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don t let anyone tell you how your sandberg is supposed to look like We are not making it easy for you. You have the challenging choice between more than a thousand body, fi nish, pickguard, fretboard, inlay and pickup combinations and all these as 4, 5 or 6 strings. But we are making it good! Finally you ll have the bass you always wanted to own, handmade in well known premium quality. A true sandberg. YOUR sandberg. 2
lass dir von niemandem erzählen, wie dein sandberg auszusehen hat Wir machen es dir nicht leicht. Du hast die schwierige Auswahl zwischen über 1000 Korpus-, Finish-, Pickguard-, Griffbrett-, Inlay- und Pickup- Kombinationen und das Ganze auch noch wahlweise als 4-, 5- oder 6-Saiter. Aber wir machen es dir schön! Am Ende hast du den Bass, den du dir schon immer gewünscht hast, handgemacht und in erstklassiger Qualität, wie man es von uns kennt - eben ein echter sandberg. DEIN sandberg. 3
California marlowedk 6 x bolted / canadian hardrock maple with special Marlowe measurements, only 4 string version available FRETBOARD 22 frets, rosewood with perloid blockinlays SCALE 864 mm / 34 european alder special hardcore aged HARDWARE sandberg 2 sandberg Alnico5 single coils in custom Marlowe position PREAMP passive, vol/bal/treble cut EXTRA vibration treatment california marlowedk 4-string marlowe red, custom hardcore aged fi nish california tsbs 4-string letterbox yellow hardcore aged fi nish California TSBS 6 x bolted / canadian hardrock maple, only 4 string version available FRETBOARD 22 frets, maple with perloid blockinlays SCALE 864 mm / 34 european alder hardcore aged HARDWARE sandberg, string through 2 Seymour Duncan Bassline SJB2 PUs in special position PREAMP passive, vol/vol/treble cut 4
signature models California MarloweDK / playbassnow.com Thomas Risell, mit weit über 25 Millionen youtube Klicks einer der bekanntesten Basslehrer der Welt hat in intensiver Zusammenarbeit mit uns seinen Traumbass entwickelt, der zwar genau auf Thomas Bedürfnisse zugeschnitten ist (eigene Halsmaße, spezielle PU Position...), auf dem sich aber auch jeder andere sofort zu Hause fühlt. Mit der exklusiv für dieses Model entwickelten Farbe, speziellem Aging und Blockinlays wird auch dem Auge ordentlich was geboten! Und damit es auch was auf die Ohren gibt verwenden wir die bewährten sandberg Alnico5 single coils in einer besonderen MarloweDK Position. Thomas Risell, one of the world s most well known bass teachers with far more than 25 million clicks on youtube has developed his dream bass in an intensive collaboration with sandberg guitars. Even though it is designed to perfectly fi t his personal needs (special custom neck measurements, unique pickup position...) everybody feels familiar with it from the start. With a colour exclusively developed for this model, a special aging and blockinlays it is eye candy deluxe, too! To please your ears as well we use the famous sandberg Alnico5 single coil pickups in a custom MarloweDK position. California TSBS (Torsten Scholz / BEATSTEAKS) Die gute ganz alte Schule, komplett passiv, string through, mit Seymour Duncan Pickups und Ahorngriffbrett genau an die Soundwünsche des Herrn Scholz angepasst. Und weil der Mann nicht nur gute Ohren, sondern auch sonst tonnenweise Stil hat, haben wir das Instrument optisch mit tollem Aging, spitzen Blockinlays und einer passend zur Korpusfarbe lackierten Kopfplatte ordentlich aufgehübscht. Postkastengelb, passend zu den Farben seiner Sneaker! Good old very old school! Completely passive, string through, with Seymour Duncan pickups and maple fretboard, exactly fi tted to Torstens sound. And this guy s not only got fantastic ears but also tons of style. So we pimped the instrument optically, too, with special aging, beautiful blockinlays and a matched head. All in letterbox yellow, fi tting the colour of his sneakers... 5
panther series Ein eleganter, unvergleichlich organisch geformter Bass. An elegant, curvaceous shaped bass. panther tt 4-string macassar top matt fi nish block inlays panther special 5-string walnut top matt fi nish 6
