Sandberg California Central 4 Black PF
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Sandberg
California Central 4 Black PF
Product Info
Article Number:
540204
Brand:
Sandberg
Model:
California Central 4 Black PF
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$1,868.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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.
Product Video
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.
