Sandberg California II Shortscale High Gloss Black

The Sandberg California II Shortscale combines a 30-inch scale with Greenline tone control

This Sandberg California II Shortscale High Gloss Black brings together a short scale length and an extensive playing range on the fretboard. The bass guitar features an alder body, a maple neck, and a 24-fret maple fretboard. The high-gloss black finish keeps the look classic, while the Blacklabel pickups and Greenline two-band EQ provide room to adjust your sound. For bassists who prefer a more compact distance between the frets, the 30-inch scale offers a clearly different starting point than a standard long-scale version.

The Blacklabel pickups form the foundation of your amplified sound. With the Greenline two-band EQ, you can adjust the bass and treble separately, for example, to add more fundamental weight to a sustained accompaniment or to make your attack speak more clearly. The short scale length reduces the distance your fretting hand has to cover, which can be particularly noticeable with larger stretches. The ultimate playing feel also depends on the strings and setup. You can use this California II to discover a different approach to familiar bass parts without having to leave tone control entirely to your amplifier.

The maple neck has a TT profile and a bolt-on connection to the body. The maple fretboard has a 12-inch radius, with black dot inlays as position markers. The 24 frets offer space to explore higher positions as well, while the 30-inch scale keeps the distances compact. Chrome-colored tuning machines and a chrome-colored bridge complete the hardware. The specified instrument weight is 3.35 kilograms, and a gig bag is included for transport to rehearsals, studio sessions, and performances. This right-handed model thus combines recognizable materials with a short-scale playing base and practical tone control.

Try out how the shorter scale length and the TT neck profile suit your hands on this California II in High Gloss Black.