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Chris P.
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Sandberg short scale - Gibson-esque
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February 20, 2023, 07:21:09 AM »
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Dave W
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Re: Sandberg short scale - Gibson-esque
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February 20, 2023, 07:28:16 AM »
I sure like the tone. Should appeal to Gibson fans and more.
If the Florence guitar line prices are any indication, these should be in the $1500 range, maybe a little more. Not out of line for a small company.
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morrow
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February 20, 2023, 09:01:24 AM »
Not crazy about the 4 in line headstock , but it certainly pushes a bunch of my buttons.
I’m happy with my Jr for now though.
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Basvarken
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February 20, 2023, 09:27:14 AM »
I like it.
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Alanko
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February 20, 2023, 09:49:11 AM »
Nice to see a shortscale bass with accompanying advertising that doesn't lean straight into talk of "an ideal bass for beginners, children and players with small hands".
This bass looks really good. It is a shame they didn't copy the 3+3 headstock shape of the guitars. Straight string pull and it would potentially balance better. A Mustang neck on a Melody Maker neck is risking dive.
I'm intrigued by the circuitry in this. What I know capacitors do versus what they are claiming they do.
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Basvarken
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February 20, 2023, 11:05:06 AM »
It’s typical that people complain the new Epiphone Newport has a 2x2 headstock instead of the 4 in line. And now with the new Sandberg it is the other way around. :mrgreen
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Dave W
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February 20, 2023, 12:13:15 PM »
I'd rather have the 4 inline, especially if it's not tilted back.
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ilan
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February 20, 2023, 01:29:27 PM »
I like it a lot.
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February 20, 2023, 06:37:19 PM »
Cool bass, I like it.
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morrow
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February 21, 2023, 05:57:24 AM »
Now that Gibson has discontinued the Jr I’m quite happy to see this pop up. It’s nice to see a good shortscale with a single pickup in the sweet spot. There’s a lot to be said for two knob simplicity. This should be a great sounding bass.
And being a set neck shortscale is a bonus. I’ve come to love a 2+2 headstock , but the 4 in line is not a deal breaker.
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Dave W
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February 23, 2023, 06:12:03 PM »
Nice review here. No idea who the guy is.
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morrow
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February 24, 2023, 05:41:31 AM »
And it’s definitely a bolt on.
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ilan
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February 25, 2023, 01:06:07 PM »
The body shape reminds me of the Rickenbacker 2030
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westen44
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March 18, 2023, 10:15:43 AM »
They say it has a retro Gibson-like flavor to it and recalls elements of the EB-2 and Ripper. To me all that is extremely appealing.
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Rob
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Re: Sandberg short scale - Gibson-esque
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April 18, 2023, 02:04:37 PM »
Quote from: Dave W on February 20, 2023, 12:13:15 PM
I'd rather have the 4 inline, especially if it's not tilted back.
Same here I like it too.
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