Sandberg California II VM 4 EB Black
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Sandberg
California II VM 4 EB Black
Product Info
Article Number:
559286
Brand:
Sandberg
Model:
California II VM 4 EB Black
Category:
4-String P-Basses
Price:
$2,748.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The California II VM 4 EB Black is a seriously well-built bass. It's got that classic P-bass vibe but with a modern edge thanks to the active EQ and humbucker – great for players who want a refined, powerful sound. Ideal for session players or anyone seeking a high-quality, German-made instrument with a focused sonic signature.
Product Description
- Sandberg California II VM 4 EB Black
- Electric Bass
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Matched headstock
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Fingerboard inlays: White Pearl Blocks
- Fretboard radius: 356 mm (14")
- Nut width: 39.5 mm (1.55")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: Sandberg Precision (neck) and Sandberg humbucker (bridge)
- Electronics: 2-band EQ active/passive
- Controls: Master Volume
- Balance
- Treble
- Bass
- Pickguard: Tortoise
- Sandberg lightweight machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Black
- high-gloss
- Incl. bag
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain
- • Ebony fingerboard offers a slick, fast playing experience and precise intonation
- • Sandberg Precision/humbucker combo delivers both vintage warmth and modern aggression
- • Bolt-on neck construction contributes to a snappy, articulate attack
CONS
- • High-gloss finish can be a fingerprint magnet and require meticulous care
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to basses with more complex electronics
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many players
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Sandberg Precision (neck) / Sandberg humbucker (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
22
Strings
4
Weight
4.2 kg (9.3 lbs - estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sandberg’s EQ is known for its musicality and subtle shaping, avoiding harshness – it's more about enhancing the natural tone than drastic alteration.
Yes, it provides a brighter, more immediate attack, which some players prefer for a more aggressive or modern sound, though it might lack the sustain of a set neck.
No, the matched headstock is a design element specific to the California II series, and it doesn’t feature a matching tortoise pickguard.
