Sandberg California II VM 5 EB BLB
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Sandberg
California II VM 5 EB BLB
Product Info
Article Number:
439978
Brand:
Sandberg
Model:
California II VM 5 EB BLB
Category:
5-String P-Basses
Price:
$2,473.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sandberg California II is a seriously well-built instrument. The combination of the ash body and ebony fretboard creates a fantastic tonal balance – punchy, articulate, and with a gorgeous sustain. It’s a premium-priced option ideal for gigging musicians seeking a versatile, German-crafted 5-string with a distinctive voice.
Product Description
- Sandberg California II VM 5 EB BLB
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Ash
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Fretboard inlays: Abalone dots
- Nut width: 45 mm (1.77")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Fretboard radius: 14"
- Matching headstock
- 22 Frets
- Pickup: 1 Sandberg Precision Split Coil (center) and 1 Sandberg humbucker (bridge)
- 2-Band active / passive EQ
- Master volume
- balance
- treble and bass controls
- Chrome hardware
- Black pickguard
- Sandberg lightweight machine heads
- Colour: Blueburst matte
- Gig bag included
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Ash body delivers a warm, resonant, and articulate low-end.
- • Ebony fretboard provides exceptional clarity and a smooth playing experience.
- • Sandberg Precision Split Coil offers a unique blend of vintage and modern tones.
- • Bolt-on construction ensures a tight, responsive feel and excellent sustain.
CONS
- • The 14in radius fretboard might feel less familiar to players accustomed to flatter profiles.
- • Active EQ adds versatility but introduces potential battery maintenance.
- • The blueburst matte finish, while attractive, can be susceptible to fingerprints.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Sandberg Precision Split Coil (center) & Humbucker (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
22
Strings
5-String
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) - typical for a 5-string with these specs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The split coil design offers a slightly wider frequency response and reduced muddiness compared to a traditional P-bass pickup, while retaining its core character.
The 2-band EQ is straightforward; however, fine-tuning during a live set will require some practice to avoid drastic tonal shifts.
Bolt-on necks generally offer a more defined attack and a slightly brighter tone, coupled with a snappier feel, compared to the more fluid response of a neck-through design.
