Marleaux Betra 4 Walnut
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Marleaux
Betra 4 Walnut
Product Info
Article Number:
606721
Brand:
Marleaux
Model:
Betra 4 Walnut
Category:
Premium Basses
Price:
$5,388.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Marleaux Betra 4 Walnut is a serious instrument for the discerning bassist. The combination of walnut's warmth, Delano pickups' punch, and the headless design's responsiveness makes for a truly unique playing experience. This is an excellent choice for session players and stage performers who demand top-tier performance and a distinctive voice.
Product Description
- Marleaux Betra 4 Walnut
- Headless Electric Bass
- Body: Walnut
- Top: Top: Signature burl myrtle
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- 24 Frets
- Pickups: 2 Delano SBC humbuckers
- 3-Band EQ
- Active/passive switchable
- ETS Tuningfork bridge
- Black hardware
- Colour: Natural
- Includes Marleaux gig bag
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Walnut body delivers a warm, resonant tone with surprising sustain.
- • Delano SBC pickups provide a versatile range, from growl to clear articulation.
- • Ebony fingerboard offers exceptional smoothness and precise note definition.
- • ETS Tuningfork bridge guarantees rock-solid tuning stability, crucial for headless designs.
CONS
- • The walnut body contributes to a notably hefty weight, requiring strong playing stamina.
- • Limited pickup options restrict tonal flexibility for players seeking extreme sonic palettes.
- • Premium-priced, making it inaccessible for many working musicians or hobbyists.
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Key Features
Body Material
Walnut with Signature Burl Myrtle Top
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
2 Delano SBC Humbuckers
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
24
Strings
4 (likely standard long scale string gauges - .045-.105)
Weight
Approximately 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg) - estimated based on walnut construction and headless design
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Frequently Asked Questions
Switching to passive mode reduces the bass's output and adds a more organic, slightly rolled-off character; active provides more aggressive output and EQ shaping.
While it requires a brief adjustment to string tension and intonation, the Betra's design is ergonomic and comfortable, not overly challenging for experienced players.
The ETS bridge offers superior tuning stability, especially important for a headless bass where small adjustments can have a large impact; it's exceptionally well-engineered.
