Sandberg Basic Ken Taylor 5 RW BKB
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Sandberg
Basic Ken Taylor 5 RW BKB
Product Info
Article Number:
296842
Brand:
Sandberg
Model:
Basic Ken Taylor 5 RW BKB
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$2,088.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sandberg Basic Ken Taylor 5 RW BKB is a seriously good bass for the player who wants a quality instrument without the top-tier price tag. The Ken Taylor neck makes it a joy to play, and the Sandberg pickups offer a punchy, versatile tone that's great for rock, funk, and modern styles. It's a workhorse bass that delivers a surprising amount of character.
Product Description
- Sandberg Basic Ken Taylor 5 RW BKB
- Electric Bass
- Ash body
- Maple neck
- Rosewood fretboard (Dalbergia latifolia)
- Scale: 34"
- Pickups: 2 Sandberg Power humbuckers - switchable to single coil
- Sandberg 3 Band EQ
- Active-passive circuit
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Black Satin Burst
- Includes gigbag
PROS
- • Ash body provides a resonant, articulate, and balanced tonal foundation.
- • Ken Taylor neck profile offers exceptional comfort and effortless playability for extended sessions.
- • Sandberg Power humbuckers deliver a thick, punchy low-end with surprisingly clear highs.
- • Active/passive switching grants versatility, adapting to diverse recording and live performance scenarios.
CONS
- • Black Satin Burst finish, while attractive, can be prone to fingerprints and smudges.
- • The 34in scale may feel slightly long for players with smaller hands or shorter arms.
- • While well-built, the gigbag included is a basic accessory and lacks robust protection.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
Pickups
2 Sandberg Power humbuckers (switchable to single coil)
Scale Length
34in
Frets
24
Strings
5-string set (likely .045-.125)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
In active mode, the EQ boosts the signal, adding clarity and sustain. Passive mode delivers a more vintage, warmer, and slightly compressed tone.
Yes, the fingerboards are finished, but rosewood benefits from occasional oiling – roughly every 6-12 months, depending on humidity.
They’re not typical single coils; they retain some of the Power humbucker’s thickness, offering a more refined single-coil sound than some others, with less noise.
