Sandberg California II VM 5 EB BLB
5-String P-Basses
$2,531€2,249Check ↗
Brand profile · Sweden, est. 1987
Sandberg
Sandberg Guitars, hailing from Sweden, has cultivated a reputation for crafting exceptionally high-quality, European-made basses and guitars. The brand emphasizes meticulous construction, unique aesthetic details, and a focus on delivering powerful, articulate tones. Sandberg instruments are highly regarded within professional circles for their playability and distinctive character.
Patchwork Series (aesthetic and construction)California Series (tone and versatility)High-end hardware appointmentsEuropean craftsmanshipUnique body wood combinations
1987founded
Swedencountry
213products in stock
$955–$5,288price range
Sandberg in the charts
Every chart where Sandberg has five or more models — ranked by the AudioFu Index inside each.
Best Sandberg 4-String J-Basses
51 models$1,012 – $4,275Best Sandberg 4-String P-Basses
35 models$955 – $3,712Best Sandberg 5-String J-Basses
24 models$1,124 – $4,388Best Sandberg short scale basses
19 models$1,631 – $2,587Best Sandberg 4-String lefthanded basses
12 models$1,574 – $2,812Best Sandberg 5-String P-Basses
11 models$2,137 – $3,712Best Sandberg fretless basses
10 models$1,811 – $2,587Best Sandberg premium basses
5 models$2,643 – $5,288
51 models$1,012 – $4,275Best Sandberg 4-String P-Basses
35 models$955 – $3,712Best Sandberg 5-String J-Basses
24 models$1,124 – $4,388Best Sandberg short scale basses
19 models$1,631 – $2,587Best Sandberg 4-String lefthanded basses
12 models$1,574 – $2,812Best Sandberg 5-String P-Basses
11 models$2,137 – $3,712Best Sandberg fretless basses
10 models$1,811 – $2,587Best Sandberg premium basses
5 models$2,643 – $5,288
All 213 Sandberg products
Sorted by AudioFu Index — the strongest models of every category first. Page 2 of 5.
Sandberg California II VM 5 MN BKB
5-String P-Basses
$2,137€1,899Check ↗
Sandberg California II VS 4 MN RB
4-String P-Basses
$1,743€1,549Check ↗
Sandberg California II VM 4 EF SM
4-String P-Basses
$2,812€2,499Check ↗
Sandberg California II TT 5 MN SPB
5-String J-Basses
$4,275€3,799Check ↗
Sandberg California II TM5 Nighthawk DG
5-String J-Basses
$2,722€2,419Check ↗
Sandberg California II TM4 Nighthawk IS
4-String J-Basses
$2,531€2,249Check ↗
Sandberg California II TM4 Marley Blue
4-String J-Basses
$2,587€2,299Check ↗
Sandberg California II TM5 MR
5-String J-Basses
$3,093€2,749Check ↗
Sandberg California II TM4 Nighthawk CM
4-String J-Basses
$2,587€2,299Check ↗
Sandberg California II TM5 Grand Dark
5-String J-Basses
$2,553€2,269Check ↗
Sandberg California II TT 5 MN NT LH
5-String J-Basses
$2,362€2,099Check ↗
Sandberg California II TM4 MN NT
Miscellaneous 4-String Basses
$2,193€1,949Check ↗
Sandberg California II TM 5 3TSB SA FL
5-String J-Basses
$3,037€2,699Check ↗
Sandberg California II TT 4 BLK LH
4-String Lefthanded Basses
$1,968€1,749Check ↗
Sandberg California II VS 4 FR MHCA
4-String P-Basses
$3,544€3,149Check ↗
Sandberg California II TT 4 BB LH
4-String Lefthanded Basses
$2,092€1,859Check ↗
Sandberg California II VS 4 BK MHCA
4-String P-Basses
$3,712€3,299Check ↗
Sandberg California II VM 5 BM HCAR VW
5-String P-Basses
$3,712€3,299Check ↗
Sandberg California II TM 5 PF BLB
5-String J-Basses
$2,362€2,099Check ↗
