Sandberg California II VM 4 Black EB
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Sandberg
California II VM 4 Black EB
Product Info
Article Number:
528105
Brand:
Sandberg
Model:
California II VM 4 Black EB
Category:
4-String P-Basses
Price:
$2,198.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This California II VM 4 is a seriously well-built instrument. The combination of the ash body and ebony fretboard gives it a really focused, punchy sound with a comfortable feel. It's a premium-priced bass perfect for players wanting a refined P-bass tone with a bit more modern versatility, especially in funk, rock, and blues settings.
Product Description
- Sandberg California II VM 4 Black EB
- 4-String Electric Bass
- Body: Ash
- Neck: Maple
- Neck attachment: Bolt-on
- Fretboard: Ebony (Diospyros Crassiflora)
- 22 Frets
- Nut width: 39.5 mm (1.55")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Fretboard radius: 14"
- Matched headstock
- Pickups: 1x Sandberg Precision (neck) and 1x Sandberg humbucker (bridge)
- electronics: 2-band EQ active/passive
- Controls: master volume
- balance
- treble
- bass
- Hardware finish: Black
- Machine heads: Sandberg lightweight
- Pickguard: Black
- Colour: Black Matte
- Incl. bag
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Ash body provides a resonant, articulate tone with great sustain
- • Ebony fretboard offers a slick, fast playing experience and crisp note definition
- • Sandberg Precision/humbucker combo delivers a versatile range of tones, from vintage to modern
- • Bolt-on neck construction contributes to a snappy, responsive feel and excellent attack
CONS
- • The matte black finish can show fingerprints and smudges easily
- • The 14in radius fretboard might feel less familiar to players used to flatter profiles
- • The 2-band EQ, while effective, offers limited tonal sculpting compared to more complex systems
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony (Diospyros Crassiflora)
Pickups
Sandberg Precision (neck) and Sandberg humbucker (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34in)
Frets
22
Strings
4
Weight
4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
In passive mode, you get a classic P-bass vibe – warmer and more rounded. Active mode engages the EQ for added punch and clarity, allowing for more aggressive tones.
Yes, it contributes to a brighter, more immediate response and a slightly snappier attack, which some players prefer for a more modern feel.
The lightweight hardware reduces the bass's overall mass, contributing to a more resonant and responsive feel while minimizing unwanted vibrations.