Panther TT Panther Special FRETBOARD SCALE HARDWARE PREAMP 5 x bolted / canadian hardrock maple 22 frets or fretless 4-string: 864 mm / 34 / 5-string: 889 mm / 35 scale european ash or mahogany and rarewood top matt, rarewood sandberg 2 sandberg single coil, Alnico5 magnets sandberg 2-band, active / passive FRETBOARD SCALE HARDWARE PREAMP 5 x bolted / canadian hardrock maple 22 frets or fretless 4-string: 864 mm / 34 / 5-string: 889 mm / 35 scale always mahogany and rarewood top matt, rarewood sandberg 1 sandberg powerhumbucker, 1 sandberg splitcoil (pickupcover designed by Delano ) sandberg 3-band, active / passive 7
electra VS 4 Die sandberg Familie bekommt Zuwachs. Ausgesuchte Komponenten von führenden Herstellern weltweit vereinigen sich im sandberg Hauptquartier zum neuesten Familienmitglied, dem ELECTRA. Von der designerischen Entwicklung bis zur technischen Umsetzung ist der ELECTRA 100% Braunschweiger Maßarbeit. Auch wenn die Holz-, Fräs- und Lackierarbeiten woanders durchgeführt werden, Zusammenbau und Qualitätskontrolle fi nden nach wie vor bei sandberg in Deutschland statt, wo unsere erfahrenen Mitarbeiter den fernöstlichen Schönheiten Leben und Seele einhauchen. Durch regelmäßige Besuche stehen wir in stetigem Kontakt mit unseren ausgesuchten Lieferanten. Alle extern gefertigten Teile und Produktionsschritte unterliegen unserer permanenten strengen Qualitätskontrolle. electra vs 4string tobacco sunburst matt fi nish The sandberg family is getting a new member! Selected components made by leading manufacturers from all over the world unite in the sandberg headquarters to create the latest family member, the ELECTRA. From design and development to technical realization the ELECTRA is 100% german precision work. Wood, routing and varnish works take place somewhere else but assembling and quality control is still done at sandberg in braunschweig/germany where our highly skilled workers give life and soul to the beauties from far east. Through regular visits we are in steady contact with our selected suppliers. All externally made parts and production steps are under our permanent and strict quality control. 8
wild and crazy! Das ist der sandberg-punch mit neuem Gesicht. Appetitanregend preiswert und trotzdem überzeugend in Ohr und Magengrube. Sandberg punch with a new face. Appetizingly well prized and absolutely convincing in ears and guts. Electra Vs 4 6 x bolted / canadian hardrock maple only 4 string version availiable FRETBOARD 22 frets SCALE 864 mm / 34 alder only tobacco sunburst matt finish HARDWARE only black hardware / sandberg bridge 1 sandberg designed splitcoil PREAMP sandberg designed 2-band, active / passive 9
california vm 4-string metallic red highgloss fi nish california vm 4-string zebra voodoo matt fi nish 10
california VM California VM FRETBOARD SCALE HARDWARE PREAMP 6 x bolted / canadian hardrock maple 22 frets or fretless 864 mm / 34, also available with 889 mm / 35 scale for 5-string european ash or alder or mahogany and rarewood top matt, aged, rarewood, selected highgloss colours sandberg 1 sandberg splitcoil / 1 sandberg powerhumbucker sandberg 2-band, active / passive, passive tone control 11
california UMBO / TT California UMBO FRETBOARD SCALE HARDWARE PREAMP 6 x bolted / canadian hardrock maple 22 frets or fretless 4-string: 864 mm / 34 / 5-string: 889 mm / 35 scale european ash or alder or mahogany and rarewood top matt, aged, rarewood, selected highgloss colours sandberg 2 special designed Häussel J-style single coil passive, treble cut, 3 way switch for tone preset selection Unser ältestes passives Modell konventionelle Form mit extravagantem Pickguarddesign und der klassischen Elektrik mit dem grandiosen Wahlschalter für 3 Soundpresets. Zusammen mit dem frech angeordneten Hals-Pickup bietet der Umbo puren Retrosound. california umbo 4-string black highgloss fi nish Our old school passive model familiar shape and extraordinary pickguard design coupled with classic electrics and a selector switch for 3 brilliant tone presets. Together with the angled neck pickup the Umbo is delivering true, pure retro sounds. 12
