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Sandberg California VM-5 5-String Bass, Ebony Fretboard, San Remo Blue High Gloss

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Player's Perspective

We're stoked to bring you this beautiful Sandberg California VM-5 35" scale bass in a stunning San Remo Blue! Sandberg basses are already very well known over 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 a toothpick. The B and E-strings are incredibly tight and punchy, thanks to the 35" scale length.

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 on the P-style pickup. Next, you'll probably notice that the split-coil pickup is placed in the opposite orientation that you might traditionally find it 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!

Specifications

Body

  • Model: California VM-5
  • Color: San Remo Blue High Gloss
  • Body: Alder
  • Pickguard: 3-Ply Black

Neck

  • Construction: Bolt-On
  • Fretboard: Ebony
  • Radius: 14"
  • Frets: 22 + Zero Fret
  • Fretboard Inlays: None (white side 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: 35"

Electronics

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

Hardware

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

Miscellaneous

  • Case: Sandberg Gig Bag
  • Made In Germany
  • Instrument Weight: 8.5 lbs
  • Serial #: 45981

Overall Condition

Music Store Live is proud to be an authorized dealer for Sandberg. This VM-5 is 100% brand new and is being sold with a full manufacturer's warranty. Photos are of the exact bass you'll receive.

Our in-house guitar tech will inspect, test, set up, and clean all of our instruments on site prior to shipping. All of our instruments are guaranteed to be fully functional upon arrival.

Along with our amazing inventory, we can custom order any Sandberg bass or guitar you'd like. Call or message us for details.