The Sandberg California II VT5 is a German‑made 5‑string electric bass that blends traditional design with modern performance and exceptional playability. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, it features a premium tonewood body and a comfortable long‑scale neck that feels natural under the hand. The VT5’s versatile electronics allow you to switch between active and passive modes, offering a wide palette of tones from warm vintage‑inspired lows to bright, articulate highs. With its refined ergonomics, high‑quality hardware, and classic aesthetic, the California II VT5 is a reliable instrument for studio work, stage performance, and everything in between — all finished in a striking Soft Aged Black that adds understated elegance to its classic silhouette.

Every Sandberg bass has been Plek’d in the factory. What is a Plek, you ask? A Plek is a computer-controlled fret leveling tool, which in the hands of an experienced tech, can provide an unparalleled fret job. It levels frets with an accuracy of .001″, assists in the process of making nuts, and offers extremely advanced setup functions.

• Serial Number: 48201
• Origin: Germany
• Year: 2026
• Body Material: Alder
• Colour: Roquefort blue
• Finish: Hardcore aged
• Neck Finish: Satin
• Neck Material: Roasted maple
• Fingerboard: Roasted maple
• Inlays: Dots, side dots
• Pickups: Delano
• Electronics: Sandberg
• Controls: Volume, pickup pan, bass, treble
• Pickguard: Mint
• Hardware: Aged nickel
• Gig Bag/Case: Gigbag
• Accessories: Certificate
• Frets: 22
• String Spacing: 18mm
• Nut Width: 45mm
• Scale Length: 34”
• Weight: TBC