Four-string electric bass with ash body, Delano pickups and active 2-band tone control, including gig bag
The Sandberg California TM4 Ash RW Black Satin is a straightforward rocker from the team in Brunswick with a chic black satin finish. This 4-string bass comes equipped with active Delano pickups and 2-band tone control.
Ash Body & Maple Neck The foundation of the Sandberg California TM4 Ash RW Black Satin is a high quality ash body with silky matt finish and visible wood grain. The maple neck is secured to the body with six bolts for a secure connection and tonal transference. The slim and comfortable 'C' profile neck provides hours of comfort so at least you won’t be in too much pain when you can’t put it down.
Delano Pick-Ups & 2-Band EQ
The pickups of the Sandberg California TM4 Ash RW are Delano designed. The T-Style Single Coil on the neck is transparent and true to the tonal characteristics of the wood and the M-Style humbucker in the bridge delivers powerful, gut-punching tone. If it all gets too much though just remember the active 2-band tone control is on hand to tame and tweak.
Hardware from Sandberg
All this effort would be a bit hollow without the appropriate hardware right? With that in mind Sandberg include durable hardware of their own design - the Sandberg Bridge 4 is built like a tank and allows 3-dimensional adjustability for easy adjustment of intonation. Additionally the sturdy Sandberg tuners provide precise and long-lasting tuning.
The Sandberg California TM4 Ash RW Black Satin:
4-String Electric Bass
Body: Ash
Neck: 6-Fold Screwed Maple "C" Profile
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Delano T-Style Single Coil & Delano M-Style Humbucker
Active 2-Band Tone Control with Active/Passive Switching (Push/Pull Volume Control)
I needed a backup bass for my trusty Fender Jazz. After reading researching the instruments on-line and never having played one I took a chance and bought the Sandberg California TM4. I've played 100's of basses over the years and have never found an instrument that I would regard as superior to the Fender Jazz range - until now. The Sandberg ticks all the boxes: fast neck, warm sound, great electronics, perfect weight distribution (same weight as the Fender but feels lighter). I really cannot fault it except to say the stock strings do the instrument no justice. I am now the happy owner of two Sandberg Californian's and have sold my Fender Jazz as it just cannot compete with the Sandbergs.
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