Sandberg California Supreme 35th RDB 5

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Sandberg California Supreme 35th RDB 5

Sandberg

California Supreme 35th RDB 5

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Product Info

Article Number: 512386
Brand: Sandberg
Model: California Supreme 35th RDB 5
Price: $4,398.90

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This Sandberg California Supreme 35th RDB 5 is a serious instrument—it’s built to perform. The combination of the chambered body, Delano pickups, and Sandberg EQ makes it incredibly versatile, handling everything from slap to fingerstyle with authority. It's a premium-priced bass ideal for professional players seeking a high-quality German-made instrument with a distinctive look and feel.

Product Description

  • Sandberg California Supreme 35th RDB 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: Redburst high gloss
  • Includes gig bag
  • Made in Germany
PROS
  • • Chambered alder body offers surprising resonance and reduced weight
  • • Delano X-Tender pickups deliver a powerful, articulate low-end
  • • Ebony fretboard provides exceptional note definition and sustain
  • • Sandberg’s Supreme EQ offers precise tonal shaping and versatility
CONS
  • • The redburst finish, while striking, can be prone to fingerprints and scratches
  • • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, lacks the organic feel of a set-neck
  • • The 5-string configuration might feel unwieldy for players accustomed to 4-strings

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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 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 and defined low-end than many vintage-style pickups, with a modern clarity and punch that cuts through a mix well.
While a set-neck offers a slightly different resonance, Sandberg’s bolt-on design is incredibly well-executed and provides excellent stability and a fast, comfortable feel.
The switch allows you to tailor the mid-range response, providing a darker, more scooped sound or a brighter, more focused tone—offering significant tonal flexibility.

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