Sandberg California II Marlowe DK 4 RD
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Sandberg
California II Marlowe DK 4 RD
Product Info
Article Number:
363205
Brand:
Sandberg
Model:
California II Marlowe DK 4 RD
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$2,638.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The California II Marlowe DK is a serious contender if you're after a vintage-voiced, long-scale J-Bass with a unique character. The Marlowe neck profile is a real highlight, and those custom single coils deliver a growl that's both warm and articulate. It's ideal for players seeking a premium-priced instrument with a distinctive, old-school vibe.
Product Description
- Sandberg California II Marlowe DK 4 RD
- Electric Bass
- Marlowe Signature model
- Body: Alder
- 6x Bolted maple neck
- Neck profile: Special Marlow shape
- Scale: Long scale
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- 22 Frets
- White block fretboard inlays
- Pickups: 2 Sandberg Alnico5 single coils (custom Marlowe position)
- Passive
- 1 Volume control
- 1 Tone control
- 1 Balance control
- Tortoise pickguard
- Sandberg hardware
- Finish: Special hardcore aged
- Colour: Red
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a balanced, articulate tone with good sustain.
- • Marlowe signature neck profile offers exceptional comfort and playability.
- • Custom Alnico5 single-coil placement provides a unique, vintage-inspired growl.
- • Sandberg hardware ensures reliable tuning stability and premium feel.
CONS
- • The aged finish, while aesthetically pleasing, might not appeal to all players.
- • Long scale length can be challenging for players with smaller hands or shorter fingers.
- • Passive electronics limit tonal flexibility compared to active basses.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
2 x Sandberg Alnico5 Single Coils
Scale Length
34 in
Frets
22
Strings
4
Weight
9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Marlowe profile is noticeably thinner and more contoured, offering a faster, more comfortable feel—similar to a vintage Fender neck but with a slightly more modern, ergonomic shape.
They’re designed to evoke a vintage vibe – think late '60s/early '70s J-Bass tones – but with a bit more clarity and punch due to the Alnico 5 magnet’s higher output compared to traditional ceramic pickups.
The balance control adjusts the relative output between the neck and bridge pickups, allowing you to fine-tune the tonal balance and dial in a wider range of sounds without resorting to extreme pickup blending.
