NBD: Sandberg California II VM5

[Equitone]

First post here, long time reader and starting with very good news

After dreaming about a Sandberg with a natural finish for a long time, I found one and couldn't resist any longer. It finally arrived today and I couldn't be happier. Alder body, maple neck. Feels, plays and sounds absolutely amazing right out of the box, the craftsmanship is flawless.
And it weighs just under 8.2 pounds without any noticeable neck dive

Only thing I did was putting some Sunbeams on and after a short trip to the grocery store later I'll probably be playing all day and most of the night

 

[Moving Pictures]

Looks really nice. Congratulations on the new bass!

 

[Naigewron]

Congrats. Just bit the bullet and bought myself a spanking new VM5 as well. Sandberg make amazing basses

 

[ItsmeSantiago]

I've been saving for an undetermined bass and Sandberg is on my short list. Congrats!

 

[Sufenta]

Classic! Congrats!

 

[SC Bassboy]

The pickup configuration is Hella sexy. Love me a 5'er with P pups. Congrats!

 

[kobass]

Sweet bass! Congrats and enjoy!

 

[dune]

That's a fine lookin' axe.

 

[dinghy]

I have the Temu version of your bass

 

[P. Aaron]

Very nice. Congrats.

 

[SpiderBass1965]

Nice bass! I have 2 California 4 strings. Great tone and I do like the zero fret design.

 

[Substrate]

That is a FINE looking instrument! Congratulations!

 

[VoodooJazz]

That is an absolutely beautiful bass! Enjoy!

 

[Smallmouth_Bass]

Congratulations a wonderful bass! May you enjoy it for years to come.

I have a VM5 and VT5 (passive) and they are so comfortable and ergonomic for me. They have reduced bass GAS to a minimum since I got them. (Well, I did have GAS for another one after I got my first...)

 

[OG_Bassman]

Love the pillow!

MyPillow?

 

[CletusMarley]

Really cool bass! Congrats!!

 

[John K]

Awesome! Post some soujnd files. I have another year plus of a wait for mine!

 

[Z-Bass]

Classy and beautiful! Congrats! The all black hardware against the natural finish and maple neck looks great. That pickup combination is really cool. I remember when I first tried out a bunch of Sandbergs, I wasn't sure about the reverse P and humbucker combination but it sounded great and had a lot of heft. Enjoy and please let us know how it works out for you once you've had more time with it.

 

[CoughSyrup]

Bad. Ass.

 

[Ethix4]

I love these with the big pole sandberg power pickups.