California TT FRETBOARD SCALE HARDWARE PREAMP 6 x bolted / canadian hardrock maple 22 frets or fretless 864 mm / 34, also available with 889 mm / 35 scale for 5-string european ash or alder or mahogany and rarewood top matt, aged, rarewood, selected highgloss colours sandberg 2 Delano J-style sandberg 2-band, active / passive, passive tone control Klassisches Shape und moderne Parts. Der UR California. Traditional shape and modern parts, the old school California. california tt 4-string brownburst matt fi nish block inlays 13
california tm 4-string nature matt fi nish block inlays california tm 5 translucent blackburst highgloss fi nish swamp ash body 14
california TM California TM FRETBOARD SCALE HARDWARE PREAMP 6 x bolted / canadian hardrock maple 22 frets or fretless 864 mm / 34, also available with 889 mm / 35 scale for 5-string european ash or alder or mahogany and rarewood top matt, aged, rarewood, selected highgloss colours sandberg 1 Delano J-style / 1 Delano powerhumbucker / PU-split sandberg 2-band, active / passive, passive tone control Der traditionelle Bass, verfeinert mit modernen Komponenten und extrem vielfältigen Soundmöglichkeiten. The traditional bass, upgraded with modern components and a lot of sound possibilities. 15
California VM Supreme FRETBOARD SCALE HARDWARE PREAMP 6 x bolted / canadian hardrock maple 22 frets, blockinlays 864 mm / 34, also available with 889 mm / 35 scale for 5-string alder 2 selected highgloss colours: creme or black, matched head pearl pickguard sandberg 1 sandberg splitcoil / 1 sandberg powerhumbucker sandberg 2-band, active / passive, passive tone control california vm 4-string supreme black highgloss fi nish 16
California TM Supreme FRETBOARD SCALE HARDWARE PREAMP 6 x bolted / canadian hardrock maple 22 frets, blockinlays 864 mm / 34, also available with 889 mm / 35 scale for 5-string alder 2 selected highgloss colours: creme or black, matched head pearl pickguard sandberg 1 Delano J-style / 1 Delano powerhumbucker / PU-split sandberg 2-band, active / passive, passive tone control california tm 4-string supreme creme highgloss fi nish Die Edelversion der California Serie. Serienmäßig mit Matched Head, Blockinlays und Pearl Pickguard aufgewertet. Das Pfl ichtinstrument für den detailverliebten Bassisten mit Stil. The sophisticated version of the California Series. Standard upgrade with matched head, blockinlays and pearl pickguard. An absolute must-have for the detail loving bass player with style. 17 california supreme series
california TM2 california tm2 5-string fl amed maple top matt fi nish California TM2 FRETBOARD SCALE HARDWARE PREAMP 6 x bolted / canadian hardrock maple 22 frets or fretless 864 mm / 34, also available with 889 mm / 35 scale for 5-string european ash or alder or mahogany and rarewood top matt, aged, rarewood sandberg 2 sandberg power humbucker, PU-split sandberg 2-band, active / passive, passive tone control 18
Vintage-Style mit spektakulärer Soundvielfalt. Der Bass mit der Extra-Portion Druck unterhalb der Gürtellinie. Vintage-style and spectacular variety of sound combined in one. The bass with an extra boost below the belt. california tm2 5-string bubinga top matt fi nish 19
the 3 arts of aging Für unsere Aged Serie haben wir ganz spezielle Techniken und Lacke entwickelt, die diesen Instrumenten ein absolut authentisches Used & Vintage Aussehen und Spielgefühl geben. Das Aging bieten wir in drei unterschiedlichen Härtestufen an. For our aged series we have developed unique techniques and special varnishes. These skills give our instruments a true long time used look and feel. The very authentic looking aged series is available in three different versions. Soft Aged Leicht gebraucht, einige Kratzer und kleinere Lackschäden und Abwetzungen - etwa wie nach 10 Jahren gepfl egter, aber präsenter Bühnenbenutzung. Slightly worn, some scratches and minor damages, 