Le Fay Herr Schwarz 4 Poplar CAP
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Le Fay
Herr Schwarz 4 Poplar CAP
Product Info
Article Number:
609015
Brand:
Le Fay
Model:
Herr Schwarz 4 Poplar CAP
Category:
Premium Basses
Price:
$7,588.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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.
Product Video
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.
