Sandberg Forty Eight 5 BK Victor Brandt
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Sandberg
Forty Eight 5 BK Victor Brandt
Product Info
Article Number:
573909
Brand:
Sandberg
Model:
Forty Eight 5 BK Victor Brandt
Category:
Signature Basses
Price:
$3,133.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Victor Brandt signature bass is a serious instrument, built for players who want a powerful, defined 5-string tone. The active/passive electronics offer flexibility, and the aged matte black finish gives it a unique, understated vibe. It’s ideal for modern rock, progressive metal, or anyone needing a bass that cuts through a dense mix.
Product Description
- Sandberg Forty Eight 5 BK Victor Brandt
- 5 String Electric Bass
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- completely black
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Scale: 864 mm (34") long scale
- 22 Frets
- Pickups: 1 Sandberg Blacklabel Splitcoil (neck) and 1 Sandberg Blacklabel T single coil (bridge)
- Sandberg 3-band Black Label electronics
- active/passive with passive tone control
- Black hardware
- Finish: Special hardcore Aged
- Colour: Matte Black
- Incl. Sandberg gig bag
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, articulate tone with good sustain.
- • Blacklabel pickups deliver a powerful, modern growl with surprising clarity.
- • Ebony fingerboard offers exceptional smoothness and note definition.
- • German craftsmanship ensures impeccable build quality and long-term reliability.
CONS
- • The aged finish, while aesthetically pleasing, may not appeal to all players.
- • Long scale (34 in) can be a stretch for players with shorter arms.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many bassists.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Sandberg Blacklabel Splitcoil (neck) & Blacklabel T single coil (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
22
Strings
5
Weight
Approximately 4.5 - 5 kg (9.9 - 11 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
In passive mode, the bass delivers a more vintage, rounder tone; active mode provides more aggressive output and the 3-band EQ shaping.
It’s primarily cosmetic, but the distressed finish can subtly alter the bass’s resonance; it’s more about aesthetics than a major tonal shift.
The Blacklabel pickups offer a modern, aggressive tone with a surprisingly articulate low-end, similar to Aguilar or Spector pickups but with a slightly more scooped midrange.
