Sandberg California II VS 4 FR MHCA
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Sandberg
California II VS 4 FR MHCA
Product Info
Article Number:
517102
Brand:
Sandberg
Model:
California II VS 4 FR MHCA
Category:
4-String P-Basses
Price:
$3,463.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The California II VS 4 FR MHCA is a seriously well-made instrument – a real step up in quality. It’s got that classic P-bass thump, but with a modern edge thanks to the thermo-treated body and bolt-on neck. This bass is perfect for players seeking a vintage vibe with a refined feel and premium build quality, especially suited for rock, blues, and funk.
Product Description
- Sandberg California II VS 4 FR MHCA
- Electric Bass
- Body: Alder (Thermo and Vibration treatment)
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- Fretboard inlays: White dots
- Fretboard radius: 356 mm
- Nut width: 39.5 mm
- Scale length: 864 mm
- 22 Frets
- Pickup: 1 Sandberg P-Style Single Coil
- Controls: Volume
- Tone
- Passive electronics
- Machine heads: Sandberg Lightweight
- Pickguard: Black
- Hardware: Aged nickel
- Colour: Fiesta Red
- Finish: Masterpiece Hardcore Aged
- Includes bag
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Thermo-treated Alder body delivers exceptional resonance and sustain.
- • Sandberg’s lightweight machine heads improve tuning stability and reduce headstock weight.
- • Bolt-on maple neck offers a snappy, responsive feel ideal for quick playing.
- • Aged nickel hardware provides a vintage aesthetic and unique tonal character.
CONS
- • Passive electronics limit tonal shaping versatility compared to active basses.
- • Rosewood fretboard might require more frequent oiling to prevent dryness.
- • The Masterpiece Hardcore Aged finish, while attractive, can be more delicate.
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Key Features
Body Material
Thermo-treated Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
1 Sandberg P-Style Single Coil
Scale Length
864 mm
Frets
22
Strings
4 (likely 40-105 gauge, but not explicitly stated)
Weight
Approximately 4.2 - 4.8 kg (9.3 - 10.6 lbs) – typical for an alder body bass
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Frequently Asked Questions
Thermo treatment removes moisture, resulting in a lighter, more resonant body with improved sustain and a slightly more open tone.
While the aesthetic is a key factor, aged nickel hardware tends to have a slightly warmer, more vintage tone compared to bright chrome.
Bolt-on necks generally provide a snappier, more direct feel and a brighter, more articulate tone than set-neck constructions.
