I play a Fender Mustang, which I love, but I'm afraid it has gotten some real competition now with this Sandberg 🤤 If it feels as well playing as it sound, than I'm afraid I just have to get one 😏
Thank you Gregor, and welcome Kai. Gregor, I'd appreciate it if you would use your influence at Sandberg to have them make an 'Electra' version of this model with pure passive electronics and at a significantly more affordable price level. That would be awesome.
In turn, we would like you to use your influence on the Netherlands to facilitate more tourist-friendly coffee shops. New York cheesecake should be available full-time lekker, vers and goedkoop, a. u. b. 🍓
Love the sound of the bass! And love Kai's playing as well! I feel like he has studied with Frank Itt! Masters of both bass, and bass face! 🙂 Please keep making these videos! It's a perspective that we don't always (often?) get here in North America. Thank you!
These things are true masterpieces! Finally a worthy competitor for Serek basses, but I think this one is even better! Sounds awesome, looks minimalist and classic, still unique, and it has just the right amount of carefully chosen modern features.
Just found a BRG one with a maple fretboard! So looking forward to getting it. I love shortscales and this one seems to be really nice. Great design and sounds killer too. Much appreciated Sandberg...and Bass The World for the nice presentation.
That tone wiring is really neat, would probably be a great idea for active electronics too to give players who enjoy the low pass sound of vintage passives the option but the versatility of actives when needed.
Richtig toller Bass, den Sandberg da wieder rausgehauen hat - irgendwie machen die Jungs wirklich vieles richtig! Ach, und großartig dich am Bass zu sehen, Kai!!, ❤️👍😎
Thanks for a great demo. :-) I love the the sunburst visually, but I am a bit torn, since you said, the mahogany has a deeper/darker sound. In the video, I find it hard to hear much difference. So I guess my question is, is there really a noticeable sound difference between the two?
the model just came came out. These 3 are literally the first Florence basses in existence + the green one on Patrick Hunters channel. Not even Thomann has listed them yet. I'm sure they'll appear in the webshops for preorder and day now
I like them but I don't know why so many brands are focusing on short scales. I find there's just a big tonal difference compared to a normal scale and even a different resonance from the body and neck. I'm not saying extended/multi scales are 'better' but those bass notes are definitely better with 33"+ scales. Short scales just sound "muddy" and muffled.
Thank you for imagining this bass. Its the best looking bass I have ever seen, and is the correct scale :) The tone is amazing, right amount of grit. If only I could justify buying one….time to practice more, or sell a kidney
Hi, if I am following the Thomann Link I am landing on your Sandberg California II TT 4 BTW HCAR TB, which is a really a cool bass, but not the one from the video. Did I do something wrong?
Does anyone know the total dimensions of this bass? Especially the length. I'm thinking if this bass could fit in my guitar Mono Case so that way It's easier to transport but I think due to the not so tiny headstock this bass is kind of a bit too long.. :/
Couldn't decide between Mahogany and Alder... mmmh... Like the tone of the Mahogany... but need a real alround bass (for distorted things too...) Would you recommend the Alder then, although you recommended the Mahogany...? Thinking... And is the Alder better for some Slap?
It's not really going to make any difference besides the aesthetics. The only things that matter are the pickups, circuitry, how the guitar is constructed and the hardware, which is identical between the two models.
How are we still talking about alder+maple and all-mahogany like they make any more difference than a couple of errant winds on a pickup, or +/- 2% on a pot? Tonewood makes a difference on a 3mm thick acoustic instrument, yes 100%. The ONLY place it’s even represented on an electric instrument is in the minuscule amount of microphonics in the pickup.
Sehr Geil ! Ich warte seit jahren auf einen 400 Euro Shortscale Bass mit Maple Hals und Maple Griffbrett. Mit zwei PU,s . Den ich dann mit Aktiv 3 Band Elektronik modden würde. Spiele z.Z. einen 5 String Shortscale von Ibanez.
what’s funny about this is that i’m the guy who approached Gibson about making the LP DC Jr. Tribute Bass. and now I work for Sandberg and get to help make Gregor’s ideas come to life 🎉🎉
@@strangernajjar Hi Marc! I actually somehow knew that it was your idea first :) So now that you both work for Sandberg - it's an internal thing to decide who has the bragging rights.
I don’t think it looks like a guitar at all. It looks cool and retro-ish and it actually sounds like bass which can’t be said about all long scale basses.
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what's your favorite shortscale bass?
I play a Fender Mustang, which I love, but I'm afraid it has gotten some real competition now with this Sandberg 🤤 If it feels as well playing as it sound, than I'm afraid I just have to get one 😏
The alder version of these 👊. Sounds incredible
Musicman, Serek Midwestern and Lull 430.
My special order Superlight Lionel should arrive with me in May, but until then I have a "Jim Deacon" (Old scottish brand) short scale P that I love.
My '67 Gibson eb 0 ❤
Every video by this channel since 2022: The new is the best ever!
