Sandberg California II VM 4 MN OR HCA
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Sandberg
California II VM 4 MN OR HCA
Product Info
Article Number:
497498
Brand:
Sandberg
Model:
California II VM 4 MN OR HCA
Category:
4-String P-Basses
Price:
$2,693.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sandberg California II is a seriously well-built instrument. The combination of the alder body and those unique pickups gives it a really distinctive voice – punchy and warm with a vintage vibe. It's perfect for players looking for a premium-priced, German-made bass with a lot of character.
Product Description
- Sandberg California II VM 4 MN OR HCA
- Electric Bass
- Body: Alder
- Neck: Bolt-on maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Fingerboard radius: 14"
- Nut width: 39.5 mm (1.55")
- Whitepearl pickguard
- Matching headstock
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: 1 Sandberg Precision Split Coil (middle) and 1 Sandberg humbucker (bridge)
- Active/passive 2-band EQ
- Controls: Master Volume
- Balance
- Treble
- Bass
- Machine heads: Sandberg lightweight
- Hardware finish: Aged nickel
- Finish: Hardcore Aged
- Colour: Orange
- Bag included
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a warm, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Sandberg Precision Split Coil provides a unique, articulate growl.
- • Bolt-on maple neck offers snappy response and comfortable playability.
- • Aged nickel hardware adds vintage aesthetics and a smooth feel.
CONS
- • The 14in radius fingerboard may not suit players preferring flatter profiles.
- • Active EQ demands a power source, limiting passive tonal options.
- • The Hardcore Aged finish, while attractive, might be too worn for some.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Sandberg Precision Split Coil (middle) & Sandberg Humbucker (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
22
Strings
4
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) - typical for an alder body bass
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s brighter and more articulate than a standard P-bass pickup, offering a more defined low-end and a more aggressive edge.
It’s primarily cosmetic, but the thinner finish can theoretically allow for more wood resonance, though the effect is subtle.
Sandberg’s EQ is known for its musicality and wide frequency range, offering a more natural and less harsh boost than some other active systems.
