FS - Sandberg California TT Jazz 5 string Superlight (SL) - £1150 £1150 Plymouth Devon

[Raslee]

Now £1100

The recent purchase of another 4-string superlight means this beauty is up for sale. I'd rather not sell, as it is hands-down the best 5-string I have ever owned and of course superlights are hard to come by, perhaps more so in 5 strings. The low B is lovely!

 

The Sandberg sounds great, feels great, looks great, and the weight of 6.8lb is... great! Gig comfortably for hours. The truth is, the reggae band I use a 5-string with seems to resurface every 5 years on average. I used this bass once only at our last gig in 2025; since then, it's been hung on the wall and not played. I use 4 stringers in my other bands, and recently purchased another 4-string superlight, so I need to balance the bank books. 

 

The bass is in excellent condition, with a few minor marks being a soft wood, but nothing of concern. The neck is sublime, so comfortable. Glockenklang preamp with pull passive and passive tone , fairly sure they're the black label Sandberg pickups.

It'll come with a tatty gig bag but can be upgraded for an extra £ - it will be well packed if needing to be couriered. 

£1150  - may take new type Markbass M58R 8ohm 2x10" or 1x12" in p/t ex. 

 

Collection from Plymouth, Devon, or happy to discuss couriers at the buyer's cost. 

 

Edited 21 minutes ago by Raslee

[Jakester]

Ooh, lovely - I *think* I have something else lined up, but if not, I'll be all over this!

[M@23]

Did you buy this one new? If not, wonder if it’s my old one. I sold it maybe 4 years ago. 
Either way, they’re fantastic basses. Really sat well with a band and had such a lively tone, one of my favourite for slap. Also, has to be worn to be believed! Extremely comfortable basses!

[Raslee]

On 25/01/2026 at 17:53, Jakester said:

Ooh, lovely - I *think* I have something else lined up, but if not, I'll be all over this!

It is stunning in every way!

On 26/01/2026 at 09:27, M@23 said:

Did you buy this one new? If not, wonder if it’s my old one. I sold it maybe 4 years ago. 
Either way, they’re fantastic basses. Really sat well with a band and had such a lively tone, one of my favourite for slap. Also, has to be worn to be believed! Extremely comfortable basses!

Possibly, I did buy it used in excellent condition. It really is a beauty and the best 5 string I've ever owned, having owned many. 

[Raslee]

Well this beauty is still here despite a few offers. As much as I'm quite happy for it to remain with me, it just isn't getting played as I play 4 stringers mainly and this bass needs to become somebodies number one which I'm sure it will be…such a great quality ultra lightweight bass and I'll sweeten the deal at £1100 now…but in no rush to sell if I can find a reason to use it.