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Best Sandberg 4-String Basses 2025

Premium Sandberg 4-string basses - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Unique Designs For Specialty Applications For Experimental Music For Custom Features For Alternative Styles For Distinctive Sound
BRANDS: Sadowsky Ibanez Harley Benton Warwick Music Man Sterling by Music Man Yamaha Sandberg Marcus Miller Höfner Epiphone Jackson Spector Rickenbacker Lakland Cort Danelectro Fodera
Sandberg California Supreme 35th HB 4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Sandberg California Supreme 35th HB 4

by Sandberg
Alternative Styles Experimental Music Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Perfect for most musical styles
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect for most musical styles
  • • Classic bass foundation
✗ CONS
  • • Standard tuning limitations
  • • No high C string for extended range

Sandberg California Supreme 35th HB 4Electric Bass35th Anniversary modelChambered body: AlderTop: Quilted mapleBolt-on...

⭐ 4.7/5 (40 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 512359
$4,234
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Sandberg Panther TT4 EB Violet Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Sandberg Panther TT4 EB Violet Burst

by Sandberg
Custom Features Distinctive Sound Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Perfect for most musical styles
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect for most musical styles
  • • Wide variety of pickup configurations
✗ CONS
  • • No high C string for extended range
  • • May need alternate tunings for some styles

Sandberg Panther TT4 EB Violet BurstElectric BassBody: Ash5-Bolt bolt-on neck: MapleFretboard: EbonyFrontface Dots...

⭐ 4.8/5 (40 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 504057
$2,364
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Sandberg California II TM4 RB MN - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Sandberg California II TM4 RB MN

by Sandberg
Distinctive Sound Alternative Styles Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Wide variety of pickup configurations
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect for most musical styles
  • • Versatile tonal range
✗ CONS
  • • No high C string for extended range
  • • May need alternate tunings for some styles

Sandberg California II TM4 RB MNElectric BassBody: AshNeck: MapleFretboard: MapleMother-of-pearl dot fretboard inlays22...

⭐ 4.7/5 (19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 374517
$1,979
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sandberg California Central RW VW HCA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Sandberg California Central RW VW HCA

by Sandberg
Custom Features Alternative Styles Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Standard four-string configuration
✓ PROS
  • • Classic bass foundation
  • • Perfect for most musical styles
✗ CONS
  • • Standard tuning limitations
  • • No high C string for extended range

Sandberg California Central RW VW HCAElectric BassBody: AlderNeck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodScale: 34"22...

⭐ 4.9/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 563100
$2,364
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sandberg Basic VM 4 MN Zebra - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Sandberg Basic VM 4 MN Zebra

by Sandberg
Custom Features Specialty Applications Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Classic bass foundation
✓ PROS
  • • Standard four-string configuration
  • • Perfect for most musical styles
✗ CONS
  • • Less range than extended scale basses
  • • Standard tuning limitations

Sandberg Basic VM 4 MN ZebraElectric BassBody: AshBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodAbalone Dot fingerboard...

⭐ 4.7/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 577825
$2,309
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sandberg California Supreme 35th RDB 4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Sandberg California Supreme 35th RDB 4

by Sandberg
Distinctive Sound Custom Features Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Classic bass foundation
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile tonal range
  • • Wide variety of pickup configurations
✗ CONS
  • • Limited low-end extension vs 5-string
  • • May need alternate tunings for some styles

Sandberg California Supreme 35th RDB 4Electric Bass35th Anniversary modelChambered body: AlderTop: Quilted mapleBolt-on...

⭐ 4.6/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 512389
$4,234
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sandberg Classic TM 4 MN RB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Sandberg Classic TM 4 MN RB

by Sandberg
Distinctive Sound Custom Features Specialty Applications
Key Feature:
• Perfect for most musical styles
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect for most musical styles
  • • Versatile tonal range
✗ CONS
  • • Standard tuning limitations
  • • May need alternate tunings for some styles

Sandberg Classic TM 4 MN RBElectric BassBody: AshNeck: Bolt-on mapleFingerboard: RosewoodScale: 864 mm (34")24...

⭐ 4.9/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 577830
$2,144
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sandberg Forty Eight 4 BK Victor Brandt - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Sandberg Forty Eight 4 BK Victor Brandt

by Sandberg
Alternative Styles Distinctive Sound Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Wide variety of pickup configurations
✓ PROS
  • • Wide variety of pickup configurations
  • • Perfect for most musical styles
✗ CONS
  • • Limited low-end extension vs 5-string
  • • Standard tuning limitations

Sandberg Forty Eight 4 BK Victor BrandtElectric BassBody: AshBolt-on neck: MapleAll black fingerboard: EbonyScale: 864...

