Sandberg California II TTp 4 MN CSB
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Sandberg
California II TTp 4 MN CSB
Product Info
Article Number:
439389
Brand:
Sandberg
Model:
California II TTp 4 MN CSB
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$1,780.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Sandberg California II TTp 4 MN CSB is a seriously well-made bass. It’s got that classic J-bass vibe but with a touch more clarity and punch thanks to the Sandberg pickups and ash body. This is a great choice for players seeking a premium-priced, versatile instrument with a vintage feel and solid German construction.
Product Description
- Sandberg California II TTp 4 MN CSB
- Electric Bass
- Body: Ash
- Neck: Maple
- Neck attachment: Bolt-on
- Fretboard: Maple
- 22 Frets
- Nut width: 39.5 mm (1.55")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Fretboard radius: 14"
- Pickguard: Black
- Pickups: 2 Sandberg Single Coils
- Electronics: Passive
- Controls: Master Volume
- Balance and Tone
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
- Machine heads: Sandberg lightweight
- Colour: Cherry Sunburst
- Includes gig bag
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Ash body delivers a balanced, articulate tone with surprising warmth.
- • Sandberg Single Coils offer a vintage-inspired, clear and punchy sound.
- • Bolt-on neck provides snappy response and comfortable, familiar feel.
- • German craftsmanship ensures exceptional build quality and hardware integrity.
CONS
- • Passive electronics limit tonal sculpting options compared to active basses.
- • 14in radius fretboard might feel less familiar for players used to flatter profiles.
- • Cherry Sunburst finish, while attractive, can show fingerprints easily.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
2 x Sandberg Single Coils
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
22
Strings
4
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) – typical for an ash body bass
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Sandberg pickups offer a slightly more focused and articulate tone, with less of the characteristic 'mud' sometimes found in vintage Jazz Bass pickups. They retain the clarity and punch, but with a slightly more modern edge.
Bolt-on necks generally provide a snappier, more responsive feel. While set-necks can offer greater sustain, the bolt-on construction here contributes to the bass's lively character and is a hallmark of Sandberg's design philosophy.
It's surprisingly versatile. The ash body adds warmth, but the single coils keep things clear. You'll get a solid, balanced tone suitable for many styles, leaning towards classic rock, blues, and funk.