Thanks for your work Kai! Enjoy watching you demo these basses! Thanks Gregor!
Thank you for commissioning this model! I need a LEFT HANDED version in my life, please!
Thank you Gregor, and welcome Kai. Gregor, I'd appreciate it if you would use your influence at Sandberg to have them make an 'Electra' version of this model with pure passive electronics and at a significantly more affordable price level. That would be awesome.
In turn, we would like you to use your influence on the Netherlands to facilitate more tourist-friendly coffee shops. New York cheesecake should be available full-time lekker, vers and goedkoop, a. u. b. 🍓
This guy plays like light is coming through his fingers
Love the sound of the bass! And love Kai's playing as well! I feel like he has studied with Frank Itt! Masters of both bass, and bass face! 🙂
Please keep making these videos! It's a perspective that we don't always (often?) get here in North America. Thank you!
Warm welcome to Kai Lemke!
Always good to see a new Bass the World face! Welcome Kai!
Great new bass player !
Thumbs up for the now player Kai Lemke. Musical. My ears thanks that!
Zero fret - yay! We need this on all fretted instruments.
Wellcome to the Family KAI
“But this one gives me some feelings”. The best!
that intro by Kai was very nice!
The sweet spot of the pickup! It has the beef, punch and a bit bite. Perfect
welcome, Kai! sweet playing
Great sounding bass ….great playing!!
That is some nice playing Kai
These things are true masterpieces! Finally a worthy competitor for Serek basses, but I think this one is even better! Sounds awesome, looks minimalist and classic, still unique, and it has just the right amount of carefully chosen modern features.
Fantastic show case, Kai! 👌
Great player ! Always delighted by the players on this channel ❤️
This Sandberg sounds amazonia 😄
A modern take on EB-0. Sounds really agressive in the end. Kai is working hard on his bass face - I see a lot of potential.
Beautiful basses, that bass player is awesome!👌🎸 Nice tones.
0:20 a new bassplayer and a very nice bassline
Nice one. And a very helpful demonstration. Sandberg now must be the brand with the biggest variety in models.
First time I really like a bass with a mudbucker style pickup! And surprisingly versatile with such limited electronics and controls. Tasty!
Gregor is a Bass Daddy!!!!
Excellent bass player. Really nice bass.
Just found a BRG one with a maple fretboard! So looking forward to getting it. I love shortscales and this one seems to be really nice. Great design and sounds killer too. Much appreciated Sandberg...and Bass The World for the nice presentation.
That tone wiring is really neat, would probably be a great idea for active electronics too to give players who enjoy the low pass sound of vintage passives the option but the versatility of actives when needed.
Sounds fantastic, brilliant idea Gregor and well executed by Sandberg!
That intro jam was actually so nasty.
Welcome Kai 😃 great playing!!
Kai
i need one of these
kai is awesome btw
Richtig toller Bass, den Sandberg da wieder rausgehauen hat - irgendwie machen die Jungs wirklich vieles richtig! Ach, und großartig dich am Bass zu sehen, Kai!!, ❤️👍😎
Thanks for a great demo. :-) I love the the sunburst visually, but I am a bit torn, since you said, the mahogany has a deeper/darker sound. In the video, I find it hard to hear much difference. So I guess my question is, is there really a noticeable sound difference between the two?
I was wondering what my next Sandberg would be... I think I have found the answer!
That's a really useful range of tones!
Those are cool basses...interesting player too...
I’m glad you checked it out yeah
They look good! That silver plate on the humbucker looks vintage!
This is a sexy bass. I was sure Kai was going to just go into a sick bass cover of Careless Whisper there for a second.
Sehr sehr cool! Jetzt fehlt nur noch das Vergleichsvideo zwischen diesem schönen Instrument und einem Lionel.
Welcome Kai!!!
Warm welcome, Kai!
That sounds soooo good!
Thank you! I have a mahogany on order. Keep up the good work
Gregor, you are a really nice guy ❤ . I ❤ short scale basses … and long scale, headless , fan Fretted, fret less, …..😁 I like all basses !!!
Yer man plays great , the bass sounds great ,,, but the Fenderesq headstock is wrong on a Gibsonesq PRSish body. For me
I fucking love BassTheWorld
These look and sound great
And then you flashed the green one to tease me even more ❤❤
Very cool idea to do the sg-bass better than Gibson!
Nice. I really like your videos. Don't see the Florence sold in the US though ...
the model just came came out. These 3 are literally the first Florence basses in existence + the green one on Patrick Hunters channel. Not even Thomann has listed them yet. I'm sure they'll appear in the webshops for preorder and day now
I own a gibson les paul dc tribute bass and I am very happy with it... but now I want this one in the mahogany cherry version!! 😀
I like them but I don't know why so many brands are focusing on short scales. I find there's just a big tonal difference compared to a normal scale and even a different resonance from the body and neck.
