Franz Bassguitars Wega 5 Poplar Burl Premium
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Franz Bassguitars
Wega 5 Poplar Burl Premium
Product Info
Article Number:
617510
Brand:
Franz Bassguitars
Model:
Wega 5 Poplar Burl Premium
Category:
Premium Basses
Price:
$4,068.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Wega 5 is a serious instrument. The combination of the ash body, poplar burl top, and Delano pickups gives it a really distinctive voice – punchy and articulate with a warm, woody tone. This bass is ideal for players who want a high-end, versatile 5-string with a touch of German flair.
Product Description
- Franz Bassguitars Wega 5 Poplar Burl Premium
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Ash
- Top: Poplar burl
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Birdseye maple
- ScalE: 876 mm (34.5")
- Nut width: 45 mm (1.77")
- Pickup: Delano TimeSquare JSBC 5 TF Split Coil Humbucker
- Electronics: Glockenklang active / passive 2-band
- ETS 3D bridge
- Schaller Light machine heads
- Black hardware
- Colour: Natural
- Includes certificate and case
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Poplar burl top offers stunning visuals and enhanced resonance
- • Delano TimeSquare pickups deliver articulate growl with serious low-end
- • Glockenklang electronics provide versatile active/passive switching
- • German craftsmanship ensures exceptional build quality and stability
CONS
- • The birdseye maple fingerboard can be polarizing – some may find it too busy
- • 876mm scale might feel unwieldy for players accustomed to shorter scales
- • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility for budget-conscious bassists
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Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Birdseye Maple
Pickups
Delano TimeSquare JSBC 5 TF Split Coil Humbucker
Scale Length
876 mm (34.5in)
Frets
24
Strings
5
Weight
Approximately 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The active circuit boosts the signal and adds clarity, while the passive setting provides a more vintage, rounder tone, expanding its versatility.
Bolt-on necks generally offer a snappier, more responsive feel, and often simplify repairs, though some purists prefer set necks.
The TimeSquare pickups offer a unique blend of clarity and growl, sitting somewhere between a classic P-bass and a modern active pickup – a good choice for a wide range of genres.
