Sandberg California Supreme 35th HB 5
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Sandberg
California Supreme 35th HB 5
Product Info
Article Number:
512367
Brand:
Sandberg
Model:
California Supreme 35th HB 5
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$4,177.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sandberg 35th Anniversary model is a serious contender for players wanting a refined, German-built bass. The Delano pickups provide a growling, modern tone that's fantastic for rock, funk, and progressive genres, while the chambered body keeps it surprisingly comfortable. It's a premium-priced instrument aimed at experienced players who demand quality and a distinct voice.
Product Description
- Sandberg California Supreme 35th HB 5
- 5-String Electric Bass
- 35th Anniversary Model
- Chambered body: Alder
- Top: Quilted maple
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Oval fretboard 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: Honeyburst high gloss
- Includes gig bag
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Chambered alder body offers surprising resonance and manageable weight.
- • Delano X-Tender pickups deliver a powerful, articulate low-end growl.
- • Ebony fretboard provides a slick, fast playing experience and note clarity.
- • Sandberg Supreme EQ offers precise tonal shaping with flexible mid options.
CONS
- • High-end price point makes it a significant investment.
- • Quilted maple top, while beautiful, can slightly dampen the overall resonance.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design.
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
Weight
Approximately 9.5 - 10.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The X-Tender offers a more aggressive, scooped low-midrange than many vintage-style pickups, providing a modern punch and clarity.
Yes, the chambering does slightly reduce sustain compared to a solid body, but the tonal benefits of increased resonance and reduced weight outweigh this for most players.
The mid switch provides noticeable but manageable tonal adjustments, allowing for a wider range of sounds without overly drastic shifts.
