Le Fay Herr Schwarz 4 Poplar CAP

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Le Fay Herr Schwarz 4 Poplar CAP

Le Fay

Herr Schwarz 4 Poplar CAP

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 609015
Brand: Le Fay
Model: Herr Schwarz 4 Poplar CAP
Price: $7,588.90

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This Herr Schwarz 4 is a serious instrument for the discerning bassist. The combination of the ash/poplar body and Le Fay pickups provides a focused, punchy tone that’s perfect for funk, jazz, and modern rock. It's a premium-priced bass built for players who prioritize quality and a distinctive voice.

Product Description

  • Le Fay Herr Schwarz 4 Poplar CAP
  • Electric Bass
  • Body: Ash
  • Top: Poplar burl
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Fingerboard inlays: 3 mm Mother-of-Pearl dots
  • Scale: 864 mm (34")
  • 24 premium fretwork frets
  • Pickup: Two Le Fay Dual Coils
  • Controls: Two volume controls
  • one bass control
  • one treble control
  • one passive tone control
  • Two mini switches for coil split
  • One mini switch for active / passive
  • Black hardware
  • Colour: Natural
  • Made in Germany
PROS
  • • Ash/Poplar construction yields a resonant, articulate, and balanced tonal foundation.
  • • Le Fay Dual Coils deliver a powerful, defined low-end with surprising clarity.
  • • Ebony fingerboard provides exceptional note definition and effortless playing feel.
  • • Bolt-on neck design offers a snappy response and immediate attack.
CONS
  • • Poplar burl tops can be susceptible to finish checking with age and humidity changes.
  • • Limited tonal versatility due to passive circuitry and coil-split options.
  • • The weight, typical of ash-bodied instruments, might be a factor for some players.

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Key Features

Body Material Ash & Poplar
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Pickups Le Fay Dual Coils
Scale Length 864 mm (34")
Frets 24
Strings 4 (likely stainless steel, based on premium fretwork)
Weight 4.3 kg (9.5 lbs) - estimated, based on ash body construction

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Frequently Asked Questions

The passive mode emphasizes the natural wood resonance, while active adds a subtle boost and EQ shaping, offering a more modern, scooped sound – a distinct character from their more traditional designs.
While visually striking, the Poplar burl adds a subtle warmth and complexity to the ash body’s tone, contributing to a richer overall sonic character.
Bolt-on necks generally have a slightly more immediate attack and less sustain than neck-through designs, but Le Fay’s construction minimizes this difference, offering a lively, responsive feel.

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