Sandberg California VS Lionel NT
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Sandberg
California VS Lionel NT
Product Info
Article Number:
517929
Brand:
Sandberg
Model:
California VS Lionel NT
Category:
Short Scale Basses
Price:
$1,978.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The California VS Lionel NT is a seriously cool short scale bass. Its nimble feel and the distinct Sandberg pickup give it a character all its own – great for Motown, funk, or just a different vibe. It's a premium-priced instrument that delivers a lot of quality for the money.
Product Description
- Sandberg California VS Lionel NT
- Electric Bass
- Body: Ash
- Bolt-on neck: maple
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Whitepearl block fretboard inlays
- Scale length: 762 mm (30")
- 22 Frets
- Pickup: Sandberg split coil (bridge)
- Passive electronics
- 1 x Volume and 1 x tone control
- Tortoise pickguard
- Sandberg bridge
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Natural matt
- Includes gig bag
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Ash body delivers a focused, articulate tone with a pleasing warmth.
- • Ebony fretboard provides exceptional clarity and a smooth, fast playing experience.
- • Sandberg split coil pickup offers a unique blend of vintage and modern tones.
- • Bolt-on neck construction creates a snappy, responsive feel characteristic of short scales.
CONS
- • Passive electronics limit tonal shaping compared to active basses.
- • Short scale might feel cramped for players with larger hands.
- • Natural matte finish can be susceptible to fingerprints and smudging.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Sandberg Split Coil (bridge)
Scale Length
762 mm (30 in)
Frets
22
Strings
Balanced Nickel
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s brighter and more articulate than a standard P-bass, with a tighter low-end and more defined midrange – less muddy, more ‘modern vintage’.
Sandberg’s bolt-on necks are meticulously fitted, so rattling is rare; the design actually contributes to a quicker response and snappier attack.
It's a beautiful finish, but it does show fingerprints easily; regular wiping with a microfiber cloth will keep it looking its best.
