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Best Sandberg 4-String J-Basses 2026

Premium Sandberg 4-string j-basses - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026

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 Rock For Funk For Pop For R&B For Jazz For Session Work
BRANDS: Marcus Miller Harley Benton Fender Sandberg Sadowsky Squier
Sandberg California II TT4 MN BLK MHCA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Sandberg California II TT4 MN BLK MHCA

by Sandberg
Rock R&B Pop
Key Feature:
• Versatile pickup blending
✓ PROS
  • • Bright, punchy single-coil tone
  • • Classic Jazz Bass sound
✗ CONS
  • • Less output than humbucker basses
  • • Requires EQ adjustment for optimal tone

Sandberg California II TT4 MN BLK MHCAElectric BassBody: Thermo alderNeck: Roasted mapleRoasted maple...

⭐ 4.6/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 590896
$4,069
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Sandberg California II Marlowe DK 4 RD - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Sandberg California II Marlowe DK 4 RD

by Sandberg
Funk Pop Rock
Key Feature:
• Bright, punchy single-coil tone
✓ PROS
  • • Bright, punchy single-coil tone
  • • Versatile pickup blending
✗ CONS
  • • Less output than humbucker basses
  • • May lack warmth for some styles

Sandberg California II Marlowe DK 4 RDElectric BassMarlowe Signature modelBody: Alder6x Bolted maple neckNeck profile:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 363205
$2,639
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Sandberg California II TT 4 RMN HA CB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Sandberg California II TT 4 RMN HA CB

by Sandberg
Session Work Funk R&B
Key Feature:
• Versatile pickup blending
✓ PROS
  • • Excellent note definition
  • • Great for slap bass techniques
✗ CONS
  • • String spacing may not suit all players
  • • Less output than humbucker basses

Sandberg California II TT 4 RMN HA CBElectric BassBody: Alder6-Bolt-on neck: Roasted mapleMatching...

⭐ 4.8/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 583470
$3,299
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Sandberg California II Marlowe DK 4 BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Sandberg California II Marlowe DK 4 BK

by Sandberg
Session Work R&B Jazz
Key Feature:
• Excellent note definition
✓ PROS
  • • Classic Jazz Bass sound
  • • Bright, punchy single-coil tone
✗ CONS
  • • May lack warmth for some styles
  • • Single-coils can be noisy

Sandberg California II Marlowe DK 4 BKElectric BassMarlowe Signature ModelBody: Alder6-Piece maple bolt-on neck with...

⭐ 4.7/5 (20 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 559574
$2,584
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Sandberg California II TM4 Creme HCAR - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Sandberg California II TM4 Creme HCAR

by Sandberg
Funk Pop Jazz
Key Feature:
• Versatile pickup blending
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile pickup blending
  • • Excellent note definition
✗ CONS
  • • Less output than humbucker basses
  • • Single-coils can be noisy

Sandberg California II TM4 Creme HCARElectric BassBody: Alderthermo-treatedNeck: MapleFretboard: MapleBlack block...

⭐ 4.9/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 514838
$3,024
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Sandberg California II SL TT 4 BK RM - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Sandberg California II SL TT 4 BK RM

by Sandberg
Rock Jazz Session Work
Key Feature:
• Bright, punchy single-coil tone
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile pickup blending
  • • Classic Jazz Bass sound
✗ CONS
  • • May lack warmth for some styles
  • • String spacing may not suit all players

Sandberg California II SL TT 4 BK RMElectric BassBody: PaulowniaBolt-on neck: maple toasted (roasted maple)Fretboard:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (45 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 477468
$2,419
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Sandberg California II TSBS HCA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Sandberg California II TSBS HCA

by Sandberg
Rock Jazz Funk
Key Feature:
• Classic Jazz Bass sound
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile pickup blending
  • • Bright, punchy single-coil tone
✗ CONS
  • • Less output than humbucker basses
  • • String spacing may not suit all players

Sandberg California II TSBS HCASandberg California II TSBS Special Hardcore AgedElectric bass4-StringTorsten Scholz...

