Sandberg California II VS 4 LPB HG

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Sandberg California II VS 4 LPB HG

Sandberg

California II VS 4 LPB HG

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 523300
Brand: Sandberg
Model: California II VS 4 LPB HG
Price: $2,363.90

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This Sandberg California II is a seriously well-made P-bass, German-engineered and ready to lay down some serious grooves. The bolt-on neck and active EQ give it a modern edge while retaining that classic P-bass warmth and punch. It’s perfect for players seeking a refined, focused tone – think Motown, funk, or even a touch of rock – with a premium feel and construction.

Product Description

  • Sandberg California II VS 4 LPB HG
  • Electric Bass
  • Body: Alder
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fretboard: Ebony
  • Matched headstock
  • Abalone dots fretboard inlays
  • Scale length: 864 mm (34")
  • Fretboard radius: 14"
  • Nut width: 39.5 mm (1.55")
  • 22 Frets
  • Pickup: 1 Sandberg Precision
  • 2-Band EQ active/passive
  • Controls for master volume
  • treble
  • bass
  • Black pickguard
  • Sandberg lightweight machine heads
  • Black hardware
  • Colour: Lake Placid Blue Highgloss
  • Includes bag
  • Made in Germany
PROS
  • • Alder body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
  • • Ebony fretboard provides a slick, fast playing experience and bright attack.
  • • Sandberg Precision pickup offers a focused, articulate low-end response.
  • • Bolt-on maple neck ensures a snappy attack and contributes to the bass's clarity.
CONS
  • • Ebony fretboard can be unforgiving and may require more frequent maintenance.
  • • Limited tonal versatility compared to basses with more pickup configurations.
  • • The 14” radius might feel less familiar to players used to flatter profiles.

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Pickups 1 Sandberg Precision
Scale Length 864 mm (34")
Frets 22
Strings 4
Weight 4.2 kg (approx. 9.3 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The active EQ provides a noticeable boost and shaping capabilities, while the passive mode delivers a more traditional, vintage P-bass tone – offering a good balance of modern and classic sounds.
Absolutely; bolt-on necks generally provide a snappier, more immediate attack compared to set-neck constructions, contributing to the California II's responsiveness and clarity.
The combination of the alder body, ebony fretboard, and Sandberg Precision pickup creates a distinct tonal character – a focused, articulate P-bass sound that’s often missing in similar instruments.

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