10 years of careful presence on stage. Hardcore Aged Hart rangenommenes Instrument, reichlich Kratzer, Abschürfungen, kaum restaurierbar. Die Metallteile sind sympathisch angelaufen - eine echte Rampensau mit 20 Jahren Bühnenerfahrung. Heavily played, worn and torn surface, nicely tarnished metal parts, a true player with 20 years of on stage experience. Hardcore Aged Masterpiece Hier wird der Bass so authentisch gealtert, dass selbst Sachverständige dreimal hinschauen müssen. Korpus und Hals weisen die Patina der letzten 30 Jahre auf, die Pickup-Abdeckungen tragen deutliche Spuren der Saitenschläge. Am Hals ist die Rückseite bis aufs Holz abgegriffen. Auf dem Griffbrett sind unübersehbare Einbuchtungen und Abschürfungen zwischen den Saiten zu sehen. Der Korpus sieht aus, als hätte der Bass einen Großteil seines Lebens mit Stage-Diving verbracht. Die Masterpiece-Instrumente haben ihren eigenen, verruchten Charme - die Arbeit an Ihnen fi ndet mit voller Hingabe und Liebe bis zum kleinsten Kratzer statt, so dass der Bass bei Auslieferung tatsächlich eine eigene Geschichte im Herzen trägt - was ihn zum Unikat macht. Alle Masterpiece-Instrumente werden zusätzlich über einen langen Zeitraum eingeschwungen, was einen deutlichen Klanggewinn mit sich bringt. Der klingt dann auch wie 30 Jahre alt. old school in Reinkultur. In Sachen Aging nicht zu toppen. These basses are so authentically aged that even experts have to take a third look. Body and neck show the patina of the past 30 years, the fretboard and pickup covers have marks from the strings, on the backside of the neck the coating has been played off down to the wood and the body looks like it has been stage-diving the major part of its live. When creating a Masterpiece there is so much passion and love for even the smallest detail involved that in the end every instrument has a story of its own in its soul. This makes them all unique. All Masterpiece build instruments are getting a long time vibration treatment to improve the sound quality. It does not only look like but also sounds like a 30 year old, well played instrument. Pure, authentic old school! When it comes to aging, there is nothing better. 20
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soft aged hardcore aged california tt 4string pearlgreen soft aged fi nish california umbo 4string virgin white hardcore aged fi nish 22
hardcore aged masterpiece california tm 5string 3tone hardcore aged masterpiece fi nish 23
fl orence translucent black highgloss fi nish fl orence tobacco hardcore aged fi nish 24
Bei Florence sind gleich mehrere traditionelle Gitarrenmodelle zu einer Form verschmolzen. Es ist die sandberg-gitarre des dritten Jahrtausends. Sie sieht aus, als hätte es sie schon immer gegeben und klingt, als wolle sie nie aufhören zu klingen. Eine außerordentlich charismatische Gitarre von erfrischender Eleganz und gleichzeitig ein wildes, unbändiges Stück Holz mit Saiten dran, das auch virtuose Gitarristen nie langweilen wird. Florence ist in nahezu jeder Musikrichtung gut aufgehoben und hat schon heute das Zeug zu einem echten Klassiker. florence In designing Florence we melted several traditional guitar models into one shape. It s the sandberg guitar for the third millennium. It looks like it always has been around and it sounds like it will never stop sounding. An extremely charismatic guitar full of extraordinary classiness and at the same time a wild, untamable piece of stringed wood that will never bore even the most talented players. Florence fits into almost every style of music and is a true classic already these days. Florence 25 set mahogany neck FRETBOARD 22 frets, rosewood SCALE 630 mm / 24.75 highgloss version: chambered mahogany body with rarewood top aged version: chambered mahogany body with mahogany top aged, 2 selected highgloss colours HARDWARE sandberg, machine heads: Schaller M6 2000 Lockheads 2 sandberg humbucker (Vintage Power) ELECTRICS 2 x volume, passive tone control, toggle for pickup selection
