SANDBERG ∞ GRAND DARK

Explore the Sandberg California Grand Dark w/ a Darkglass Tone Capsule!

bassist: Lars Lehmann
review, production: Gregor Fris

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This video was sponsored by Sandberg. This fact doesn't influence my opinions or test results. Technically it is considered to be an ad, even if that is not the intended purpose.

[carottefonderenfersson]

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 ;)

[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. ;-)

[czarpaul]

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

[holdencaustic]

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

[kongandbasses]

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".

[andrejvonsallwitz]

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.

[frugalbassist]

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..

[tigerscott]

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

[riffinpeace]

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

[tigerscott]

Nice bass. Good reviewer. Great riffs too.

[Below-Average_Joe]

That Darkglass preamp sounds great in that Sandberg.

[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).

[lefty_bumpyknuckles]

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

[deadheadchemistries_gaming]

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

[sydrose]

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.

[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.

[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

[francoishtzl]

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

[davidg.]

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.