Le Fay Herr Schwarz 5 XS Semi WN

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Le Fay Herr Schwarz 5 XS Semi WN

Le Fay

Herr Schwarz 5 XS Semi WN

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Product Info

Article Number: 481374
Brand: Le Fay
Model: Herr Schwarz 5 XS Semi WN
Price: $7,084.00

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

This Herr Schwarz 5 XS is a serious instrument for the discerning bassist. The chambered body keeps it comfortable while the Padauk neck and custom hardware provide a premium feel and performance. It's an ideal choice for players seeking a high-end, versatile 5-string with a unique voice.

Product Description

  • Le Fay Herr Schwarz 5 XS Semi WN
  • 5-String Electric Bass
  • Handmade Custom Shop Model
  • Body: Chambered ash
  • Top: Walnut with the new CAP treatment
  • Bolt-on neck: Padauk with carbon reinforcement
  • Fretboard: Padauk
  • Fretboard inlays: Mother-of-pearl dots
  • Scale: 864 mm (34")
  • Nut: Graphite
  • Nut width: 46 mm
  • Frets: 24 Medium with Le Fay Premium fretwork
  • Pickups: Le Fay humbucker (bridge) & single coil (neck)
  • 2 Volume controls and 1 tone control (active & passive)
  • Bass and treble controls (boost)
  • Electronics: Active/Passive switchable via push/pull potentiometer
  • Switch for single coil / humbucker switching
  • Bridge: Le Fay Custom with 18 mm string spacing
  • Machine heads: Le Fay Gotoh
  • Hardware: Black
  • Colour: Top: Natural / Back: Black
  • Made in Germany
  • Suitable case available under Article Nr #247167#- (not included
  • must be ordered separately)
  • Suitable bag available under Article Nr #281061# (not included
  • must be ordered separately)
PROS
  • • Chambered ash body delivers surprising resonance and lightweight feel
  • • Padauk neck with carbon rods ensures exceptional stability and sustain
  • • Le Fay humbucker/single coil combo offers versatile tonal options
  • • Custom bridge and Gotoh machine heads contribute to precise intonation and tuning stability
CONS
  • • The walnut top with CAP treatment may introduce a slightly brittle high-end character
  • • Premium-priced, placing it out of reach for many players
  • • Padauk can be a less forgiving wood for some players' hand feel

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Key Features

Body Material Chambered ash with walnut top
Neck Material Padauk with carbon reinforcement
Fingerboard Padauk
Pickups Le Fay humbucker (bridge), Le Fay single coil (neck)
Scale Length 864 mm (34 in)
Frets 24 Medium, Le Fay Premium fretwork
Strings 5-string, unspecified brand/gauge
Weight Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) - based on similar Le Fay models

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's designed to enhance clarity and projection, but can sometimes add a touch of brightness that may need to be tamed with EQ.
It’s a full passive circuit bypass, retaining the original tonal character of the pickups when switched off.
Padauk is a relatively hard wood, but it can be more prone to drying and cracking than maple if not properly cared for, especially in drier climates.

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