Sandberg

Sandberg

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Also known as: Sandberg Guitars, Sandberg Basses

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Founded in 1986 by Holger Stonjek and Gerd Gorzelke in a converted farm building on a street called Am Sandberg near Wolfsburg, Germany, Sandberg has grown from a small repair shop into one of Europe's most respected bass guitar manufacturers. Stonjek, who trained as a piano maker at the Wilhelm Schimmel Pianofortefabrik in Braunschweig, began by building neck-through basses with exotic tonewoo...

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Founded in 1986 by Holger Stonjek and Gerd Gorzelke in a converted farm building on a street called Am Sandberg near Wolfsburg, Germany, Sandberg has grown from a small repair shop into one of Europe's most respected bass guitar manufacturers. Stonjek, who trained as a piano maker at the Wilhelm Schimmel Pianofortefabrik in Braunschweig, began by building neck-through basses with exotic tonewoods before expanding the lineup to appeal to a broader range of players. The company operates out of a dedicated facility in Braunschweig with a team of approximately twenty-five luthiers.

Sandberg's core bass lineup includes the California T and California V series (inspired by classic Fender designs but with distinctly modern construction and electronics), the Forty Eight, the Electra, the Panther, and the Florence. The brand also produces electric guitars in California DC, California ST, Electra DC, and Florence configurations. Sandberg offers extensive customization through an online configurator, along with options like artificial aging, vibration treatment, and their eco-conscious Greenline builds.

The company's artist roster spans a wide range of genres. Signature models have been developed for Oliver Riedel of Rammstein, Ida Nielsen (known for her work with Prince's New Power Generation), Martin Mendez of Opeth, Yolanda Charles, Ken Taylor, Torsten Scholz, and Victor Brandt, among others. Jean-Michel Labadie of Gojira is also among the brand's endorsed players.

Sandberg has 45 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Electric Basses, Solid Body Electric Guitars, and Straps & Strap Locks. Their gear is featured by 49 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Metal, and Pop. Notable users include Oliver Riedel, Jean-Michel Labadie, and Fredrik Larsson. Most Sandberg products sit firmly in the high-end, boutique range.

Artists Who Use Sandberg

Oliver Riedel uses 4 Sandberg products

Oliver Riedel

Bassist, Composer · Rammstein

Jean-Michel Labadie uses 3 Sandberg products

Jean-Michel Labadie

Bassist · Gojira

Fredrik Larsson uses 3 Sandberg products

Fredrik Larsson

Bassist, Composer · HammerFall

Marc Stranger-Najjar uses 3 Sandberg products

Marc Stranger-Najjar

Bassist · The Band Royale

Matt Kean uses 2 Sandberg products

Matt Kean

Bassist · Bring Me The Horizon

Martin Mendez uses 2 Sandberg products

Martin Mendez

Bassist, Music Producer · Opeth

Alex Dean uses 2 Sandberg products

Alex Dean

Bassist · The Architects

Ida Kristine Nielsen uses 2 Sandberg products

Ida Kristine Nielsen

Bassist · The New Power Generation

Ted Lundström uses 2 Sandberg products

Ted Lundström

Bassist · Amon Amarth

Marti Fischer uses 2 Sandberg products

Marti Fischer

Singer, Guitarist

Prince uses 1 Sandberg product

Prince

Singer, Guitarist · Prince

Troy Sanders uses 1 Sandberg product

Troy Sanders

Singer, Bassist · Mastodon

Stuart Zender uses 1 Sandberg product

Stuart Zender

Bassist, Drummer · Jamiroquai

Janick Gers uses 1 Sandberg product

Janick Gers

Guitarist · Iron Maiden

FKJ uses 1 Sandberg product

FKJ

Guitarist, Bassist

Fred Sablan uses 1 Sandberg product

Fred Sablan

Bassist, Composer · Deftones

Tobin Esperance uses 1 Sandberg product

Tobin Esperance

Bassist · Papa Roach

Rob Scallon uses 1 Sandberg product

Rob Scallon

Singer, Guitarist · First Of October

Shane Wesley uses 1 Sandberg product

Shane Wesley

Bassist · Acid Bath

Nico Elgstrand uses 1 Sandberg product

Nico Elgstrand

Guitarist · Entombed

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