Sie ist das perfektionierte Ebenbild eines Klassikers. Ein traumhaft zu spielendes und ebenso klingendes Instrument für alle Feinschmecker in Sachen Stromgitarren. Die klassische PU-Bestückung und der Klangwahlschalter lassen keine Fragen offen was hier rauskommt, ahnt jeder, übertrifft aber sicher alle Erwartungen. Die ST-S ist Rock n Roll in Reinkultur: Schlanker Ahornhals, sustain- und schwingfreudiger Korpus und drei völlig wahnsinnige Single-Coils, die von einer passiven High-End Klangregelung im Zaum gehalten werden. It is the perfected version of an all time classic. Playing and sounding like a dream, this is the instrument for all electric guitar lovers. The classic pickup combination and the selector switch leave no questions, everybody can guess how it might sound but the results will, we believe, exceed all expectations. The ST-S is pure rock n roll: slim and fast maple neck, a body with a truckload full of sustain and attack, three mindblowing single coils tamed by a passive high end tone control. California ST-H 4 x bolted / canadian hardrock maple FRETBOARD 22 frets SCALE 650 mm / 25 ½ swamp ash or alder or mahogany and rarewood top matt, aged, rarewood, selected highgloss colours HARDWARE tremolo: sandberg / machine heads: Gotoh Lockheads sandberg, 2 Single Coil 60 s VP (Vintage Power) Alnico5 magnets, 1 sandberg humbucker ELECTRICS passive, 5 way switch for PU selection, 2x passive tone control, push- push pot for special humbucker split in bridge position california sth-st sterling silver plated matt fi nish california st series 26
California ST-S 4 x bolted / canadian hardrock maple FRETBOARD 22 frets SCALE 650 mm / 25.5 swamp ash or alder or mahogany and rarewood top matt, aged, rarewood, 4 selected highgloss colours HARDWARE tremolo: sandberg / machine heads: Gotoh Lockheads 3 sandberg 60 s VP (Vintage Power) single coil, Alnico5 magnets ELECTRICS passive, 5 way switch for PU selection, 2x passive tone control, push/ push pot for special humbuckersound wiring in bridge position california sts creme highgloss fi nish California ST-HM 4 x bolted / canadian hardrock maple FRETBOARD 22 frets SCALE 650 mm / 25 ½ swamp ash or alder or mahogany and rarewood top matt, aged, rarewood, selected highgloss colours HARDWARE tremolo: sandberg / machine heads: Gotoh Lockheads 2 sandberg humbucker (Vintage Power) ELECTRICS passive, toggle switch for PU selection, passive tone control california st-hm black highgloss fi nish Analog zu den Bässen der California Serie werden auch hier fetteste Humbuckersounds und modernste Komponenten in höchster Vollendung mit klassischem Aussehen vereint. Die Powerstrat nicht nur für Metaller und Shredder... Like with the basses of the California series we blend fat humbuckersounds and modern high end components with a classic look. The powerstrat not only for metal and shredding guys... 27
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custom thinline 6-string quilted maple top matt fi nish custom supreme 5-string bocote highgloss fi nish Custom Supreme Custom Thinline 5 x bolted / 5 piece canadian hardrock maple and walnut FRETBOARD ebony, 24 frets or fretless, special oval mother of pearl inlays SCALE 864 mm / 34 always mahogany and rarewood top always highgloss HARDWARE bridge: sandberg / machine heads: Hipshot 2 Delano X-Tender (quadcoil), PU-split PREAMP sandberg 3-band, 3 way switch for mid frequency selection, active / passive 5 x bolted / canadian hardrock maple FRETBOARD rosewood, fretless SCALE 864 mm / 34 always mahogany / rarewood / rarewood top / hollowbody matt HARDWARE sandberg 1 Delano X-Tender PREAMP sandberg 3-band, active / passive 30
custom series Ein ausgesprochen ergonomischer Bass, der durch sein sehr tiefes Cutaway ein unbeschwertes Bespielen selbst der entlegensten Lagen ermöglicht. Die Modellreihe für den aufgeweckten Virtuosen! An ultimately well shaped bass with extremely easy access to even the highest frets due to its special deep cutaway. The model range for virtuosic players! 31
