Sandberg Bass Guitars
Step into the realm of uncompromising low-end, exquisite custom craftsmanship, and flawless German engineering with our curated collection of sandberg bass guitars. Built for professional session players, touring artists, and discerning collectors who demand the very best, these boutique bass guitars represent the absolute pinnacle of modern luthiery. Handcrafted in Braunschweig, Germany, and loaded with custom-wound pickups and active preamps, a sandberg bass delivers unparalleled clarity, punch, and dynamic range. As a premier independent dealer for sandberg basses in the UK, MusicStreet is proud to offer these exceptional instruments.
An instrument of this caliber deserves nothing less than perfection. Every premium Sandberg bass we sell undergoes a rigorous, multi-point inspection and a professional workshop setup (worth £75) by our expert techs in our Huntingdon showroom before shipping, ensuring it plays flawlessly straight out of the box.
✓ Handcrafted in Braunschweig, Germany ✓ Free UK Delivery ✓ Professional Setup Included
Explore Sandberg Bass Guitars at MusicStreet
The MusicStreet Setup Advantage: Why Your Sandberg Bass Deserves It
Sandberg basses are celebrated worldwide for their out-of-the-box playability, largely due to their ultra-slim neck profiles and highly contoured bodies. However, because these instruments are crafted from real, highly responsive solid tonewoods, they naturally breathe and shift during transit. Changes in temperature, humidity, and string tension during their journey to our showroom can cause subtle shifts in neck relief, saddle heights, and pickup balance.
At MusicStreet, we treat every Sandberg with the utmost care. We perform a **complimentary £75 professional workshop setup** on every single Sandberg bass we sell. Our expert luthiers adjust the truss rod, file the nut slots, precision-balance the bridge saddles, set the pickup heights, and polish the frets to ensure your new instrument plays with a comfortable, buzz-free low action straight out of the box.
🔧 Free £75 Professional Setup
Every Sandberg bass is individually set up in our in-house workshop. We adjust the action, intonation, and neck relief to match your playing style, ensuring it plays perfectly straight out of the box.
🛡️ 12-Month Warranty
We stand behind every instrument we sell. All of our Sandberg bass guitars come with a full 12-month warranty, giving you complete peace of mind with your purchase.
🚚 Free UK Delivery & 7-Day Returns
Get free, fully insured UK shipping on all orders over £99. If the bass isn't the perfect fit for your hands, return it to us within 7 days for a hassle-free refund or exchange.
German Custom Shop Engineering: The Sandberg Difference
What makes boutique bass guitars from Sandberg so highly coveted by professional bassists is their relentless commitment to precision manufacturing and innovative design. Based in Braunschweig, Germany, Sandberg combines state-of-the-art CNC technology with traditional, hands-on luthiery. This hybrid approach ensures that every neck pocket is perfectly tight, every fret is flawlessly leveled (using their proprietary PLEK system), and every finish is applied with extreme care. Explore our core offerings:
California TM Series
The modern standard for fast-playing performance. The **Sandberg California TM** is the ultimate modern workhorse. Featuring a J-style neck pickup and a powerful, splittable humbucker in the bridge, the TM series allows you to switch between classic single-coil bite and thick, modern humbucking punch at the flick of a switch.
California VS Series
Vintage heart meets modern reliability. The **Sandberg California VS** is designed for players who love the classic, punchy mid-range of a traditional split-coil pickup. Paired with Sandberg's active 2-band EQ, the VS delivers a massive, vintage-inspired thud with modern clarity and output.
Custom Aging & Pre-Owned
German-engineered low-end. Sandberg offers some of the finest relic work in the industry. From "Soft Aged" to "Hardcore Aged," each instrument is individually relic'd by hand, ensuring that no two aged Sandberg basses are ever identical. We also stock a constantly rotating selection of certified pre-owned Sandberg basses. Explore our used range in our Pre-Owned Collection or view the parent Bass Guitars collection.
Guitar Trade-In & Part-Exchange Program
Ready to upgrade your current bass? We make it incredibly easy to trade in your pre-owned gear. Through our straightforward guitar part-exchange program, you can bring your old bass, guitar, amplifier, or effects pedals into our showroom (or send us details online) and put its value directly toward any new or used Sandberg bass in our store.
Visit Our Huntingdon Guitar Showroom
If you are searching for premium guitar shops in Cambridgeshire, come visit our showroom in Huntingdon. Located at 10 Chequers Court, our showroom features a dedicated electric guitar and bass room where you can sit back, play, and compare different neck profiles, scale lengths, and pickup configurations side-by-side. We are easily accessible from Cambridge, Peterborough, and Bedford, with convenient parking nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sandberg Basses
What is the main difference between the Sandberg California TM and VS series? +
The main difference lies in the pickup configuration. The **Sandberg California TM** features a J-style single-coil pickup in the neck and a splittable humbucker in the bridge, offering incredible modern versatility. The **Sandberg California VS** features a traditional split-coil pickup, delivering the classic, punchy, and warm mid-range growl favored for rock, soul, and blues.
