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Sandberg California Central 4 Black PF

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Sandberg California Central 4 Black PF

Sandberg

California Central 4 Black PF

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Product Info

Article Number: 540204
Brand: Sandberg
Model: California Central 4 Black PF
Category: 4-String Basses
Price: $1,868.90

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The California Central 4 Black PF is a seriously well-built German bass. It's got a fantastic, modern growl thanks to those Sandberg pickups and a comfortable neck profile – great for players wanting a reliable, versatile instrument with a touch of vintage vibe, perfect for rock, funk, and even heavier styles.

Product Description

  • Sandberg California Central 4 Black PF
  • Electric Bass
  • Body: Ash
  • Neck: Bolt-on maple
  • Fingerboard: Pau ferro
  • Fingerboard inlays: white dots
  • Nut width: 39.5 mm
  • Scale: 864 mm
  • 22 Frets
  • Pickup: Sandberg Plus humbucker
  • Electronics: 3-band EQ active/passive
  • Controls: Master Volume (push/pull)
  • Controls for treble
  • mids and bass
  • Machine heads: Sandberg lightweight
  • Black pickguard
  • Machine heads: Sandberg lightweight
  • Colour: Black
  • Bag included
  • Made in Germany
PROS
  • • Ash body provides a resonant, balanced tonal foundation.
  • • Sandberg Plus humbuckers deliver thick, articulate, and punchy low-end.
  • • Bolt-on neck construction offers a snappy, responsive feel and quick attack.
  • • Lightweight tuners improve tuning stability and overall playing comfort.
CONS
  • • Pau ferro fingerboard can feel slightly drier than rosewood for some players.
  • • The 3-band EQ, while versatile, might feel limiting for complex tonal sculpting.
  • • Ash body can be susceptible to finish checking with age and heavy use.

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Key Features

Body Material Ash
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Pau Ferro
Pickups Sandberg Plus Humbuckers
Scale Length 864 mm (34 in)
Frets 22
Strings 4 (standard spacing)
Weight Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) - typical for an ash body bass

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Sandberg Plus offers a thicker, more aggressive tone with a tighter low-end than a Jazz Bass, and a bit more clarity and articulation than a Sterling, leaning towards a more modern rock/funk sound.
Yes, the active EQ provides a noticeable volume boost and allows for more dramatic tonal shaping, but it also introduces a slight coloration – passive mode offers a more transparent, natural tone.
Absolutely, the bolt-on neck contributes to a lively, responsive tone. While it won't have the same sustain as a neck-through, the ash body compensates, delivering a good balance of resonance and attack.

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