Sandberg California Central 4 Black MN
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Sandberg
California Central 4 Black MN
Product Info
Article Number:
540200
Brand:
Sandberg
Model:
California Central 4 Black MN
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$1,868.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The California Central 4 is a seriously well-built bass – a real step up from entry-level instruments. The combination of ash and those Sandberg pickups gives it a focused, punchy tone that’s great for rock, funk, and even heavier styles. It's a premium-priced instrument ideal for gigging musicians seeking a reliable and versatile workhorse bass.
Product Description
- Sandberg California Central 4 Black MN
- 4-String Electric Bass
- Body: Ash
- Neck: Maple
- Neck attachment: Bolt-on
- Fingerboard: Maple
- 22 Frets
- Inlays: Black dots
- Nut width: 39.5 mm
- Scale: 864 mm
- Pickguard: Black
- Pickups: Sandberg Plus humbucker
- Electronics: 3-Band EQ active/passive
- Controls: Master volume (push/pull)
- balance
- treble
- bass
- Hardware finish: Pearlblack
- Machine heads: Sandberg lightweight
- Incl. gig bag
- Colour: Black
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Ash body delivers a resonant, balanced tone with surprising clarity
- • Bolt-on neck provides a snappy, responsive feel and excellent attack
- • Sandberg Plus humbuckers offer a powerful, articulate growl with low noise
- • Lightweight tuners ensure stable tuning and comfortable playing experience
CONS
- • Ash body can be prone to finish checking with age and temperature changes
- • Bolt-on neck, while responsive, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design
- • 3-band EQ, while useful, may feel limiting for players needing more tonal sculpting
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Sandberg Plus humbucker
Scale Length
864 mm
Frets
22
Strings
4
Weight
4.2 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Sandberg Plus offers a more refined, articulate growl than many standard humbuckers, with a tighter low-end and a more open high-end – it’s not a scooped sound, but a very balanced and powerful one.
Yes, it's a trade-off. While it offers a quicker response and easier access to higher frets, a neck-through construction would generally provide slightly more sustain and a more integrated feel.
Passive mode delivers a more vintage, slightly darker tone, while active mode engages the EQ for increased output and tonal shaping, allowing for a broader range of sounds and more stage volume.
