Sandberg Forty Eight 4 BK CR-Stripes
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Sandberg
Forty Eight 4 BK CR-Stripes
Product Info
Article Number:
559258
Brand:
Sandberg
Model:
Forty Eight 4 BK CR-Stripes
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$2,473.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Forty Eight 4 BK CR-Stripes is a seriously well-made instrument. The combination of alder and ebony gives it a focused, articulate tone, while the active/passive electronics offer versatility. This bass is ideal for players seeking a refined, modern sound with a touch of vintage warmth – perfect for session work or a discerning gigging musician.
Product Description
- Sandberg Forty Eight 4 BK CR-Stripes
- Electric Bass
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Scale: 864 mm (34") long scale
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: Sandberg Power humbucker (bridge) and Sandberg split coil (neck)
- Sandberg 2-band EQ
- Active/passive
- Black hardware
- Colour: Black with cream stripes
- Incl. Sandberg gig bag
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, articulate tone with good sustain.
- • Ebony fingerboard offers a slick, fast playing experience and bright attack.
- • Sandberg Power humbucker delivers thick, punchy lows with defined articulation.
- • German craftsmanship ensures exceptional build quality and meticulous attention to detail.
CONS
- • Ebony fingerboard can feel quite dense and unforgiving for some players.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, lacks the resonance of a set-neck.
- • The cream stripes might not appeal to players preferring a more understated aesthetic.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Sandberg Power humbucker (bridge) / Sandberg split coil (neck)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
22
Strings
4
Weight
4.3 kg (9.5 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Passive mode provides a more vintage, rounder tone, while active mode boosts the signal and adds clarity with the EQ.
The neck has a comfortable 'C' shape, but the ebony fingerboard is thinner than rosewood, which might feel a bit tight for some larger hands.
It's designed to emulate a P-bass pickup, offering a smoother, more mellow tone than a standard humbucker, but still retaining some of the power.
