Sandberg California VM2 5 GB LH
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Sandberg
California VM2 5 GB LH
Product Info
Article Number:
559297
Brand:
Sandberg
Model:
California VM2 5 GB LH
Category:
5-String Lefthanded Basses
Price:
$2,385.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sandberg VM2 is a seriously well-built lefty 5-string. The greenburst finish looks gorgeous, and the active/passive electronics give you a lot of tonal options – from aggressive rock tones to smooth, warm basslines. It’s ideal for the experienced bassist looking for German craftsmanship and a powerful, versatile voice.
Product Description
- Sandberg California VM2 5 GB LH
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Lefthand / left-handed model
- Body: Ash
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Fingerboard inlays: Black Blocks
- 22 Frets
- Nut width: 45 mm (1.77")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Fingerboard radius: 356 mm (14")
- Black pickguard
- Pickups: 2 Sandberg Power humbuckers
- Electronics: 2-band EQ active/passive
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Greenburst
- matte
- Incl. gig bag
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Ash body provides a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Sandberg Power humbuckers deliver a thick, articulate low-end and clear highs.
- • Maple neck and fingerboard offer a snappy feel and fast playability.
- • Active/passive electronics provide tonal flexibility for various musical styles.
CONS
- • The 14-inch radius fingerboard might feel less familiar to players accustomed to flatter boards.
- • Ash body can be somewhat susceptible to finish checking with age and environmental changes.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many bassists.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Sandberg Power humbuckers
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
22
Strings
5-string
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) - typical for a 5-string bass with these specs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Power pickup is generally considered to have a slightly thicker, more defined low-end than a Sterling, offering a more pronounced growl without sacrificing clarity.
Bolt-on construction on a Sandberg is expertly executed; it offers a bright, responsive attack and is very stable, though it might lack the slight warmth of a set-neck.
The active EQ significantly boosts the low and high frequencies, providing a more aggressive and defined sound, while the passive mode offers a more vintage-style tone with reduced output.
