Sandberg California VS Lionel Matt Antique Pink (Custom Color)

The Sandberg Lionel combines a short scale with Antique Pink without relic

Not every bass with a retro look needs to be artificially aged. This Sandberg California VS Lionel Matt Antique Pink opts for a non-aged matte custom colour, with a matching headstock that unifies the design. The combination of the pink finish, the maple fretboard, and black dot inlays gives this four-string short-scale bass its own identity. Beneath that striking finish lies a straightforward instrument: one pickup, two controls, and a short scale. An attractive starting point for players who prefer to work on their sound with their hands rather than constantly changing settings.

The Black Label splitcoil forms the heart of the sound. With volume and tone, you determine how much signal and treble you send to your amplifier. Roll back the tone control for a rounder accompaniment, or let more treble through when the attack needs to speak more clearly. Your playing position also makes a difference: close to the neck you can find a softer accent, while playing towards the bridge provides more definition. The 30-inch scale keeps the distance between the frets more compact than on a standard 34-inch bass, which can be especially pleasant for larger stretches.

The alder body is combined with a Canadian Hard Rock Maple neck and a maple fretboard with a 14-inch radius. The scale length is 762 millimeters. A Sandberg bridge and chrome-coloured tuning machines complete the hardware, while the black dots keep the fretboard easy to navigate. The stated instrument weight is 3.42 kilograms and a gig bag is included. This Lionel thus brings together a compact playing foundation, simple tone control, and a distinctive custom colour, without placing an extensive electronics set between you and your bass part.

Discover how the short scale changes your playing feel on this Lionel in Matt Antique Pink.