Le Fay Herr Schwarz 5 Headless Nat
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Le Fay
Herr Schwarz 5 Headless Nat
Product Info
Article Number:
524639
Brand:
Le Fay
Model:
Herr Schwarz 5 Headless Nat
Category:
Premium Basses
Price:
$6,028.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Le Fay Herr Schwarz 5 is a statement piece. The combination of ash and padouk yields a focused, articulate tone, while the headless design offers incredible precision. It's perfect for the discerning bassist seeking a unique, high-end instrument with a refined, modern voice.
Product Description
- Le Fay Herr Schwarz 5 Headless
- 5-String Headless Electric Bass
- Custom Shop - handmade
- Body: Ash
- Bolt-on neck: padouk
- with carbon reinforcement
- Fretboard: Padouk
- Mother of Pearl Dots fretboard inlays
- Scale: 864 mm (34 inch)
- Graphite nut
- String spacing: 19 mm
- 24 Stainless steel frets (premium fretting)
- Pickups: 4 Le Fay single coils (2x bridge
- 2x neck)
- Controls: 2x Volume
- Bass (boost)
- Treble (boost)
- Tone (passive/active)
- Switch: 1x single coil/humbucker
- 1x active/passive
- Le Fay Custom bridge
- Le Fay machine heads
- Black hardware
- Colour: Natural
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Ash body delivers a tight, articulate low-end with excellent resonance.
- • Padouk neck and fretboard offer a uniquely smooth feel and warm tonal character.
- • Le Fay single coils provide a crisp, detailed sound with surprising clarity.
- • Bolt-on construction with carbon reinforcement ensures stability and a responsive feel.
CONS
- • Headless design demands a specific playing style; not ideal for all bassists.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for most players.
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to basses with more pickup options.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Ash
Neck Material
Padouk with carbon reinforcement
Fingerboard
Padouk
Pickups
4 x Le Fay Single Coil
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
24 Stainless Steel
Strings
5-String
Weight
Approximately 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The active mode boosts the signal and adds a bit of extra 'oomph', while passive provides a more vintage, warmer tone with less coloration.
Absolutely, it provides superior stability, resists temperature changes, and contributes to improved tuning stability, especially on a longer scale bass.
The 19 mm string spacing is slightly wider than some standard 5-strings, offering more room for fingerstyle players but might require adjustment for pick players.
