Marleaux Consat 4 NT Antique Wood III
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Marleaux
Consat 4 NT Antique Wood III
Product Info
Article Number:
572847
Brand:
Marleaux
Model:
Consat 4 NT Antique Wood III
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$5,665.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Consat 4 NT is a serious instrument. The antique oak top gives it a unique voice—warm, resonant, and with a vintage vibe. It’s perfect for players seeking a refined, high-end bass with exceptional build quality and a distinctive tonal character, ideal for jazz, blues, and sophisticated studio work.
Product Description
- Marleaux Consat 4 NT Antique Wood III
- Electric Bass
- Multi-piece top: 600 years old oak wood aged in the monastery
- Body: Alder
- 3-Piece neck-thru-body: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Scale: 34"
- 24 Frets
- Pickup: 2 Häussel/Marleaux Humbucker
- 2 Pickup coil switches
- 3-Band EQ
- Active/passive switchable
- ETS Tuningfork bridge
- Black hardware
- Trim socket
- Colour: Natural oil vintage design
- Includes Marleaux gig bag
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • 600-year-old oak top provides exceptional resonance and character
- • Häussel/Marleaux humbuckers deliver a powerful, articulate tone
- • 3-piece maple neck-thru construction enhances sustain and balance
- • ETS Tuningfork bridge ensures precise intonation and string vibration
CONS
- • The antique wood finish might be too delicate for aggressive players
- • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility for many bassists
- • Alder body can contribute to a slightly 'woody' tone that isn’t ideal for all genres
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder with 600-year-old Oak top
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Häussel/Marleaux Humbuckers
Scale Length
34 in
Frets
24
Strings
4 (likely standard nickel-plated steel)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 - 11 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Passive mode delivers a more authentic vintage sound, while active mode boosts output and adds a subtle EQ shaping capability.
Marleaux takes great care in the aging process and finishing, but careful handling and humidity control are still recommended to preserve the wood's integrity.
It offers a balanced tone – a little more clarity and articulation than some, with a noticeable low-midrange punch that cuts through a mix effectively.
