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Description
Our California ST-S featured a swamp ash body and a twenty-two fret, Canadian hardrock maple neck (25.5” scale). The familiar four-bolt design is contoured for easier access to the upper frets.
Hardware is first class, so don’t be fooled by the vintage-looking tuners. Those are actually Gotoh Magnum locking tuners, and the Sandberg tremolo bridge has a familiar two-point blade design.
The pickups are Sandberg Single Coil 60 VP (Vintage Power), with Alnico5 magnets. Besides a familiar five-way blade selector (parallel wiring in positions 2 and 4), Volume knob, and two Tone controls, a secret weapon lies underneath the second Tone control—it’s actually a spring loaded, push/push pot that activates a special tone circuit in the bridge position for achieving more humbucker-like tone.
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Sandberg Guitars California STS & STH (Baritone) - Music & Demo by A. Barrero
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Owner Insights
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Build quality
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The Sandberg California STS features Sandberg's custom bridge/tremolo system and Kluson locking tuners, which enhance tuning stability and sustain.
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Features and functionality
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Equipped with Sandberg's own single coil 60s "Vintage Power" pickups using Alnico 5 magnets, this guitar delivers a classic strat-like sound.
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Comparisons
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Priced similarly to a Fender American, the Sandberg California STS offers a custom-built option for those seeking unique aesthetics and sound.
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User experience
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Owners appreciate the "Metallic Red" finish paired with a mint pickguard, highlighting the guitar's unique aesthetic appeal.
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Comes with a quality softbag, though some owners would prefer a hardcase for better protection.
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Described as feeling like a high-end guitar, with owners impressed by its playability and long-term retention potential.
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Mods and upgrades
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Owners have swapped the bridge pickup for a Seymour Duncan JB SH-4 to enhance tone, offering a more versatile sound profile.
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