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| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
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Key Features
The Sandberg California TT 4-String is a signature bass designed with Martin Mendez of Opeth. Its matte black finish and solid European alder body offer a bold and modern look, while the Canadian hardrock maple neck and ebony fingerboard provide a smooth playing experience. The 6-bolt neck system ensures stability and durability for years of use.
Equipped with two Delano JMVC pickups positioned closer to the bridge, the California TT delivers a punchy, dynamic tone perfect for any playing style. Black Sandberg hardware improves sustain and adds a bolder tone, while the passive preamp gives you control over volume, balance, and treble cut. It?s a versatile, high-quality instrument designed to stand out in both studio and live settings.
Product Ref: 295990
The Sandberg California TT 4-String is a true signature instrument, designed in collaboration with Martin Mendez, the bassist from the legendary Swedish progressive metal band Opeth. With a matte black finish and sleek European alder body, this bass stands out both visually and sonically. It perfectly reflects Martin's style, blending his signature preferences with Sandberg's impeccable craftsmanship. It’s a bass that carries a refined, modern aesthetic while maintaining an undeniable presence on stage. The attention to detail in the design and finish ensures that it’s a bass that gives you as much in style and sophistication as it does in sound and playability. Its minimalist design with no inlays on the fretboard keeps the focus on performance and tone, and the matched headstock offers a seamless visual flow.
The Canadian hardrock maple neck is a standout feature, providing incredible strength and stability, essential for a bass that’s built to last. The 6-bolt neck system ensures a secure connection between the neck and the body, enhancing the overall resonance and sustain of the instrument. With 22 frets on the ebony fingerboard, the California TT offers smooth playability up and down the neck, ensuring effortless transitions across the fretboard. The choice of ebony as the fretboard wood adds to the overall fast, responsive feel of the bass, while also contributing to its rich, articulate tone. From playing fast, technical passages to steady, bold basslines - this bass lets you groove with ease and comfort, allowing for precise articulation and fluid movement.
One of the key highlights of the Sandberg California TT 4-String is its pickup configuration. It features two Delano JMVC pickups placed closer to the bridge, a setup that Martin Mendez himself favoured for its ability to provide a punchy, aggressive tone with plenty of bite. These pickups capture the full range of the instrument’s tonal possibilities, offering clarity and warmth, with a touch of grit when pushed. The closer placement to the bridge helps in producing a brighter, more focused sound, perfect for cutting through the mix in both live and studio settings. If you're playing with a pick or using your fingers, these pickups deliver a tone that is both articulate and powerful, making them ideal for metal, rock, and even more traditional genres where clarity and punch are key.
The California TT 4-String doesn’t just look the part—it sounds incredible too. The black Sandberg hardware contributes significantly to its tonal qualities, improving sustain and enhancing the overall sound. The black lightweight tuners offer precise tuning adjustments, ensuring you stay in tune throughout your performance. The black hardware not only adds a unique, stylish look to the bass but also has a practical effect on its tone. The increased sustain and fuller sound come from the use of high-quality hardware that works in harmony with the rest of the bass’s features. From hammering out hard-hitting riffs to playing intricate melodic lines, the combination of the custom hardware and Delano pickups ensures your sound stays tight, punchy, and defined.
