Sandberg California Supreme 35th HB 4
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Sandberg
California Supreme 35th HB 4
Product Info
Article Number:
512359
Brand:
Sandberg
Model:
California Supreme 35th HB 4
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$4,233.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 35th Anniversary Sandberg is a serious instrument—the chambered body makes it surprisingly comfortable, and the Delano pickups deliver a fantastic blend of warmth and clarity. It’s ideal for players seeking a high-end, German-made bass with a refined tone and excellent build quality, especially those in funk, soul, and classic rock genres.
Product Description
- Sandberg California Supreme 35th HB 4
- Electric Bass
- 35th Anniversary model
- Chambered body: Alder
- Top: Quilted maple
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Ebony (Diospyros Crassiflora)
- Matching headstock
- Oval fretboard inlays
- Scale: 34"
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: 2 Delano X-Tender humbuckers
- Sandberg Supreme 3-Band EQ with 3-way switch for center frequencies
- Black hardware
- Colour: Honeyburst high gloss
- Includes gig bag
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Chambered alder body significantly reduces weight for comfortable playing.
- • Delano X-Tender pickups deliver a warm, articulate, and punchy tone.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides a slick, fast playing experience with excellent note definition.
- • Sandberg Supreme EQ offers precise tonal shaping with a versatile 3-way switch.
CONS
- • The honeyburst high gloss finish can be a fingerprint magnet and requires careful maintenance.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, may not appeal to players preferring set necks.
- • The premium-priced nature limits accessibility for budget-conscious musicians.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Chambered Alder with Quilted Maple Top
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony (Diospyros Crassiflora)
Pickups
Delano X-Tender Humbuckers
Scale Length
34in
Frets
22
Strings
4
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The X-Tender leans towards a more vintage, slightly warmer tone than some modern pickups, offering a great blend of punch and clarity without excessive high-end bite.
Absolutely, Sandberg's bolt-on design is meticulously engineered for stability and sustain; it’s a hallmark of their build quality.
The switch provides noticeable changes in the mid-range frequencies, allowing you to dial in everything from a scooped, modern sound to a more vintage, focused tone.
