Sandberg California II VS 4 Black
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Sandberg
California II VS 4 Black
Product Info
Article Number:
514265
Brand:
Sandberg
Model:
California II VS 4 Black
Category:
4-String P-Basses
Price:
$1,923.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The California II VS 4 Black is a seriously impressive instrument. It's got that classic P-Bass vibe, but with a modern edge thanks to the split coil pickup and roasted maple neck. This is a great choice for players wanting a premium-priced, reliable workhorse for rock, blues, or anything needing a solid, defined low-end.
Product Description
- Sandberg California II VS 4 Black
- Electric Bass
- Body: Ash
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fertboard: Maple
- Black dot fretboard inlays
- Scale length: 864 mm (34")
- Fretboard radius: 14"
- Nut width: 39.5 mm (1.55")
- 22 Frets
- Pickup: 1 Sandberg Precision Split Coil
- Passive electronics
- 1 x Master volume and 1 x tone control
- Black pickguard
- Sandberg lightweight machine heads
- Black hardware
- Colour: Black matt
- Includes gig bag
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and feel.
- • Sandberg Precision Split Coil delivers a powerful, articulate tone.
- • Ash body provides a balanced resonance and pleasing sustain.
- • German craftsmanship ensures impeccable build quality and attention to detail.
CONS
- • Passive electronics limit tonal sculpting options compared to active basses.
- • The 14in radius might feel a bit steep for players accustomed to flatter boards.
- • Black hardware and pickguard can show fingerprints easily.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
1 x Sandberg Precision Split Coil
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
22
Strings
4
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The split coil retains the P-Bass’s punch but offers a slightly wider frequency response and reduced hum, providing more clarity and a more modern character.
Yes, it's finished with a thin satin lacquer; it offers a smooth, fast feel that’s noticeably stable and resistant to warping compared to standard maple.
Bolt-on construction generally provides a more direct and immediate attack compared to set-neck basses, contributing to a slightly more aggressive and present low-end response.
