Sandberg California II TT 4 RMN VB
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Sandberg
California II TT 4 RMN VB
Product Info
Article Number:
583458
Brand:
Sandberg
Model:
California II TT 4 RMN VB
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$2,253.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The California II TT 4 RMN VB is a seriously well-made bass – you can feel the German quality. Those Alnico 5 pickups give you a warm, slightly gritty tone that’s perfect for classic rock, blues, or Motown. It's a premium-priced instrument that delivers a lot of bang for your buck if you appreciate vintage-inspired tones and a comfortable neck.
Product Description
- Sandberg California II TT 4 RMN VB
- Electric Bass
- Body: Ash
- Neck attachment: bolt-on (6 bolt)
- roasted maple
- Fingerboard: roasted maple
- Fingerboard inlays: black blocks
- Scale: 34" (Long Scale)
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: 2 Sandberg Alnico 5 single coils
- Passive electronics
- Controls: Balance and tone
- Black pickguard
- Black hardware
- Colour: Violet Burst Matte
- Includes gig bag
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and feel.
- • Ash body delivers a balanced, articulate tone with great sustain.
- • Sandberg Alnico 5 single coils offer a vintage-inspired, punchy character.
- • German craftsmanship ensures impeccable build quality and attention to detail.
CONS
- • Violet Burst Matte finish might not appeal to all players' aesthetic preferences.
- • Passive electronics limit tonal flexibility compared to active basses.
- • Long scale length can be a stretch for players with shorter arms.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Sandberg Alnico 5 Single Coils
Scale Length
34 in
Frets
22
Strings
4
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Sandberg pickups have a slightly more aggressive edge and a bit more low-mid emphasis compared to a standard Fender Jazz Bass pickup, offering a warmer and more vintage character.
Bolt-on necks, when done right like Sandberg does, offer excellent stability and a snappy response, and the roasted maple adds to that. It’s not inherently a compromise, it's a design choice focused on playability and tone.
The Balance control subtly adjusts the output of the pickups, allowing you to tailor the overall tonal balance between the bridge and neck pickups – it’s a subtle tweak, not a radical tone shift.
