NBD/First Bass Day Sandberg TM4

[Khiros1447]

Hey TalkBass,

I finally pulled the trigger on buying my first bass, and was able to get this Sandberg California in my favorite color. The box arrived from UPS and looked like customs had taken it through a warzone, but fortunately the bass was okay. The additions to the stock bass are Black Beauties and a BT7 from Hipshot. I just got it back from Dom at Third Floor Guitars here in town who got this setup and the Hipshot installed for me, and I couldn't be more thrilled to show this off to everyone.

 

[KoalaOnBass]

That's absolutely gorgeous, congrats!

 

[Bass Man Dan]

That is a SOB of a first bass, likely a lifer!

 

[PWRL]

That is definitely heckin' nice for a first bass. Mine was a $200 Washburn. Enjoy!

 

[Ant B 2021]

Stunning bass.

 

[Khiros1447]

That is definitely heckin' nice for a first bass. Mine was a $200 Washburn. Enjoy!

Yeah, I definitely could have gone cheaper. For me to take it seriously enough to not give up on it quickly, I had to invest and save into it, so that I would be more inclined to keep at it.

 

[PWRL]

Yeah, I definitely could have gone cheaper. For me to take it seriously enough to not give up on it quickly, I had to invest and save into it, so that I would be more inclined to keep at it.

Oh heck, I would have gone more expensive if I could have. I think you did great.

 

[ruju]

Wow! Excellent.youve chosen well..

 

[T Bassman]

These are so nice! Well chosen man

 

[The Deep]

That’s a great looking German axe!

I’ve often wondered about these basses myself.

Congrats and enjoy!

 

[asparaguspee]

Congrats man, beautiful bass.
I've got a Sandberg as well and they are incredibly well made and of course, sound amazing.

 

[Danny O Danny]

That's one hell of a first bass! Sandbergs are terrific. It should inspire you.

 

[IvanBassist]

Hey TalkBass,

I finally pulled the trigger on buying my first bass, and was able to get this Sandberg California in my favorite color. The box arrived from UPS and looked like customs had taken it through a warzone, but fortunately the bass was okay. The additions to the stock bass are Black Beauties and a BT7 from Hipshot. I just got it back from Dom at Third Floor Guitars here in town who got this setup and the Hipshot installed for me, and I couldn't be more thrilled to show this off to everyone.

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Congratulations! Looks great
Sandberg makes great basses

 

[Ralph69]

Them Germans sure know how to build basses.

 

[BassmanM]

Love me some green, congratulations!

 

[MynameisMe]

Nice!

 

[RolandMHall]

You did good. Sandbergs are excellent basses. I love both of mine and will never part with them. They put Fenders to shame IMHO

 

[boggus]

Looks great. Oliver Riedel (Rammstein) uses these (although he has his own signature model, but bassically it's the same).

 

[SJan3]

Hey TalkBass,

I finally pulled the trigger on buying my first bass, and was able to get this Sandberg California in my favorite color. The box arrived from UPS and looked like customs had taken it through a warzone, but fortunately the bass was okay. The additions to the stock bass are Black Beauties and a BT7 from Hipshot. I just got it back from Dom at Third Floor Guitars here in town who got this setup and the Hipshot installed for me, and I couldn't be more thrilled to show this off to everyone.

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Very nice! Love the green burst w/black hardware. But please explain to me what that strap is around the nut. Is it a fashion statement?

 

[SJan3]

That’s a great looking German axe!

I’ve often wondered about these basses myself.

Congrats and enjoy!

Me too! I've never played one but knowing the Germans, I'll bet its got great attention to detail.