SANDBERG ∞ GRAND DARK

Explore the Sandberg California Grand Dark w/ a Darkglass Tone Capsule!
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review, production: Gregor Fris
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[@basstheworldofficial]

Watch our visit to the Darkglass factory in Helsinki: kzbin.info/www/bejne/noTGnmp_fNGAqpI

[@MzuMzu-nx1em]

What about the neck? Is the neck for metal fast play ? Slim?

[@carottefonderenfersson5619]

It was nice of you to include that disclaimer and, I have to say, the "presentation" format suits me way better than a "review" with lots of words like "great" and "nice". This video really felt informative rather than feelings, leaving more degrees of liberty to the viewer to decide if the instrument is to their liking ;)

[@czarpaul01]

Nice review bass sounds great. That opening riff is monstrous.

[@holdencaustic]

Hilarious narrative, Gregor! Lars really killed it - and these basses sound awesome.

[@yngwerhappen]

Ihr macht so tolle Bass Videos. Wenn ich schon nach der Arbeit kaum noch Lust auf Bass spielen habe, kann man sich wenigstens sich hier tolle Videos anschauen. ;-)

Such a clear chord strumming sound at about 3:40

[@andrejvonsallwitz1088]

Actually in my understanding the DarkGlass Preamp doesn't provide a passive tone control, like the other California TM Series Sandberg Basses have in their 2 band EQ. I have a TM Grand Dark 5 String and unfortunately it doesn't have a passive Tone Control. But the preamp is awesome and the Bass sounds really nice.

[@01frugalbassist85]

BassTheWorld.com Very straightforward, honest "presentation." lol I've been hoping to hear a quality sound demo of the DG Tone Capsule. Thanks a whole lot, Gregor. should be a perfect fit for my Corvette5. I honestly came hear for the Sandberg audio. You guys are always worth a listen, even if I am a year late..

[@kongandbasses8732]

Gregor, just for your interest: The "fake fivestring-setting" you are talking about at 7:12 is known for a long time, lets say, from the 1970's. It is called the "Motown - Tuning".

[@Prentach]

Love the intro playing, guys

[@tigerscott2966]

So many basses in that studio. I only need a month to play them all throughly.

[@Below-Average_Joe]

That Darkglass preamp sounds great in that Sandberg.

[@helloitsnicko]

Hahahaha sorry I have been saying Sandberg so wrong all these years Gregor!!

[@sydrose13]

I think you're allowed to be biased, those sandbergs are sahweeeet

[@Grumdot]

Appreciate the disclaimer, but when I listen to your reviews, the ultimate judges are my ears and my budget.

[@SonicXRage]

If I listened to my budget, every bass would be horrible. That would make zero sense, so I've gone with a more logical alternative: SPLURGE! 🎸💰🎸💰🎸💰🎸💰🎸

[@deadheadchemistries_gaming]

Appreciate the review can't wait to play mine when in arrives!

[@MzuMzu-nx1em]

Do you like your bass?

[@deadheadchemistries_gaming]

@@MzuMzu-nx1em wish I had it already.

[@thewomanwithnohead]

Such a detail, but I think more guitar/bass manufacturers would use TRANSPARENT plexiglas pickguards ! The look is always amazing !

[@basstheworldofficial]

They’re reflecting too much for my taste. But sure, they look cool.

[@MzuMzu-nx1em]

@@basstheworldofficial the sweet and fingerprints will resolve that

[@Sjrm126]

MAKE GOT BASS CHOPS 3!!!!!!!!

[@basstheworldofficial]

Definitely coming this year!

[@Sjrm126]

BassTheWorld.com good, because it's about damn time

[@nicolas.grisanti]

Yeah!!!

[@tigerscott2966]

Nice bass. Good reviewer. Great riffs too.

[@riffinpeace6667]

love this demo realy great job and i bought this bass!

[@MzuMzu-nx1em]

Very versatile, something like a pbass and a jbass in one

[@lefty_bumpyknuckles]

Any chance these are left handed? I think I really need one, or four.😊🤘 Great sounding bass.

[@DmitryLisenkoBass]

Killer Sound!

[@deadbeatproz]

Right on!

[@Jackal_Blitz]

Beautiful sounds! I just wish Sandberg would do something other than the same old jazz bass design over and over again.

[@marike1100]

Sandberg has lots of different body designs other than the California. They have the Ken Taylor, the Classic, Basic, Forty Eight, Panther, et al, which run the gamut from classic to modern bass body styles.

[@bapt_andthebasses]

If Sandberg offers a Metallic Purple paint job, I'd go for it

[@basstheworldofficial]

Sandberg offers all kind of custom paint jobs

[@TommyGBassChannel]

already, maybe even free ..why not? :))

[@craigmoran893]

Awesome sounding bass. Great accent!!

[@riddickbass989]

Beautiful

[@MrJimiJam]

Gregor, this bass sounds fantastic I need one of these in my life! Is it possible to get custom options? Specifically I'm wondering if gold hardware and an active/passive switch are potential options. Also wondering how thick/wide the neck shape is. Thanks so much! Cheers.

[@hetschhog]

Hi Gregor. At 6:11 you say the 3rd knob is a mid control. 20 seconds later it is highlighted as a Treble knob (and sounds alike).

[@basstheworldofficial]

Yeah, I messed this one up

[@heribantomas]

Hi Gregor ..just wondering if it's possible to get this beauty in 6 string version ( and an option for the neck through // V fret ? ).thanks

[@davidg.3388]

Can you please do a Tune Technology Casiopea(TW-something, don't really know the codename). I just can't find videos with sound quality as good as yours. It's a very interesting bass, I think, It's great to check out.