⭐ 4.8/5 (13 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 559616
$2,309
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Sandberg Forty Eight 4 BK CR-Stripes - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Sandberg Forty Eight 4 BK CR-Stripes

by Sandberg
Experimental Music Custom Features Unique Designs
Key Feature:
• Perfect for most musical styles
✓ PROS
  • • Classic bass foundation
  • • Versatile tonal range
✗ CONS
  • • No high C string for extended range
  • • May need alternate tunings for some styles

Sandberg Forty Eight 4 BK CR-StripesElectric BassBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: EbonyScale: 864 mm...

⭐ 4.8/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 559258
$2,474
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sandberg California Central 4 Black PF - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Sandberg California Central 4 Black PF

by Sandberg
Custom Features Unique Designs Experimental Music
Key Feature:
• Classic bass foundation
✓ PROS
  • • Standard four-string configuration
  • • Perfect for most musical styles
✗ CONS
  • • Less range than extended scale basses
  • • No high C string for extended range

Sandberg California Central 4 Black PFElectric BassBody: AshNeck: Bolt-on mapleFingerboard: Pau ferroFingerboard...

⭐ 4.8/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 540204
$1,869
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sandberg Basic 4 PF NT - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Sandberg Basic 4 PF NT

by Sandberg
Unique Designs Alternative Styles Distinctive Sound
Key Feature:
• Wide variety of pickup configurations
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile tonal range
  • • Standard four-string configuration
✗ CONS
  • • May need alternate tunings for some styles
  • • Standard tuning limitations

Sandberg Basic 4 PF NTElectric BassBody: AshBolt-on neck: MapleFretboard: Pau FerroDot fretboard inlaysNut width: 40 mm...

⭐ 5.0/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 438287
$1,693
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Sandberg California II TM4 BKB MN - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Sandberg California II TM4 BKB MN

by Sandberg
Unique Designs Custom Features Distinctive Sound
Key Feature:
• Perfect for most musical styles
✓ PROS
  • • Classic bass foundation
  • • Perfect for most musical styles
✗ CONS
  • • May need alternate tunings for some styles
  • • Less range than extended scale basses

Sandberg California II TM4 BKB MNElectric BassBody: AshNeck: MapleFretboard: MapleMother of pearl DOT fretboard...

⭐ 4.6/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 373735
$1,979
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sandberg Custom 4 PF BB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Sandberg Custom 4 PF BB

by Sandberg
Specialty Applications Alternative Styles Custom Features
Key Feature:
• Wide variety of pickup configurations
✓ PROS
  • • Standard four-string configuration
  • • Perfect for most musical styles
✗ CONS
  • • Limited low-end extension vs 5-string
  • • Less range than extended scale basses

Sandberg Custom 4 PF BBElectric BassBody: MahoganyTop: Buckeye Burl (root wood)Bolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: Pau...

⭐ 4.8/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 559634
$3,134
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sandberg Forty Eight 4 AB Victor Brandt - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Sandberg Forty Eight 4 AB Victor Brandt

by Sandberg
Custom Features Alternative Styles Distinctive Sound
Key Feature:
• Versatile tonal range
✓ PROS
  • • Perfect for most musical styles
  • • Versatile tonal range
✗ CONS
  • • No high C string for extended range
  • • May need alternate tunings for some styles

Sandberg Forty Eight 4 AB Victor BrandtElectric BassBody: AshBolt-on neck: MapleCompletely black fingerboard:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 587821
$2,639
Buy at Thomann View Details
Sandberg California II TM2 MBKB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Sandberg California II TM2 MBKB

by Sandberg
Distinctive Sound Custom Features Alternative Styles
Key Feature:
• Perfect for most musical styles
✓ PROS
  • • Standard four-string configuration
  • • Wide variety of pickup configurations
✗ CONS
  • • May need alternate tunings for some styles
  • • No high C string for extended range

Sandberg California II TM2 MBKBElectric BassBody: AshNeck: MapleNeck attachment: Bolt-onFretboard: Rosewood (Dalbergia...

⭐ 4.7/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 376231
$2,309
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best 4-String Basses

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced 4-string basses typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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