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Sandberg California Supreme 35th RDB 4

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Sandberg California Supreme 35th RDB 4

Sandberg

California Supreme 35th RDB 4

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Product Info

Article Number: 512389
Brand: Sandberg
Model: California Supreme 35th RDB 4
Category: 4-String Basses
Price: $4,233.90

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The California Supreme 35th RDB 4 is a serious contender for the discerning bassist. Its chambered body keeps it manageable, while the Delano pickups deliver a modern, aggressive tone that's perfect for rock, funk, and heavier genres. This is a high-end instrument for players who demand quality and a distinctive voice.

Product Description

  • Sandberg California Supreme 35th RDB 4
  • Electric Bass
  • 35th Anniversary model
  • Chambered body: Alder
  • Top: Quilted maple
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fretboard: Ebony
  • Matching headstock
  • Oval fretboard inlays
  • Scale length: 34"
  • 22 Frets
  • Pickups: 2 Delano X-Tender humbuckers
  • Sandberg Supreme 3-Band EQ with 3-way switch for center frequencies
  • Black hardware
  • Colour: Redburst high gloss
  • Includes gig bag
  • Made in Germany
PROS
  • • Chambered Alder body offers surprising resonance and comfortable weight
  • • Delano X-Tender pickups deliver a powerful, articulate growl
  • • Ebony fretboard provides a smooth, fast playing experience
  • • Sandberg Supreme EQ offers precise tonal shaping and flexibility
CONS
  • • Redburst finish can be prone to fingerprints and blemishes
  • • Bolt-on neck, while stable, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many players

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Key Features

Body Material Chambered Alder with Quilted Maple Top
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Ebony
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 Delano X-Tender leans towards a more aggressive, slightly scooped mid-range compared to the often more balanced Musicman sound, offering a different flavor for modern tones.
The bolt-on construction provides excellent stability and ease of adjustment, and while it doesn't offer the same inherent sustain as a neck-through design, it's exceptionally well-executed and doesn't feel compromised.
This bass thrives with a clean, slightly overdriven amp setting, allowing the Delano pickups' character to shine; experiment with a touch of compression and a mid-scooped EQ for a modern, powerful tone.

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