Sandberg California II VM 4 EB BB
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Sandberg
California II VM 4 EB BB
Product Info
Article Number:
480675
Brand:
Sandberg
Model:
California II VM 4 EB BB
Category:
4-String P-Basses
Price:
$2,187.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sandberg California II is a seriously well-made P-bass with a touch of German engineering. It's got a fantastic blend of vintage warmth and modern clarity, making it ideal for players wanting a premium instrument with a comfortable feel and a versatile voice – perfect for funk, rock, and blues.
Product Description
- Sandberg California II VM 4 EB BB
- Electric Bass
- Body: Ash
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Ebony
- 22 Frets
- Nut width: 39.5 mm (1.55")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Fretboard radius: 14"
- Pickups: 1 Sandberg Precision (neck) and 1 Sandberg Humbucker (bridge)
- Electronics: 2-band EQ active / passive
- Controls: Master Volume
- Balance
- Treble
- Bass
- Matched headstock
- Black pickguard
- Black hardware
- Sandberg lightweight machine heads
- Colour: Brown Burst
- Includes bag
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Ash body delivers a warm, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Ebony fretboard provides a smooth, fast playing experience and crisp articulation.
- • Sandberg Precision/Humbucker combo offers versatile tones, from vintage growl to modern punch.
- • Bolt-on maple neck construction ensures a bright, focused response and easy adjustability.
CONS
- • Ebony fretboard can be sensitive to changes in humidity, requiring occasional maintenance.
- • The 14in radius might feel less familiar to players accustomed to flatter fingerboards.
- • Limited tonal flexibility compared to basses with more complex pickup configurations.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Sandberg Precision (neck) / Sandberg Humbucker (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
22
Strings
4
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) - Sandberg basses are generally well-balanced.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 2-band EQ provides subtle shaping – boosting or cutting bass and treble – while retaining the natural character of the pickups. It’s a refined enhancement, not a radical tonal shift.
Yes, bolt-on necks typically offer a brighter, more immediate attack and are easier to adjust, which can be beneficial for setup and string changes.
The finish itself doesn’t directly impact the sound, but the ash body’s resonant properties are more pronounced with a thinner, more transparent finish like the brown burst.
