pay for this new guitar in Europe.
Ask yourself if $1000 is a good deal
Noooo, it's SOOO not a good price....where is it located? I need to "straighten this out" with the person that owns the instrument.
antek you were saying about straploks, sandbergs stock strap buttons are compatible with the schaller system i already had a set on my status so i knew instantly what they were but if you are not familiar with them it can be misleading.
most basses will fit in those generic 'bass' cases and if its not a jazz body you have an easier time (jazz bodies need a longer case, sometimes shops dont notice that and just say 'bass case'). i got a tweed replica case from thomman and it fits my P styled basses fine.
i already had a set on my status so i knew instantly what they were but if you are not familiar with them it can be misleading.most basses will fit in those generic 'bass' cases and if its not a jazz body you have an easier time (jazz bodies need a longer case, sometimes shops dont notice that and just say 'bass case'). i got a tweed replica case from thomman and it fits my P styled basses fine.
Noooo, it's SOOO not a good price....where is it located? I need to "straighten this out" with the person that owns the instrument.
The seller actually lives in Chicago, but the bass is currently here in Fort Wayne.
The seller actually lives in Chicago, but the bass is currently here in Fort Wayne.
I have a sister in Ft. Wayne, maybe I should visit her on the way to pick up...ehr...settle this pricing sitchee-ayshun (hikes his pants up to his man boobs).
My brand new Sandberg California PM4 Creme. Took about 15 weeks for it to get here. But now it's finished and I couldn't be happier
Membership in the Sandberg Club... please???
Gardine, congrats! Enjoy her so much!
@MingusBass, that sounds like a killer deal, but to give more information it would help to see some pics of the bass or at least know about the year it was built.
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