Sandberg California II VS 4 MN RB
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Sandberg
California II VS 4 MN RB
Product Info
Article Number:
439930
Brand:
Sandberg
Model:
California II VS 4 MN RB
Category:
4-String P-Basses
Price:
$1,703.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The California II VS 4 MN RB is a seriously solid P-bass alternative. The split-coil pickup gives you that classic growl with a modern edge, and the ash body provides a fantastic foundation for a versatile tone. This bass is ideal for players seeking a vintage vibe with German engineering and quality.
Product Description
- Sandberg California II VS 4 MN RB
- Electric Bass
- Body: Ash
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Maple
- Black dot fretboard inlays
- Nut width: 39.5 mm (1.55")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Fretboard radius: 14"
- 22 Frets
- Pickup: 1 Sandberg Precision Split Coil
- Sandberg designed 2-Band EQ
- Master volume
- treble and bass controls
- Chrome-plated hardware
- Black pickguard
- Sandberg lightweight machine heads
- Colour: Redburst
- Gig bag included
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Ash body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with great sustain
- • Sandberg Precision Split Coil provides a thick, vintage-inspired growl
- • Maple neck and fretboard offer snappy response and clear articulation
- • Lightweight machine heads ensure smooth tuning stability and reduced headstock strain
CONS
- • Redburst finish can be prone to fingerprints and minor blemishes
- • 2-band EQ offers limited tonal sculpting compared to more complex systems
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, lacks the inherent warmth of a set-neck
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
1 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 offers a thicker, more aggressive tone with less hum than a traditional P-bass pickup, while retaining much of the vintage character.
The 14in radius provides a slightly rounder feel than a modern 'C' shape, offering a good balance between playability and vintage feel—most players will find it quite comfortable.
While a set-neck often provides slightly more sustain, the ash body and well-executed bolt-on joint on this Sandberg deliver impressive resonance and sustain for its construction type.
