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Yolly111
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From Sandberg Germany and I am pretty sure it could be ordered -or something similar- in a lefty...
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extra pic...
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Wow! A cool looking bass... when you show up at a gig with this bass, you'd better be able to PLAY that sucker! :lol: interesting how they mix-and-match the neck washers and screws on the back side... I wonder if that's standard...
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I like it. I imagine that it's aimed at funk players. Bootsy popularized the assoxiation between crazy looking basses and funky musicians. Freekbass and MonoNeon have continued the tradition.
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"I'll have ALL the options please."
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Jeroen wrote:"I'll have ALL the options please."
Hilarious :) :)
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fivebass52 wrote:when you show up at a gig with this bass, you'd better be able to PLAY that sucker! :
That's why it is not for me! but I love the way everything is mixed including the hardware -screws included- between chrome, black and gold! And the neck is a mix of dots, inlays and nothing...
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oh, and in case you are wondering, it is around Eur. 4000 / $4000
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Sandberg has built several "puzzle basses" too that I really LOVE. The woodwork on these is amazing, the fit is near perfect.

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Here's one in the making, before going into the CNC router:
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Gorgeous!

Now, make it a real puzzle and you have the perfect travel bass :)
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