Sandberg California II TM 5 PF BLB
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Sandberg
California II TM 5 PF BLB
Product Info
Article Number:
439407
Brand:
Sandberg
Model:
California II TM 5 PF BLB
Category:
5-String J-Basses
Price:
$2,308.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The California II TM 5 PF BLB is a seriously well-made German bass. The ash body gives it a great fundamental tone, and the pickup pairing lets you cover a wide range of ground – from smooth jazz to heavier rock. This is ideal for players who want a premium 5-string with a unique voice and a solid, dependable feel.
Product Description
- Sandberg California II TM 5 PF BLB
- Electric bass
- 5-String
- Body: Ash
- Neck: Maple
- Neck attachment: Bolted
- Fretboard: Pau Ferro
- Abalone dot fretboard inlays
- 22 Frets
- Nut width: 45 mm (1.77")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Fretboard radius: 14"
- Pickguard: White pearl
- Pickups: 1 Sandberg single coil (neck) and 1 humbucker (bridge)
- Electronics: 2-Band EQ active / passive
- Controls: Master volume
- balance
- treble
- bass
- Humbucker split switch
- Hardware finish: Black
- Machine heads: Sandberg
- lightweight
- Matching headstock
- Colour: Blueburst
- Includes bag
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Ash body delivers a resonant, articulate low-end response.
- • Maple neck provides excellent sustain and a comfortable feel.
- • Sandberg single coil/humbucker combo offers tonal flexibility.
- • Bolted neck construction enhances reliability and adjustability.
CONS
- • Blueburst finish may not appeal to all aesthetic preferences.
- • 14in fretboard radius can feel less familiar to players used to flatter profiles.
- • Active EQ adds complexity for some; passive mode may lack ultimate punch.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Pau Ferro
Pickups
1 Sandberg single coil (neck) / 1 humbucker (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
22
Strings
5-string
Weight
4.3 kg (9.5 lbs - approximate)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Splitting the humbucker provides a brighter, more vintage-inspired tone, useful for funk or more scooped sounds, but it loses some of the bridge pickup's inherent output.
Not necessarily; Sandberg's bolt-on design is incredibly robust and allows for precise neck angle adjustment, often offering better action stability than some set-neck basses.
Pau Ferro is denser and generally feels a bit smoother than Rosewood, and it tends to be more resistant to wear and tear, especially under heavy use.