Sandberg Forty Eight 4 BK
Miscellaneous 4-String Basses
$2,362€2,099Check ↗
Sandberg California II TM 4 MN RB
4-String J-Basses
$2,362€2,099Check ↗
Sandberg California II TT 4 Short BB
Short Scale Basses
$2,024€1,799Check ↗
Sandberg California II TM 4 BB RW
4-String J-Basses
$2,475€2,199Check ↗
Sandberg California Central RW VW HCA
Miscellaneous 4-String Basses
$2,418€2,149Check ↗
Sandberg California II TM4 RW HCAR LPB
4-String J-Basses
$2,925€2,599Check ↗
Sandberg California II TM4 Creme HCAR
4-String J-Basses
$3,093€2,749Check ↗
Sandberg California II TM5 RW BKB
5-String J-Basses
$2,137€1,899Check ↗
Sandberg California II TM4 RW NT
4-String J-Basses
$2,024€1,799Check ↗
Sandberg California II TM4 RW BKB
4-String J-Basses
$1,968€1,749Check ↗
Sandberg California II TM4 RW BK HG
4-String J-Basses
$2,137€1,899Check ↗
Sandberg California II TM5 RW NT
5-String J-Basses
$2,137€1,899Check ↗
Sandberg California II TT4 RW TBS HCA
4-String J-Basses
$2,812€2,499Check ↗
Sandberg California II TT4 RW CR MHCA
4-String J-Basses
$4,162€3,699Check ↗
Sandberg California II TT 4 BTW HCAR TB
4-String J-Basses
$3,825€3,399Check ↗
Sandberg California II TT 4 BTW BK
4-String J-Basses
$2,418€2,149Check ↗
Sandberg California II TT 4 RW 3-TS LH
4-String Lefthanded Basses
$2,024€1,799Check ↗
Sandberg California II TM 5 LBY MHCA
5-String J-Basses
$4,388€3,899Check ↗
Sandberg California II TT4 RW GB HCA
4-String J-Basses
$2,812€2,499Check ↗
Sandberg California II TM5 MN BKB
5-String J-Basses
$2,137€1,899Check ↗
Sandberg California II TM5 MN NT
5-String J-Basses
$2,092€1,859Check ↗
Sandberg Custom 5 Yolanda Charles Sig
Signature Basses
$2,812€2,499Check ↗
Sandberg California II VS 4 RW BB LH
4-String Lefthanded Basses
$1,743€1,549Check ↗
Sandberg California II TM 4 NT
4-String J-Basses
$1,934€1,719Check ↗
Sandberg California II TM4 BLB
4-String J-Basses
$2,249€1,999Check ↗
Sandberg Electra TT4 RW SB
4-String J-Basses
$1,068€949Check ↗
Sandberg California Central LH RBL
4-String Lefthanded Basses
$2,812€2,499Check ↗
Sandberg Electra TT4 RW 3TSB
4-String J-Basses
$1,057€939Check ↗
Sandberg, honestly
What Sandberg does well
- Exceptional build quality and attention to detail
- Wide tonal palette across models
- Comfortable neck profiles and playability
- Visually striking and distinctive designs
- Excellent sustain and resonance
What to watch for
- Premium-priced, limiting accessibility
- Can be less readily available than larger brands
- Unique aesthetics may not appeal to all players
- Somewhat niche brand recognition
- Customization options can extend lead times
Questions about Sandberg
Where are Sandberg instruments made?
Sandberg instruments are meticulously handcrafted in Sweden, ensuring a high level of quality control and attention to detail throughout the manufacturing process.
What kind of wood finishes do Sandberg use?
Sandberg utilizes a range of premium finishes, including oil finishes which are favored for their feel and ability to allow the wood to breathe, as well as durable lacquers on certain models.
Are Sandberg basses known for a specific tonal characteristic?
Sandberg basses are recognized for their clarity and punch, offering a balanced and articulate tone suitable for a wide range of musical genres, often described as 'modern vintage' sound.