I'm not saying extended/multi scales are 'better' but those bass notes are definitely better with 33"+ scales. Short scales just sound "muddy" and muffled.
Thank you for imagining this bass. Its the best looking bass I have ever seen, and is the correct scale :) The tone is amazing, right amount of grit. If only I could justify buying one….time to practice more, or sell a kidney
sounds real nice
omg this sounds good.
You be blessed. I was going to go for the GL equivalent , but now...... I dont know anymore...
Oh sweet Lordy that’s a thing or beauty. Gonna buy one for sure.
Hi, if I am following the Thomann Link I am landing on your Sandberg California II TT 4 BTW HCAR TB, which is a really a cool bass, but not the one from the video.
Did I do something wrong?
Shit. This video is/was expensive. Ordered the Ruby Red… But… waiting now a loooong time. Looking forward.
Tone for days!
Luv it
Does anyone know the total dimensions of this bass? Especially the length. I'm thinking if this bass could fit in my guitar Mono Case so that way It's easier to transport but I think due to the not so tiny headstock this bass is kind of a bit too long.. :/
Just checked and also available as a fretless, which is good news. Way out of my price range though 😞
Couldn't decide between Mahogany and Alder... mmmh... Like the tone of the Mahogany... but need a real alround bass (for distorted things too...) Would you recommend the Alder then, although you recommended the Mahogany...? Thinking... And is the Alder better for some Slap?
It's not really going to make any difference besides the aesthetics.
The only things that matter are the pickups, circuitry, how the guitar is constructed and the hardware, which is identical between the two models.
@@casanovafunkenstein5090 …did you play both versions. Or do you think or guess from experience of other instruments?
The mahogany sound just like a P Bass. Nice!
They make left handed version?
hold me, Bass Daddy! ❤❤❤❤
How are we still talking about alder+maple and all-mahogany like they make any more difference than a couple of errant winds on a pickup, or +/- 2% on a pot?
Tonewood makes a difference on a 3mm thick acoustic instrument, yes 100%.
The ONLY place it’s even represented on an electric instrument is in the minuscule amount of microphonics in the pickup.
Nice review, do you know why this bass only comes as short scale ?
it was designed as a shortscale from the beginning
Make it a long scale too!
Nice!
Sehr Geil ! Ich warte seit jahren auf einen 400 Euro Shortscale Bass mit Maple Hals und Maple Griffbrett. Mit zwei PU,s . Den ich dann mit Aktiv 3 Band Elektronik modden würde. Spiele z.Z. einen 5 String Shortscale von Ibanez.
rad, like a suped up newport
I'd just be playing Air songs. Want.
What is the weight of alder version?
That is without doubt one of the best sounding basses I've ever heard.
Wow
Sorry if I missed it, but what is the MSRP for this bass? I am hoping it is not $3K like it is for a California! Thanks.
ZOOM B2 FOUR REVIEW PLZ?!
😲 WOW 😲😳
So glad he does 'stank face' like Frank. Thank God.
Can’t be helped I’m afraid 😅
@@klemke7043 Indeed, the stank helps you smell the groove. 😆 Seriously though, Kai, you are a fantastic player. Glad to watch your videos.
@@kenherbst9460 thanks very much, Ken 🙏
any idea what the nut width is?
Dingwall Pickguard-Design has entered the chat. 😀
There’s some really good short scale basses recently but I can’t play them. They just feel weird in my hands. Just can’t get used to the scale.
It's the ideal bass for a beginner. should be named junior or something like
One hell of a beginner's bass for 2000 Euro
@twice-vehk whoever attempts a professional school, can spend that money .
Sandberg, please make a black one...
Are they available as left handed?
Absolutely
Is this an active or passive bass ?
passive
Of course, it was you who came up with this idea. Nobody remembers Gibson LP DC Jr. Tribute bass by now, right? :)
I didn't say I'm the general inventor of all basses. I love and own a few Gibson vintage basses and wanted to see Sandbergs modern spin on this topic
what’s funny about this is that i’m the guy who approached Gibson about making the LP DC Jr. Tribute Bass.
and now I work for Sandberg and get to help make Gregor’s ideas come to life 🎉🎉
@@strangernajjar Hi Marc! I actually somehow knew that it was your idea first :) So now that you both work for Sandberg - it's an internal thing to decide who has the bragging rights.
@@gwawd oh, the Florence was all Gregor! make no mistake. i’m just the loud American guy who was lucky to help!
I played around with the configurator on the site for this but PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE give us block inlays on this 🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵
Make it semi-hollow with regular scale length and my MRS will not be happy with me.
Why Short Scale basses have to look like a Guitar !!!
I don’t think it looks like a guitar at all. It looks cool and retro-ish and it actually sounds like bass which can’t be said about all long scale basses.
👍👍👌
Oh, Peavey T-45 rip-off! Nice.
These 2 basses have nothing in common. A bit far fetched to call them a rip-off. Under this logic literally every bass would be a rip-off
I would like you to say MahOgany more.
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