Le Fay Herr Schwarz 5

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Le Fay Herr Schwarz 5

Le Fay

Herr Schwarz 5

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Product Info

Article Number: 425587
Brand: Le Fay
Model: Herr Schwarz 5
Price: $5,168.90

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The Herr Schwarz 5 is a seriously refined instrument—German engineering at its finest. The combination of ash and padauk creates a unique tonal palette, and the versatile pickup options cover a huge range of genres. This is perfect for the experienced bassist seeking a high-end, custom-shop feel and a truly individual voice.

Product Description

  • Le Fay Herr Schwarz 5
  • 5-String Electric Bass
  • Handmade Custom Shop Model
  • Body: Ash
  • Neck: Padauk reinforced with carbon
  • Neck attachment: Bolt-on
  • Fretboard: padauk
  • Fretboard inlays: Mother-of-pearl
  • Frets: 22 Medium
  • premium fretwork
  • Nut: Graphite
  • Scale: 864 mm (34")
  • Pickups: Le Fay humbuckers
  • switchable to single coil (bridge) and Le Fay single coil (neck)
  • Controls: Master volume
  • Bass (boost)
  • Treble (boost)
  • PU-mode
  • Tone (passive/active)
  • PU Modes: 1) Bridge (rear coil) 2)
  • Bridge (parallel)
  • 3) Bridge (rear coil) plus neck
  • 4) Neck
  • 5) Bridge (serial)
  • 6) Bridge (rear coil) plus neck in serial
  • Bridge: Le Fay custom
  • String spacing: 18 mm
  • Hardware: Black
  • Machine heads: Le Fay Gotoh
  • Weight: 4.36 kg
  • Serial number: 19021801
  • Colour: Black
  • Made in Germany
  • Suitable bag available under Article Nr #281061 (not included)
  • Suitable case available under Article Nr #247167 (not included)
PROS
  • • Ash body delivers a resonant, articulate low-end with a pleasing warmth.
  • • Padauk neck offers exceptional stiffness and a uniquely bright, snappy character.
  • • Le Fay humbuckers provide a versatile range, from growly tones to clear single-coil articulation.
  • • Bolt-on neck construction ensures a responsive feel and easy adjustability.
CONS
  • • The Padauk neck, while fantastic sounding, can be quite figured and may not appeal to all players.
  • • At a premium price point, it's a significant investment for most bassists.
  • • The extensive pickup switching, while versatile, might feel overwhelming for some users.

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Key Features

Body Material Ash
Neck Material Padauk reinforced with carbon
Fingerboard Padauk
Pickups Le Fay humbuckers (switchable to single coil)
Scale Length 864 mm (34 in)
Frets 22 Medium
Strings 5-String
Weight 4.36 kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bolt-on necks generally offer a slightly more direct, immediate feel, often perceived as quicker response, though sustain is excellent due to the Padauk reinforcement.
The pickups are fundamentally passive, but the tone control allows for active boost, adding significant output and coloration when engaged.
Padauk is a naturally oily wood, so less frequent oiling is needed, but it's more prone to surface checking than maple; careful humidity control is recommended.

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