⭐ 4.8/5 (40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 517049
$2,474
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Sandberg Electra TT4 RW 3TSB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Sandberg Electra TT4 RW 3TSB

by Sandberg
Session Work Rock Jazz
Key Feature:
• Excellent note definition
✓ PROS
  • • Classic Jazz Bass sound
  • • Versatile pickup blending
✗ CONS
  • • May lack warmth for some styles
  • • Requires EQ adjustment for optimal tone

Sandberg Electra TT4 RW 3TSBElectric BassBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodScale: Long scale22...

⭐ 4.7/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 500524
$1,055
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Sandberg California II TT4 RW RFB HCAM - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Sandberg California II TT4 RW RFB HCAM

by Sandberg
Pop Funk Session Work
Key Feature:
• Classic Jazz Bass sound
✓ PROS
  • • Versatile pickup blending
  • • Bright, punchy single-coil tone
✗ CONS
  • • Less output than humbucker basses
  • • May lack warmth for some styles

Sandberg California II TT4 RW RFB HCAMElectric BassBody: Thermo alderNeck: MapleFretboard: RosewoodVibration-treated...

⭐ 4.8/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 382187
$3,849
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Sandberg California II TTp 4 MN CSB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Sandberg California II TTp 4 MN CSB

by Sandberg
R&B Funk Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent note definition
✓ PROS
  • • Bright, punchy single-coil tone
  • • Versatile pickup blending
✗ CONS
  • • String spacing may not suit all players
  • • Less output than humbucker basses

Sandberg California II TTp 4 MN CSBElectric BassBody: AshNeck: MapleNeck attachment: Bolt-onFretboard: Maple22 FretsNut...

⭐ 4.7/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 439389
$1,781
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Sandberg California II SL TM 4 NT PF - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Sandberg California II SL TM 4 NT PF

by Sandberg
Pop Jazz Funk
Key Feature:
• Versatile pickup blending
✓ PROS
  • • Great for slap bass techniques
  • • Versatile pickup blending
✗ CONS
  • • Requires EQ adjustment for optimal tone
  • • May lack warmth for some styles

Sandberg California II SL TM 4 TB PF4-String Electric BassBody: PaulowniaNeck: MapleNeck attachment: Bolt-onFretboard:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (2 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 475623
$2,034
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Sandberg California II TM4 Marley Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Sandberg California II TM4 Marley Blue

by Sandberg
Session Work Pop Funk
Key Feature:
• Classic Jazz Bass sound
✓ PROS
  • • Classic Jazz Bass sound
  • • Excellent note definition
✗ CONS
  • • May lack warmth for some styles
  • • Single-coils can be noisy

Sandberg California II TM4 Marley Blue4-String Electric BassAlder bodyMaple neckRosewood fingerboard (Dalbergia...

⭐ 4.8/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 536487
$2,529
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Sandberg California II TM 4 TB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Sandberg California II TM 4 TB

by Sandberg
Jazz Pop Session Work
Key Feature:
• Versatile pickup blending
✓ PROS
  • • Great for slap bass techniques
  • • Versatile pickup blending
✗ CONS
  • • May lack warmth for some styles
  • • Single-coils can be noisy

Sandberg California II TM 4 TBElectric BassBody: AlderBolt-on neck: Roasted mapleFretboard: Roasted maple22 FretsScale:...

⭐ 4.4/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 485683
$2,364
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Sandberg California TT MN NT - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Sandberg California TT MN NT

by Sandberg
Pop R&B Session Work
Key Feature:
• Excellent note definition
✓ PROS
  • • Great for slap bass techniques
  • • Excellent note definition
✗ CONS
  • • May lack warmth for some styles
  • • String spacing may not suit all players

Sandberg California TT MN NTElectric BassAsh bodyBolt-on neck: MapleFretboard: Maple22 FretsFretboard radius: 356...

⭐ 4.8/5 (12 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 446459
$2,111
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Sandberg Electra TT4 RW SB - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Sandberg Electra TT4 RW SB

by Sandberg
Pop Rock Jazz
Key Feature:
• Excellent note definition
✓ PROS
  • • Classic Jazz Bass sound
  • • Versatile pickup blending
✗ CONS
  • • Single-coils can be noisy
  • • String spacing may not suit all players

Sandberg Electra TT4 RW SBElectric BassBody: BasswoodBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: RosewoodScale: Long scale22...

⭐ 4.6/5 (15 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 585519
$1,044
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How to Choose the Best 4-String J-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 j-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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