Four-string electric bass with fretless fingerboard, Delano pickups and active 2-band tone control, including gig bag
The Sandberg California VT4 Fretless RW Blueburst Satin convinces as a classically conceived electric bass with a versatile sound spectrum, which is characterized by the singing sound development of the fretless fingerboard and a classical Vintage note. The Braunschweig bass builders, for example, rely on the proven wood combination with ash for the body and maple for the neck, while the Delano split coil and single coil pickups together with the active 2-band tone control on the amplifier create steam. Of course, the Sandberg California VT4 Fretless RW Blueburst Satin is equipped with in-house hardware in the form of Sandberg Bridge 4 and precise Sandberg Machine Heads.
The Sandberg California VT4 Fretless Blueburst Satin convinces with versatile sounds and a classic look.
The maple neck of the Sandberg California VT4 is screwed six times to the ash body.
4-string bass with proven construction and high playing comfort
The design of the Sandberg California VT4 MN Blueburst Satin follows the proven specifications for an electric bass. For example, the Braunschweig bass builders make the body out of ash, while the neck is made of maple and is screwed six times. In combination with the fretless rosewood fingerboard, in which fretlines mark the positions, the electric bass accordingly delivers a striking tone with singing sound development. A comfortably shaped "C" profile and the flat fingerboard radius also ensure a high level of playing comfort.
Delano pickups with fat steel poles give the Sandberg California VT4 a versatile sound with a natural Vintage character.
Split coil and single coil for versatile sounds
The electric sound conversion of the Sandberg California VT4 Fretless RW Blueburst Satin is realized by a Delano T-Style Single Coil on the bridge and a Delano V-Style Split Coil in the middle position. With them, the 4-string fretless delivers a broad spectrum of first-class fretless sounds at the bass amplifier, ranging from the wiry transparent penetration tone of the single coil to the growling low-middle thrust of the split coil, and skilfully captures the typical, indulgent sound development. The fat steel poles of the pickups give the sound a smooth response and a soft, natural compression that carries every groove when playing bass. To further adjust the sound character, an active 2-band tone control is also on board, whose excellent tuning always promises musical sound experiences even with extreme settings.
Sandberg Machine heads on the headstock of the Sandberg California VT4 provide high tuning stability.
Sandberg hardware
High-quality Sandberg hardware rounds off the Sandberg California VT4 Fretless RW Blueburst Satin equipment. The Sandberg Bridge 4 with its massive construction is used as the bridge, and its mass has a positive effect on the sustain and sound development of the four-string. In addition to the perfect adjustment of intonation and string position, their three-dimensionally adjustable string riders also allow the string spacing to be adjusted. At the headstock, the strings are first guided over the zero fret and saddle, before they find support at the lightweight Sandberg machine heads. They convince with their precise barrel, which promises a precise and particularly stable tuning.
The Sandberg California VT4 Fretless RW Blueburst Satin at a glance:
4-String Fretless E-Bass, manufactured in Braunschweig, Germany
ash body
screwed maple neck with "C"-profile
fretless rosewood fingerboard with fretlines
Delano V-Style Split Coil and Delano T-Style Single Coil Pickups
Active 2-band tone control with push/pull volume control (active/passive)
Sandberg Bridge 4 and Sandberg Machine Heads
Sandberg Gigbag included
Features:
Manufacturer:
Sandberg
Design:
California V
Body:
Ash
Neck:
Maple
Neck Profile:
'C'
Thickness at 1st Fret:
20
Neck Lacquer:
Satin
Neck Construction:
6-point, bolt-on
Fretboard:
Rosewood
Fretboard Radius in Inches:
14
Fretboard Type:
Fretless
Inlays:
Fretlines
Nut type:
Plastic + Zero Fret
Nut width in mm:
39.5
Width at Last Fret:
63
Scale:
Longscale
Scale (inch):
34
Manufacturer pickups:
Delano
Pickup neck:
No
Pickup middle:
PMVC
Pickup bridge:
JMVC
Active pickups:
No
Piezo Pickup:
No
Electronic:
active, 2-band equalizer
Control:
Vol, Bal, Bass, Treble
Tuners:
Sandberg Machine Head
Bridge:
Sandberg Bridge 4
Number of Strings:
4
String spacing (mm):
19
Strap Button:
Standard
Hardware:
Chrome
Colour:
Blueburst Satin
Finish:
Satin
Country of Origin:
Germany
String Gauge:
.040 - .100
Factory Tuning:
Standard E
Case included:
No
Gigbag included:
Yes
Certificate:
No
Sandberg California VT4 Fretless RW Blueburst Satin