Sandberg California II TM5 MN BKB
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Sandberg
California II TM5 MN BKB
Product Info
Article Number:
363370
Brand:
Sandberg
Model:
California II TM5 MN BKB
Category:
5-String J-Basses
Price:
$2,088.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The California II TM5 MN BKB is a seriously well-built 5-string. It’s got that classic J-bass vibe but with modern refinements and a surprisingly versatile EQ. This bass is perfect for players wanting a premium-priced, workhorse instrument for funk, rock, or anything needing a solid low-end foundation.
Product Description
- Sandberg California II TM5 MN BKB
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Ash
- Neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Maple
- Scale: 34" (long scale)
- Pickups: 1 Delano J-Style and 1 Power humbucker
- Sandberg 2-band EQ with passive treble blend
- Active/Passive switch
- Hardware: Chrome
- Colour: Blackburst
- matte
- Gigbag included
PROS
- • Ash body delivers a balanced, articulate tone with pleasing resonance.
- • Delano pickups provide a warm, vintage J-bass character with surprising clarity.
- • Maple neck and fretboard offer a snappy feel and excellent note definition.
- • Sandberg’s 2-band EQ with blend adds tonal shaping versatility.
CONS
- • The matte Blackburst finish can show fingerprints and smudges easily.
- • Ash bodies, while resonant, can be slightly heavier than other woods.
- • The active/passive switch, while useful, might require some tweaking to find preferred settings.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
1 Delano J-Style, 1 Power humbucker
Scale Length
34 in
Frets
24, Jescar stainless steel
Strings
5-string, typically .045-.130 gauge
Weight
Approximately 9.5 - 10.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Delano offers a slightly warmer, rounder tone with a bit more low-mid presence than a typical Fender pickup, retaining clarity and articulation.
Matte finishes are generally softer and more prone to minor cosmetic scratches than gloss finishes; regular care is recommended to maintain its appearance.
The switch is simple to engage, and switching to passive mode mellows the tone, reducing the EQ’s impact and providing a more traditional, vintage sound.
