Sandberg California II TM 4 PF BKB LH
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Sandberg
California II TM 4 PF BKB LH
Product Info
Article Number:
439503
Brand:
Sandberg
Model:
California II TM 4 PF BKB LH
Category:
4-String Lefthanded Basses
Price:
$1,890.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sandberg California II is a seriously well-built instrument, offering a fantastic blend of vintage vibe and modern versatility. The Delano pickups are a real highlight, providing a wide palette of tones perfect for rock, funk, and even some jazz. It's a premium-priced bass that delivers a lot of bang for your buck, especially for left-handed players who often miss out on quality options.
Product Description
- Sandberg California II TM 4 PF BKB LH
- Electric Bass
- Left-handed model
- Body: Ash
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Pau Ferro
- Nut width: 39.5 mm (1.55")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Fingerboard radius: 14"
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: 1 Delano JMVC single coil (middle) and 1 Delano MCFE humbucker (bridge)
- 2-Band active / passive EQ
- Master Volume
- Treble
- Balance and Bass controls
- Humbucker split switch
- Chrome-plated hardware
- Black pickguard
- Sandberg lightweight machine heads
- Colour: Blackburst
- Includes gig bag
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Ash body provides a resonant, balanced tonal foundation.
- • Delano pickups deliver a versatile range, from clean to aggressive.
- • Bolt-on maple neck offers snappy response and comfortable playability.
- • Sandberg lightweight machine heads ensure smooth, accurate tuning stability.
CONS
- • The 14in radius fingerboard might feel less familiar to players accustomed to flatter profiles.
- • Blackburst finish, while attractive, can be prone to fingerprints and smudging.
- • Active EQ requires a power source, limiting passive tonal options.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Pau Ferro
Pickups
Delano JMVC (single coil) / Delano MCFE (humbucker)
Scale Length
864 mm (34in)
Frets
22
Strings
4
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The JMVC provides a clear, articulate single-coil tone, while the MCFE offers a thicker, more powerful humbucker sound – it’s a well-balanced combination offering more tonal flexibility than many standard pickup sets.
The Pau Ferro fingerboard is typically finished with a thin layer of lacquer for protection and a smooth playing feel, similar to many other premium basses.
Bolt-on construction can be surprisingly resonant, and Sandberg's design and wood choices compensate well; while it won’t match the ultimate sustain of a neck-through, it’s still very impressive and contributes to a lively tone.
