Franz Bassguitars Merak 5 Spalted Alder LTD 2024
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Merak 5 Spalted Alder LTD 2024
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The Merak 5 is a seriously refined instrument. The combination of the alder body, unique fingerboard, and Häussel pickups results in a warm, punchy tone with plenty of growl, especially when dialed into its passive mode. This bass is perfect for the discerning player seeking a high-end, versatile 5-string with a distinctive aesthetic.
Product Description
- Franz Bassguitars Merak 5 Spalted Alder LTD 2024
- 5-String Electric Bass
- 2024 Limited Run
- Body: European alder
- Top: Bush-hammered alder
- 3-Piece bolt-on neck: Maple with smoked oak stripes
- Fingerboard: European smoked eucalyptus
- Laterally offset 3 mm Mother of Pear Dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck finish: oiled and waxed
- Matching headstock (both sides)
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 47 mm
- Pickup: 2 Häussel Jazzbucker humbuckers in ebony housing
- Bell sound active/passive 2-band electronics with passive tone diaphragm
- 2 Humbucker/single coil switches
- 1 Volume control with push/pull function for active/passive switching
- 1 Balance
- 1 bass and 1 treble control (dual pot)
- ETS 3D bridge with strings through body
- 19 mm string spacing
- Tone Schaller Light machine heads
- Black hardware
- Colour: Natural matt
- Includes case
- Made in Germany
- • European alder body offers exceptional resonance and sustain.
- • Häussel Jazzbucker humbuckers deliver a powerful, articulate tone.
- • Smoked eucalyptus fingerboard provides a unique feel and warmth.
- • Active/passive switching provides tonal flexibility for diverse genres.
- • Spalted alder bodies are visually unique, potentially limiting availability.
- • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for many players.
- • 864 mm scale may feel slightly longer for players accustomed to shorter scales.
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