Le Fay Singer 5 Gold
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Le Fay
Singer 5 Gold
Product Info
Article Number:
447018
Brand:
Le Fay
Model:
Singer 5 Gold
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$6,710.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Le Fay Singer 5 Gold is a serious instrument for the discerning bassist. The combination of a warm mahogany body, versatile pickups, and a comfortable neck profile makes it a joy to play, particularly suited for players seeking a refined, articulate tone with a touch of vintage aggression. It’s a high-end option for session players and stage performers.
Product Description
- Le Fay Singer 5 Gold
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Handmade Custom Shop model
- Body: Mahogany
- Maple top
- Set-in maple neck with carbon reinforcement
- Fretboard: Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
- Fretboard inlays: Mother-of-pearl dots
- 24 Medium frets
- Premium fretting
- Graphite nut
- Nut width: 46 mm
- Scale length: 864 mm
- Pickup: Split Le Fay humbucker (bridge) and Le Fay single coil (neck)
- Le Fay Custom Electronics
- Controls: 2x Volume
- Bass (Boost)
- Mid (Boost) and Treble (Boost)
- passive/active tone
- Switches: Active/Passive mini switch
- Mini switch: Humbucker single coil (coil at the bridge)
- Le Fay custom bridge with 19 mm string spacing
- Le Fay Gotho machine heads
- Black hardware
- Colour: Stained Gold
- Made in Germany
- Suitable case available under: Article no. #186963# (not included)
- Compatible bag: Article no. #281061# (not included)
PROS
- • Mahogany/Maple body delivers a warm, resonant, and articulate tone.
- • Carbon-reinforced neck ensures exceptional stability and eliminates fret buzz.
- • Split Le Fay humbucker provides aggressive output and a vintage edge.
- • German craftsmanship guarantees meticulous build quality and lasting durability.
CONS
- • The mahogany body likely contributes to a heavier overall weight.
- • The limited electronics options may not suit players needing extreme tonal flexibility.
- • Rosewood fretboard might be a preference issue for some players.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Maple top
Neck Material
Maple with carbon reinforcement
Fingerboard
Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
Pickups
Le Fay split humbucker (bridge) and Le Fay single coil (neck)
Scale Length
864 mm
Frets
24 Medium
Strings
5-string
Weight
Approximately 4.8 kg (10.6 lbs) - typical for a 5-string mahogany bass
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Frequently Asked Questions
The split coil provides a brighter, more focused sound, retaining some of the humbucker's power but with added clarity and a slightly thinner profile.
Yes, it significantly reduces friction, improves tuning stability, and contributes to a more consistent feel across the strings.
The active boost provides a noticeable but tasteful increase in output and sustain, suitable for adding punch without excessive distortion – more of a push than a full-blown overdrive.
