Sandberg California II TM4 Ida Nielsen
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Sandberg
California II TM4 Ida Nielsen
Product Info
Article Number:
392816
Brand:
Sandberg
Model:
California II TM4 Ida Nielsen
Category:
Signature Basses
Price:
$2,968.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
Ida Nielsen’s signature Sandberg is a serious contender for players seeking a modern, versatile bass with vintage vibes. The active electronics deliver a powerful, focused sound, while the passive option offers a more classic tone. It's a premium-priced instrument ideal for funk, rock, and players who demand a distinctive voice.
Product Description
- Sandberg California II TM4 Ida Nielsen
- Electric Bass
- Ida Nielsen Signature Model
- Body: Alder
- Neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Birdseye maple
- Vibration Treatment
- Fluorescent side dots
- 22 Frets
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Pickups: Sandberg TM blacklabel J-Style Humbucker & J-Style Single Coil
- Sandberg 2-band EQ
- Ida Nielsen pickup selector switch
- Active/Passive
- Asian Silk pickguard
- Thumb rest
- D-Tuner
- Gold-plated hardware
- Colour: Soft Aged Black High Gloss
- Includes Sandberg gig bag
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a warm, resonant foundation with excellent sustain
- • Sandberg TM pickups provide a powerful, articulate tone with surprising clarity
- • Birdseye maple fretboard offers a unique feel and visual appeal
- • Active/passive switching grants versatility for various recording and live situations
CONS
- • The birdseye maple fretboard can feel a bit sharp for some players
- • Soft Aged Black High Gloss finish may show fingerprints and handling marks easily
- • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for many bassists
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Birdseye Maple
Pickups
Sandberg TM Blacklabel J-Style Humbucker & Single Coil
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
22
Strings
4
Weight
Approx. 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It blends the humbucker and single coil pickups, offering a unique tonal palette somewhere between the two extremes – often a warmer, more complex J bass tone.
Birdseye maple can sometimes exhibit fret sprout, but Sandberg’s quality control usually prevents this; a professional setup is still recommended for optimal playability.
It’s a chromatic tuner built into the bass, primarily designed to quickly and accurately tune a drop D tuning, a common technique in funk and rock.
