Sandberg Limited Edition California V-TM Ida Nielsen Signature 5-String - Strawberry Milkshake

The Sandberg Limited Edition California V-TM Ida Nielsen Signature 5 String in Strawberry Milkshake is a bass that radiates joy, groove, and unmistakable presence. Created in collaboration with the legendary funk bassist Ida Nielsen, this instrument mirrors her energy and artistry. Known for her years laying down fierce, intricate lines beside Prince, Ida’s playing has always been a dance between precision and passion. Her signature model captures that spirit in a form both elegant and fearless, built to sing with authority and move with grace.

The body, shaped from alder, carries a soft aged Strawberry Milkshake finish that looks as smooth and playful as it sounds. It’s a color that feels both vintage and modern, warm and electric, a reflection of Ida’s ability to bridge eras of funk and soul with a contemporary spark. The gold hardware adds a touch of refinement, gleaming against the gentle hue like sunlight on a summer stage. Every detail feels intentional, crafted for the player who wants to stand out not just in tone, but in presence.

The neck, six-bolted for strength and stability, is carved from Canadian hard rock maple and crowned with a birdseye maple fretboard that gleams with white block inlays. The matched headstock completes the look, tying the design together in a harmony of form and finish. The C-shaped profile sits comfortably in the hand, offering a natural glide across 22 frets, while the 14-inch fingerboard radius encourages both dexterity and expression. The 34-inch scale gives the low B a firm and articulate foundation, making every note bloom with clarity.

At the heart of its voice lies the Sandberg Black Label pickup system, paired with a Sandberg 2-band preamp that offers both active and passive operation, along with a passive tone control for shaping subtler textures. From deep, earthy grooves to crisp, vocal mids, the tonal palette is wide and inviting. The Hipshot D-Tuner adds another layer of versatility, allowing instant access to thunderous low notes without ever breaking stride.

With bridge spacing adjustable between 18.5 and 20 millimeters and medium-sized 2.5 mm frets, the California V-TM invites comfort, control, and creativity. Weighing in at just 8 pounds 10 ounces, it balances perfectly for long performances, resting easily on the shoulder as if made for motion.

The Sandberg Ida Nielsen Signature is more than an instrument. It is a vessel of rhythm and light, a celebration of the groove that runs through every stage Ida has ever graced. It carries the color of joy, the precision of craftsmanship, and the soul of a musician who knows that the deepest art begins in the heart and ends in the hips.

Other specifications include:

• Neck 6 bolted / Canadian hard rock maple 
• Fretboard 22 frets, birdseye maple, white block inlays, matched head stock
• Scale 34” 5-string 
• Finish soft aged Strawberry Milkshake
• Body alder 
• Hardware Sandberg, gold hardware 
• Pickup Sandberg Black Label
• Preamp Sandberg 2-band, active/passive, passive tone control
• Hipshot D-Tuner
• Fingerboard radius 14 inch 
• Bridge string spacing 18.5  to 20 mm 
• Size frets 2.5 mm 
• Neck profile C-shape 
• 8 lbs 10 oz
• 46287

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