Sandberg California Supreme 35th BLB 5
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Sandberg
California Supreme 35th BLB 5
Product Info
Article Number:
512382
Brand:
Sandberg
Model:
California Supreme 35th BLB 5
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$3,848.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The California Supreme 35th BLB 5 is a seriously impressive instrument. It’s got that German build quality – rock solid and incredibly well-finished – paired with the fantastic Delano pickups for a growly, punchy tone. This is a great choice for players looking for a high-end, versatile 5-string with a touch of vintage character.
Product Description
- Sandberg California Supreme 35th BLB 5
- 5-String Electric Bass
- 35th Anniversary Model
- Chambered body: Alder
- Top: Quilted maple
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Oval fingerboard inlays
- Matching headstock
- Scale length: 34
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: 2 Delano X-Tender humbuckers
- Sandberg Supreme 3-band EQ with 3-way switch for mid frequencies
- Black hardware
- Colour: Blueburst high gloss
- Includes gig bag
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Chambered alder body delivers surprising resonance and comfortable stage weight.
- • Delano X-Tender pickups provide a thick, articulate tone with excellent note separation.
- • Ebony fretboard offers a smooth, fast playing experience with a crisp attack.
- • Sandberg’s Supreme EQ is exceptionally versatile, shaping tone with precision.
CONS
- • Quilted maple top, while beautiful, can slightly dampen the lower frequencies.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design.
- • Premium-priced, placing it outside the reach of many aspiring bassists.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Chambered Alder with Quilted Maple Top
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Delano X-Tender Humbuckers
Scale Length
34 in
Frets
22
Strings
5-String (likely .045-.130 gauge)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 - 11 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's known for its musicality and wide range of tonal shaping, offering a very natural response and avoiding harshness often found in other active EQs.
Like any high-gloss finish, it will show fingerprints and minor scratches, but the quality of the finish should provide decent protection. A good quality polish and care will help maintain its appearance.
The chambering reduces weight and adds airiness to the tone while maintaining a surprising amount of low-end presence; it doesn’t sacrifice sustain like a completely hollow body would.
