Sandberg California Supreme 35th RDB 4
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Sandberg
California Supreme 35th RDB 4
Product Info
Article Number:
512389
Brand:
Sandberg
Model:
California Supreme 35th RDB 4
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$4,233.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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
Product Video
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.
