Sandberg California Supreme 35th HB 4

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Sandberg California Supreme 35th HB 4

Sandberg

California Supreme 35th HB 4

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 512359
Brand: Sandberg
Model: California Supreme 35th HB 4
Price: $4,233.90

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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.

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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.

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