Unser kompromissloser Rockbass, bei dem dank seines präzisen Sounds jeder Ton ein Tritt in die Magengrube ist. Our no holds barred rock bass, with its precise sound every single note is a kick in the butt. basic 4-string rough stained red, matt ffi nish basic kt 5-string greenburst matt fi nish Ein schnörkelloser Bass mit enormer Soundvielfalt. Dieser Bass passt immer und überall, ob im Studio, auf dem Sofa oder auf der Bühne. A straight forward bass with an enormous sound pallet. This bass fi ts always and everywhere, in the studio, at home on the couch or on stage. 32
basic series Basic Basic Ken Taylor FRETBOARD SCALE HARDWARE PREAMP 6 x bolted / canadian hardrock maple 24 frets or fretless 864 mm / 34, also available with 889 mm / 35 scale for 5-string european ash or alder or mahogany and rarewood top matt, aged, rarewood sandberg 1 sandberg powerhumbucker sandberg 3-band, active / passive FRETBOARD SCALE HARDWARE PREAMP 6 x bolted / canadian hardrock maple 24 frets or fretless 864 mm / 34, also available with 889 mm / 35 scale for 5-string european ash or alder or mahogany and rarewood top matt, aged, rarewood, 4 selected highgloss colours sandberg 2 sandberg powerhumbucker / PU-split sandberg 3-band, active / passive 33
bullet special 5-string fretlles with sidelines macassar top matt fi nish bullet special 5-string quilted maple top matt fi nish 34
Ein ergonomischer Bass, der beim Musiker stets einen ungemein kompakten und handlichen Eindruck hinterlässt. Der Bullet Special glänzt durch seinen warmen, ausgewogenen Sound. bullet special A very ergonomic bass with a compact and handy feeling. The strength of the Bullet Special is its warm, well-balanced sound. Bullet Special FRETBOARD SCALE HARDWARE PREAMP 6 x bolted / canadian hardrock maple 24 frets or fretless 864 mm / 34, also available with 889 mm / 35 scale for 5-string always mahogany and rarewood top matt, rarewood sandberg 2 Delano soapbar sandberg 3-band, active / passive 35
Bullet Booster Bullet TM FRETBOARD SCALE HARDWARE PREAMP FRETLESS VERSION 6 x bolted / canadian hardrock maple 24 frets or fretless 864 mm / 34, also available with 889 mm / 35 scale for 5-string european ash matt sandberg 2 sandberg soapbar sandberg 2-band, active / passive 1 sandberg soapbar, sandberg 3-band, active / passive FRETBOARD SCALE HARDWARE PREAMP 6 x bolted / canadian hardrock maple 24 frets or fretless 864 mm / 34, also available with 889 mm / 35 scale for 5-string european ash or mahogany and rarewood top matt, rarewood sandberg 1 Delano J-style / 1 Delano powerhumbucker / PU-split sandberg 2-band, active / passive bullet series 36
Der freche Bruder des TM für rockige Eskapaden das ideale Arbeitsgerät. The sassy brother of the TM the ideal tool to rock out. the modern shape ein Bass, der von knurrig bis transparent alles beherrscht. the modern shape, a bass that easily delivers anything from growl to very transparent sounds. bullet booster 5-string brownburst matt fi nish bullet tm 4-string blueburst matt fi nish 37
text: martin reuter english translations: henrik schwaninger, timo neuwerk & lotte gabriel-jürgens layout & artwork: martin reuter / www.reuter-images.de concept / color sheme / imaging & composing of background photos, cover, rearcover, p.38 39 & poster: matthias bammel / alternative-arts.de einen feuchten dank dem drk wolfenbüttel mit bademeister tommy für die bereitstellung des therapiebeckens! guter rat: joachim rudo 38
39 photos: p. 1: shark : jottkah / photocase.com orange fish : olga khoroshunova / fotolia.com and mikhail tischenko / fotolia.com apnea diver : matthias bammel / alternative-arts.de jellyfish : mark penny / fotolia.com underwater landscape : stephan kerkhofs / fotolia.com p.2 37: background photos : holger stonjek p. 38 39: porthole : sandra zuerlein / fotolia.com ship + port of hamburg : matthias bammel / alternative-arts.de crew photos : holger stonjek p. 40: shark : tagstiles.com / photocase.com jellyfish : mark penny / fotolia.com apnea diver : matthias bammel / alternative-arts.de bass neck : holger stonjek.
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