Sandberg California VM-5 5-String Bass, Ebony Fingerboard, Power Set, Matt Blackburst

SKU
SDG-CANV2-001223
$2,645.00
Out of stock

Player's Perspective

We're stoked to bring you this beautiful Sandberg California VM-5 bass in a stunning Blackburst! Sandberg basses are already very well known in Europe and are now gaining popularity here in the U.S. for being some of the finest hand-made boutique basses available. The playability is just simply off the charts. Whether you're a 4-string player or used to 5-strings, you'll feel right at home on this one. The flat 14" fretboard radius is a joy to maneuver on, and the neck is thin enough to maximize comfort without feeling like you're playing with a toothpick.

As well as being effortless to play, this Sandberg VM-5 comes loaded with some powerful and thoroughly killer electronics. The first thing you're likely to notice are the huge pole pieces. Next, you'll probably notice that the split-coil pickup is placed in the opposite orientation that you might traditionally find on a p-bass. This is a brilliant adaptation of a tried-and-true design, and shows Sandberg's commitment to honoring the past while looking towards the future. By placing the B, E, and A string pole pieces closer to the bridge you end up with a tighter, punchier, and more focused tone on the bass strings while having a slightly fuller and rounder sound out of the D and G treble strings. It's subtle but we definitely dig it. The resulting tone is one that will sit perfectly in a mix, no matter how many other instruments are playing along with you, and will never be muddy or indistinct. A great thing just got even better,  and we're pretty darn happy about it!

Details

Sandberg Guitars was founded back in 1986 by Holger Stonjek and Gerd Gorzelke. Since then, they have been producing hand-made instruments at the highest quality. This bass features Sandberg's newest version of the California body shape. The body’s previously even rear bouts now have a decidedly offset vibe. The lower horn has less mass and the cutaway is deeper. The neck pocket goes a bit deeper into the body as well to help with the transference of vibrations. Overall, these will weigh a bit less than older California body shapes and will have excellent balance when worn with a strap standing up.

Body

  • Model: California VM-5
  • Color: Matt Blackburst with Matching Headstock
  • Body: European Ash
  • Pickguard: 3-Ply White

Neck

  • Construction: Bolt-On
  • Fretboard: Ebony
  • Radius: 14"
  • Frets: 22 + Zero Fret
  • Fretboard Inlays: Varied Dots
  • Neck Wood: Canadian Hard Rock Maple
  • Neck Profile: Thin D-Shape
  • Nut: 1.77" (45mm) Graphite
  • Neck Depth @ 1st Fret: 0.83" (21mm)
  • Scale: 34"

Electronics

  • Pickups: Sandberg Power Pickup Set
  • Preamp: Sandberg 2-Band EQ
  • Controls: Volume, Blend, Bass, Treble

Hardware

  • Bridge: Sandberg Custom 18mm - 19.5mm Adjustable String Spacing
  • Tuners: Sandberg
  • Hardware Finish: Chrome

Miscellaneous

  • Case: Sandberg Gig Bag
  • Made In Germany
  • Instrument Weight: 9.9 lbs
More Information
Condition New
SKU SDG-CANV2-001223
UPC 4157358730
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