What is a PLEK setup and does Sandberg use it? +
Yes! Sandberg utilizes a PLEK machine—a computer-controlled device that measures the fingerboard and frets under actual string tension with microscopic precision. The machine then planes the frets to eliminate any high spots, ensuring an incredibly low, buzz-free action and perfect playability straight out of the box.
What is included in your £75 professional setup? +
Our expert in-house technicians perform a complete multi-point inspection. This includes adjusting the neck relief (truss rod), setting the optimal string action (height) at both the nut and bridge saddles, setting the intonation, cleaning and conditioning the fretboard, polishing the frets, checking all electronics/pots, and installing a fresh set of premium strings.
Can I trade in my old gear toward a purchase? +
Absolutely. We offer a highly competitive part-exchange program. You can bring your gear directly to our Huntingdon showroom for an on-the-spot valuation, or contact us online with photos and details to receive a preliminary trade-in estimate.
The Anatomy of a Sandberg Bass
What separates a sandberg bass from standard production models? In the premium custom shop bracket, Sandberg transitions from standard manufacturing to meticulous, small-batch craftsmanship combined with German engineering precision.
- German Custom Shop Craftsmanship: Every Sandberg instrument is handcrafted in Braunschweig, Germany, utilizing premium, hand-selected tonewoods—such as European ash, alder, and exotic top woods.
- Custom-Voiced Electronics: Loaded with proprietary, hand-wired pickups and active preamps—such as the Sandberg Black Label or custom-voiced Delano pickups—designed to capture every nuance of your touch, offering unparalleled dynamic range, clarity, and harmonic complexity.
- Flawless Fretwork & Plek Processing: Every Sandberg neck is processed on a state-of-the-art Plek machine before hand-finishing, ensuring perfectly leveled frets, ultra-low action without buzz, and flawless playability.
- Custom Aging & Finishes: Sandberg is famous for their stunning, hand-applied aging treatments—ranging from Soft Aged to Hardcore Aged—which replicate the natural wear, feel, and resonance of a beloved decades-old vintage instrument.
Explore Sandberg's Iconic Bass Series
The Sandberg California Series
The undisputed flagship of the Sandberg lineup. The Sandberg California series represents a modern, high-performance evolution of classic American bass designs.
- California TM Series: Featuring a versatile J-style neck pickup and a powerful M-style humbucker at the bridge, paired with an active 2-band EQ. The Sandberg California TM is the ultimate session workhorse, capable of delivering everything from warm, vintage jazz tones to aggressive, modern humbucking punch.
- California VS Series: A modern take on the classic split-coil design. The Sandberg California VS features a solid alder or ash body, a comfortable bolt-on neck, and a powerful split-coil pickup, delivering the deep, warm, and authoritative low-end thump that has anchored modern music history.
4. The MusicStreet Difference: Workshop-Prepared Playability
At MusicStreet, we don't believe in "box shifting"—especially when it comes to premium, custom-grade instruments. A bass guitar is a living, breathing piece of wood, and its playability is highly sensitive to setup.
Every single premium Sandberg bass that leaves our Huntingdon showroom undergoes a rigorous, multi-point inspection and a professional workshop setup (worth £75) by our expert guitar techs. We adjust the action, neck relief, nut slots, saddle height, and intonation to ensure your new instrument plays effortlessly and sounds spectacular straight out of the box.
- No Drop-Shipping: Every guitar listed on our site is physically in stock at our Huntingdon store.
- 1-Year Warranty: We back every instrument we sell with a comprehensive 1-year warranty.
- Free UK Shipping: Enjoy free, fully insured UK shipping on all orders over £99, with competitive rates worldwide.
- Flexible Financing: Buy with confidence using Klarna or PayPal split payments.
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why should I invest in a Sandberg bass guitar?
Sandberg basses offer a significant leap in build quality, materials, and attention to detail. They feature premium, highly resonant tonewoods, superior custom-voiced pickups, and tour-ready hardware. These instruments are built to last a lifetime, hold their value exceptionally well, and offer a level of playability and tonal complexity that mass-produced models simply cannot replicate.
What is the benefit of Plek processing on Sandberg necks?
Plek processing is a state-of-the-art, computer-controlled fret leveling system that measures the neck under actual string tension. It levels and polishes the frets with microscopic precision, ensuring perfectly uniform fret heights, ultra-low action without buzz, and flawless playability across the entire fingerboard.
Does my Sandberg bass guitar come set up?
Yes. Every Sandberg bass purchased from MusicStreet receives a professional, custom setup in our in-house workshop before dispatch. If you have specific preferences for string gauge or tuning, simply let us know when placing your order, and our techs will configure it to your exact specifications.
Can I try these premium basses in person?
Absolutely. We welcome you to visit our independent showroom at 10 Chequers Court, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. You can get hands-on with our collection, test them through premium amplifiers, and get honest, expert advice from our team of working musicians.
