Sandberg California II TM 5 HCA Orange
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Sandberg
California II TM 5 HCA Orange
Product Info
Article Number:
523791
Brand:
Sandberg
Model:
California II TM 5 HCA Orange
Category:
5-String J-Basses
Price:
$3,188.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The California II TM 5 HCA Orange is a seriously classy bass. The aged aesthetic and superb build quality scream German craftsmanship, and the pickup combination gives you a wide range of tones, from aggressive to smooth. It's ideal for players who want a premium, versatile 5-string with a vintage vibe and aren’t afraid to invest in quality.
Product Description
- Sandberg California II TM 5 HCA Orange
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Whitepearl block fingerboard inlays
- Matching headstock
- Nut width: 45 mm (1.77")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Fingerboard radius: 14"
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: JMVC 4 FE/M2 single coil (middle ) and MC 4 FE humbucker (bridge)
- 2-Band EQ active/passive
- Controls: Master Volume
- Balance
- Treble
- Bass
- Whitepearl pickguard
- Humbucker split switch
- Aged nickel hardware
- Sandberg lightweight machine heads
- Finish: Hardcore Aged
- Colour: Orange Metallic
- Bag included
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Alder body provides a warm, resonant foundation for a balanced tone.
- • JMVC/MC4 pickup pairing delivers versatility – growl to smooth single-coil clarity.
- • Bolt-on maple neck offers a snappy feel and excellent note definition.
- • Aged nickel hardware and Whitepearl aesthetics add undeniable vintage character.
CONS
- • The 14in radius fingerboard might feel less familiar to players used to flatter profiles.
- • Being a German-made instrument, it’s positioned at a premium-priced tier.
- • The 2-band EQ, while effective, offers less tonal shaping than multi-band systems.
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Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
JMVC 4 FE/M2 (single coil) / MC 4 FE (humbucker)
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
22
Strings
5-String
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) – Sandberg’s lightweight construction helps.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The finish itself doesn't directly alter the tone, but the aged aesthetic often indicates a slightly broken-in feel, which can contribute to a warmer, more resonant character.
The wider nut width can be a bit challenging for smaller hands initially, but the 14in radius fingerboard eases the transition and allows for comfortable access to the lower strings.
While simpler than multi-band EQs, the 2-band system provides essential tonal adjustments for shaping the overall sound, and the active/passive switch offers flexibility in different recording or playing situations.
