Franz Bassguitars Merak 4 Poplar Burl Premium
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Franz Bassguitars
Merak 4 Poplar Burl Premium
Product Info
Article Number:
617504
Brand:
Franz Bassguitars
Model:
Merak 4 Poplar Burl Premium
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$3,958.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Merak is a serious instrument, built with incredible attention to detail. The Häussel pickup and Glockenklang electronics offer a refined, articulate tone perfect for discerning jazz and blues players who appreciate premium materials and German craftsmanship. It’s a bass that’ll inspire you to play deeper and with more nuance.
Product Description
- Franz Bassguitars Merak 4 Poplar Burl Premium
- Electric Bass
- Body: European alder
- Top: Premium poplar burl
- Neck-thru-body: Maple
- Fingerboard: European smoked eucalyptus
- 5 mm Mother of Pearl Dot fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- 22 frets
- Pickup: Häussel Jazzbucker pickup in ebony case
- 1 volume control
- 1 blend control
- Active / passive Glockenklang 2-band electronics with permanent tone diaphragm
- 2 switches for humbucker / single coil changeover
- ETS 3D bridge with strings through body
- Schaller Light machine heads
- Black hardware
- Colour: Black
- Includes certificate and case
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • European alder body provides excellent resonance and sustain
- • Poplar burl top adds stunning visual flair and unique tonal character
- • Häussel Jazzbucker delivers articulate, powerful tone with great clarity
- • Glockenklang electronics offer versatile tonal shaping with active/passive switching
CONS
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for most players
- • Limited tonal palette might not suit all genres; leans towards jazz and blues
- • Neck-thru construction can be more susceptible to neck twisting with humidity changes
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
European alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
European smoked eucalyptus
Pickups
Häussel Jazzbucker
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
22
Strings
Through-body
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Glockenklang system provides both active and passive modes, giving you a wide range of tonal options; the permanent tone diaphragm adds a unique resonance and warmth.
While visually striking, the poplar burl contributes a subtle complexity to the tone, adding a touch of airiness and a slightly more open character compared to a plain alder top.
Like all neck-thru instruments, it’s best to store the Merak in a stable environment with moderate humidity to prevent warping; a case humidifier is a good investment.
