Human Base Max 4 Walnut Burl
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Human Base
Max 4 Walnut Burl
Product Info
Article Number:
414976
Brand:
Human Base
Model:
Max 4 Walnut Burl
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$3,509.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Human Base Max 4 is a seriously gorgeous and well-built instrument. The walnut burl looks incredible, and those Häussel pickups deliver a vintage-inspired tone with modern clarity. It's a high-end bass perfect for experienced players seeking a distinctive voice and exceptional feel, especially those into jazz, funk, or sophisticated studio work.
Product Description
- Human Base Max 4 Walnut Burl
- Electric Bass
- Body: Walnut (Juglandaceae)
- Top: 3-Piece walnut burl
- Neck: Birdseye maple
- Neck attachment: Neck-through-body
- Fretboard: Ebony (Diospyros crassiflora)
- 24 Frets
- 866 mm (34") Scale
- Pickups: 2 Splittable Häussel humbuckers in wooden covers
- Electronics: Human Base by Glockenklang
- Controls: Volume
- PU Blend
- Passive Tone Control
- 3-Band EQ
- Switch: Active/Passive
- Monorail bridge with 19 mm string spacing
- Dual action truss rod
- Hardware colour: Gold
- Colour: Natural
- Includes a Human Base gig bag
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Walnut burl top delivers stunning visuals and unique tonal complexity
- • Häussel pickups offer a warm, articulate tone with surprising clarity
- • Neck-through construction provides exceptional sustain and comfortable access
- • German craftsmanship guarantees impeccable build quality and precision
CONS
- • The walnut burl top makes each bass visually unique, limiting consistent aesthetics
- • Premium-priced, placing it beyond the reach of many bassists
- • Walnut burl can be prone to cracking if not properly cared for
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Walnut (Juglandaceae)
Neck Material
Birdseye Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony (Diospyros crassiflora)
Pickups
Splittable Häussel Humbuckers (Wooden Covers)
Scale Length
866 mm (34 in)
Frets
24
Strings
4
Weight
4.5 kg (approx. 10 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Splitting the pickups introduces a brighter, more scooped sound, useful for cleaner tones or mimicking P-bass characteristics, but the core character remains distinctly Häussel.
Walnut is a relatively stable wood, but consistent humidity around 45-55% is ideal to prevent cracking or movement, just like any high-end wood instrument.
The neck-through design offers superior sustain and a smoother transition between the neck and body, resulting in easier access to higher frets and a more unified feel.
