Sandberg Patchwork California II TM5
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Sandberg
Patchwork California II TM5
Product Info
Article Number:
612834
Brand:
Sandberg
Model:
Patchwork California II TM5
Category:
Premium Basses
Price:
$5,168.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Patchwork California II TM5 is a serious instrument for the discerning bassist. It’s a beautifully crafted bass with a unique visual appeal, offering a blend of vintage warmth and modern versatility thanks to the Delano pickup and Sandberg EQ. This is perfect for players seeking a high-end, German-made bass with a distinctive voice and exceptional build quality.
Product Description
- Sandberg Patchwork California II TM5
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Mahogany / ash / alder
- Top: Birdseye maple / bocote / buckeye burl / koa
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple / ebony / rosewood / birds eye maple
- Black block fingerboard inlays with abalone dots
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- 22 frets
- Pickups: One Powerbucker (bridge) and one Delano J-style single coil (neck)
- Active / passive electronics
- One volume control
- One blend control
- Sandberg 2-band EQ with passive tone control
- One mini toggle switch
- Hardware: Gold
- black
- chrome & nickel
- Colour: Natural
- Includes gig bag
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Mahogany/ash/alder body offers a balanced, resonant tone.
- • Delano J-style pickup provides a smooth, vintage-inspired warmth.
- • Bolt-on maple neck delivers snappy response and comfortable playability.
- • Sandberg 2-band EQ offers precise tonal shaping and versatility.
CONS
- • The patchwork top, while beautiful, is purely aesthetic and adds to the premium price.
- • Weight, typical of mahogany construction, may be tiring for some players.
- • Blend control limits tonal flexibility compared to a more complex EQ system.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany/Ash/Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple/Ebony/Rosewood/Birds Eye Maple
Pickups
Powerbucker (bridge) / Delano J-style (neck)
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
22
Strings
5-String
Weight
Approximately 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Powerbucker is known for its tight, focused low-end and clear upper harmonics, avoiding the muddiness sometimes found in more aggressive pickups.
The varied fingerboard woods contribute to a subtle complexity in feel and tone, with the ebony offering a tighter response compared to the rosewood’s more open sound.
The mini toggle switch makes switching between active and passive modes straightforward, allowing for quick adjustments to your sound on stage.
