Stanberg Forty Eight questions

[Snowbro]

Hello! Recently I have been fascinated with this particular bass. I am considering getting one, but I have some questions, mainly directed to bass owners or people who know their way around buying basses.

Why is this cheaper
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Than the other models? Even in the site where you can make your own making exactly that turns out to be more expensive.

Anywhere I can look for a used model?

Is it true that it's kind of heavy in weight and not so comfortable to play near the head? I read it somewhere.

Anything special I should know about it?

As always, thank you for your time!

 

[bdgotoh]

This person sold one in February, he might be able to answer some of your questions.

SOLD - Sandberg "Forty Eight" Relic'd Candy Apple Red - *MINT

 

[bikeplate]

Message dub56. He has one. Loves it

 

[tpaul]

That's only four questions.

 

[Snowbro]

@tpaul You're right. I had more question when I started writing but I just got them answered with research. For instance, the bass comes with shielding and it's very versatile in terms of tone range.

@bikeplate thanks for the suggestion, I have messaged him!

@bdgotoh I will message the man as well!

Ah heck I might as well write it here.
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This bass sells for 900 pounds, shipping included. It is by far the cheapest I have found online, runner up is a 1,200 pounds found on thomann.de, new. I mean, my experience can't tell me if it's a good deal, but it really looks like one. Am I crazy?

 

[David Sutkin]

This person sold one in February, he might be able to answer some of your questions.

SOLD - Sandberg "Forty Eight" Relic'd Candy Apple Red - *MINT

I did sell it back in February... and then traded back for it a few months later as I missed it and regretted having sold it.

But alas, I’m considering selling it once again, as much as I love Sandbergs AND considering I have a Sandberg California TM4 which is the same pup config, I’m already getting a very similar tone.

The very sleek body shape on the Forty Eight does not match my own less than sleek (dare I say “round”?) body shape and I feel uncomfortable rocking that look.

OP, I’ll reply to your PM shorty.

 

[Dub56]

PM replied!

I do have a Forty Eight and love it. I'll PM you some more info soon, and I'll also post a bit more info in this thread when I get a few mins.

 

[Dub56]

I did sell it back in February... and then traded back for it a few months later as I missed it and regretted having sold it.

But alas, I’m considering selling it once again, as much as I love Sandbergs AND considering I have a Sandberg California TM4 which is the same pup config, I’m already getting a very similar tone.

The very sleek body shape on the Forty Eight does not match my own less than sleek (dare I say “round”?) body shape and I feel uncomfortable rocking that look.

OP, I’ll reply to your PM shorty.

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Is that an Epiphone Thunderbird case? Did you have to modify it at all to get the Forty Eight to fit?

I recently slightly modified a different Epi Thunderbird case to fit mine (see pic below)

 

[David Sutkin]

Is that an Epiphone Thunderbird case? Did you have to modify it at all to get the Forty Eight to fit?

I recently slightly modified a different Epi Thunderbird case to fit mine (see pic below)
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It is an Epi TBird case and no modifications were necessary .... fits like a glove.

That white Forty Eight is a beauty! You don't see very many in white ... nice!

 

[Dub56]

It is an Epi TBird case and no modifications were necessary .... fits like a glove.

That white Forty Eight is a beauty! You don't see very many in white ... nice!

Thanks!! I love that bass a lot, I was really excited to find it in white with the black stripes. That config is perfect for me and I didn't see it offered on the Sandberg configurator for some reason..

I found this one on Thomann online, then I drooled/agonized over it for a few weeks before finally deciding to pull the trigger. I'm really glad I took a chance on it, super cool bass.

Too funny about the case... I have the newer Epiphone T-Bird case (wider at the bottom than the top rather than rectangular) and it didn't quite fit at first. I had to cut out a bit of foam to get the pointy portion pictured below to fit. Looks like your case fit great! Oh well, I suppose it worked out fine in the end lol

 

[David Sutkin]

PM replied!

I do have a Forty Eight and love it. I'll PM you some more info soon, and I'll also post a bit more info in this thread when I get a few mins.

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The "black blocked" maple fingerboard also adds to it bad'assery!

 

[Mark76]

Mmmm drool

 

[Snowbro]

Oh in the end I did buy a Sandberg 48, found an used one for 1k euros and I have to say it was a great deal. The bass is exactly what I was looking for. It's just perfect.

 

[Panther]

I'm really digging mine. With the 5er I prefer active mode to boost the bass for the B.

 

[Mark76]

BTW, OP. What were your other 43 questions?