SANDBERG California TM4 Lefthand PF Creme Highgloss
Four-string electric bass for left-handers with Delano pickups and active 2-band electronics, including gig bag
With the Sandberg California TM4 Lefthand PF Creme Highgloss, the iconic bass manufacturer from Braunschweig presents an electric bass for left-handers that is built from tried and tested woods. With pickups from Delano and active 2-band tone control, it delivers a versatile sound spectrum with a noticeable vintage note.
The Sandberg California TM4 Lefthand PF Creme Highgloss delivers versatile sounds with a distinct vintage character.
Six screws guarantee a secure connection between neck and body of the Sandberg California TM4 Lefthand.
Construction with proven woods
With the construction of the California TM4 Lefthand PF Creme Highgloss the bass builders from Braunschweig follow classic guidelines and make the body out of alder, while the neck is made of maple and has a Pau Ferro fingerboard. Together with the six-way bolt-on, this combination delivers a powerful old school basic sound with a crunchy attack and evenly fading sustain. Furthermore, the "C" profile of the slim neck ensures a high level of playing comfort, allowing to play grooves tirelessly even after hours of electric bass playing.
The electrical sound conversion of the Sandberg California TM4 is done by Delano pickups and an active 2-band tone control.
Delano pickups for versatile sounds
The electric sound conversion on the Sandberg California TM4 Lefthand is done by Delano pickups, which give the instrument a wide sound spectrum with unmistakable vintage nuances. The Delano M-Style Humbucker at the bridge convinces with its assertive power sound, which makes every note tangible, while the Delano T-Style Single-Coil delivers a warm low end with a pleasant old school character. The sound spectrum is extended by the split switch, which can be used to elicit authentic single-coil sounds from the humbucker. The active 2-band tone control also allows the precise adjustment of the sound character.
Four Sandberg tuners with aged nickel finish provide precise tuning.
Hardware from Sandberg
The equipment of the Sandberg California TM4 Lefthand is completed by indestructible in-house hardware. The bridge is a Sandberg Bridge 4, which supports the even sound of the bass guitar thanks to its solid construction. In addition, the bridge provides due to three-dimensional adjustability for a perfect setting of intonation and string position. At the headstock the strings run over the zero fret to the Sandberg tuners, which guarantee a precise and long-lasting tuning of the electric bass.
The Sandberg California TM4 Lefthand PF Creme Highgloss Overview:
Four-string electric bass for left-handers, made in Germany
Alder body
Six-fold bolted maple neck
Pau Ferro fingerboard
"C" neck profile
One Delano T-Style single-coil in middle position
One Delano M-Style humbucker in bridge position
Split switch for humbucker
Active 2-band tone control with active/passive switch in push/pull volume control
Sandberg Bridge 4
Sandberg tuuners
Including Sandberg gig bag
Features:
Manufacturer:
Sandberg
Design:
California T
Body:
Alder
Neck:
Maple
Neck Profile:
'C'
Thickness at 1st Fret:
20
Neck Lacquer:
Matte
Neck Construction:
6-point, bolt-on
Fretboard:
Pau Ferro
Fretboard Radius in Inches:
14
Fretboard Type:
Fretted
Number of Frets:
22
Inlays:
None
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:
T-Style Single Coil
Pickup bridge:
M-Style Humbucker
Active pickups:
No
Piezo Pickup:
No
Electronic:
active, 2-band equalizer
Switch:
Split Switch
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:
Creme High Gloss
Finish:
High-Gloss
Country of Origin:
Germany
String Gauge:
.040 - .100
Factory Tuning:
Standard E
Case included:
No
Gigbag included:
Yes
Certificate:
No
Sandberg California TM4 Lefthand PF Creme Highgloss
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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(This review is from the same product in color Creme)