[@francoishtzl157]

How do you find the Pau Ferro compare to Rosewood ? Someone told me it was less punchy and precise than the rosewood :)

[@jkym3706]

Will the darkglass tone capsule work in a jazz like setting? lets say nathan east kind of sound?

[@TommyGBassChannel]

great!

[@olymoon2008]

Thanks for the video , but , I can damage my basses and my jeans by myself, I don't buy them pre-damaged like this one LOL

[@MzuMzu-nx1em]

I agree , and you save something like 300 €

[@BoomChockolaca]

I like the bass! Preamp, 35' and other features are awesome! I misunderstood the fingerboard wood. It is now sold onlyon Thomann? (Without photos). Link in the description is incorrect. And configurator on your site is not available for this model too ((

[@basstheworldofficial]

The sandberg website got hacked. The bass can be ordered through every sandberg dealer. There’s a list on the website

[@bumblesnowmonster]

I need a Sandberg 'presenter' in my neck of Penns Woods (Western Pennsylvania, USA).

[@ИльяПронженко]

please, make a video about sanberg elektra jb!

[@antondhondt9851]

Sounds like typical Korg M1 bass patches.

[@Bass.Player]

Damn, someone already scratched the sh*t out of it!

[@natanmagalhaes6070]

Muito bom!

[@ike1500]

Hi, would just like to know if a sandberg tt series might have a onboard 3 band eq with passive/active glockenklang preamp?

[@basstheworldofficial]

They do

[@ike1500]

@@basstheworldofficial Wow, thank you so much for the reply. Would you happen to know which model of the the TT series has it?

[@towerbuster]

Gibt es deine Beiträge auch auf Deutsch?

[@EvanFifesMusic]

Ohh SANDBERG I was thinking that's a very simple idea for a *strandberg

[@CSPAN1157]

Nice Joe Dart bobblehead

[@diggmo]

Is there a 33/34" scale Sandberg that might be comparable to this one in terms of construction and tone?

[@basstheworldofficial]

you can order any sandberg california with these pickups and this wood combo

[@Vel1ar]

I've owned 3 different Sandberg basses and all 3 of them are just amazing. However, the new design of California series sucks IMO. If Sandberg wanted to change something, they should better start with the bridge. Current scale adjustment system is lame, string saddles with screws are way more comfortable in that regard.

[@basstheworldofficial]

this is a locking bridge. set it up once, fix the saddles with an allen key and never touch the whole thing again.

[@Vel1ar]

I know how this system works but when I change strings and on season change, scale gets out of tune. Need to adjust it 4-5 times a year. Not a big problem but it's somthing (the only thing, I would say) definetely worth improving sometime in the future =)

[@basstheworldofficial]

You have to adjust intonation? Usually it’s enough if you use the truss rod. On my sandberg the intonation is still fine after that

[@Vel1ar]

Yeah, after string height is set intonation gets off.

[@MzuMzu-nx1em]

@@basstheworldofficial do you mean that is better change one string at the time? Pull off all the strings togheter maybe dangerous?

[@mmdev0]

When are they going to make a multiscale?

[@basstheworldofficial]

I think it’s time to start experimenting... but at the moment it doesn’t look like this is coming anytime soon

[@mmdev0]

Thanks for the fast response. Gregor, your reviews and accent are the best.

[@markbass354]

Gregor do you collect silver if not you should at almost $17 a ounce. Nice bass you have there.

[@UncleRJ]

Is it mid control or teble control??? Which one is it???

[@basstheworldofficial]

high mid according to darkglass

[@darrenwales7350]

Is it a concentric knob with bass and mid ??? I have series 1 California tm , but I want one of these

[@darrenwales7350]

Sounds awesome

[@MzuMzu-nx1em]

A big step to have a p. Bass and a jazz bass in one

[@Thomas.harding]

Does it come in left handed?

[@basstheworldofficial]

yes and without any upcharge

[@rjforbes4804]

@@basstheworldofficial oooh that’s good to know.👍🏻

[@pCeLobster]

dat frame rate doe

[@ilpatongi]

No one saw the Joe Dart bobble head on the left?

[@basstheworldofficial]

I did!

[@ilpatongi]

Lol

[@georgyj111111]

Die Farbauswahl ist ziemlich dünn.......

[@turpohd7541]

Can you please send a sandberg to me for free, i dont have money for the supreme slap sound

[@stanleyknife888]

TurpO HD better yet, how about he gives you his whole studio for free, then you can record with it.

[@justMe-rd4sw]

BIASED!!!!!!🤣

[@jamusdreamin]

How about playing the bass properly so we can hear what it sounds like! Bloody slap bass and chords yawn, and i assume the first riff is through a pedal....

[@basstheworldofficial]

How about you make your own fucking videos mate?

[@k_aos3224]

Lovin’ the video and the demo ... but there is a point in questioning the opening riff, though - pedal or no pedal? Aside of that, keep up the excellent reviews, Gregor! And never mind the crappy comments on playing styles ... whatever suits the purpose works just fine 😜 ... liebe Grüße

[@jamusdreamin]

@@basstheworldofficial How can i dickhead I obviously don't own this model bass.... hence why i came here to hear its tone as i was thinking of buying one isnt that the whole point of these videos? You cant compare the tone of one bass to another by playing distortion and slap etc . So many people do it on here incredibly annoying and not helpull at all

[@oneuglyassmofo]

damn i need one