Custom Sandberg California VM-5 5-String Bass, Maple Fretboard, Padded Case - Cream, Hardcore Reserve Aging

Sandberg Guitars was founded back in 1986 by Holger Stonjek and Gerd Gorzelke. Since then, they have been producing hand-made instruments at the highest quality. This bass features Sandberg's newest version of the California body shape and their Hardcore Aged Reserve relic process. The alder body’s previously even rear bouts now have a decidedly offset vibe. The lower horn has less mass and the cutaway is deeper. The neck pocket goes a bit deeper into the body as well to help with the transference of vibrations. Overall these will weigh a bit less than older California body shapes and will have excellent balance when worn with a strap standing up. Similar to their Hardcore Aged look, designed to give the instrument a look of having spent 20 years on the road, this process includes slightly aged fretboard and an aging at the neck sides along with authentic relic job on the body, pickguard, and headstock. All Reserve built basses have worn pickup covers and hardware while also receiving the Thermo Treatment.