Marleaux Consat 5 NT Antique Wood III
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Marleaux
Consat 5 NT Antique Wood III
Product Info
Article Number:
572849
Brand:
Marleaux
Model:
Consat 5 NT Antique Wood III
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$5,885.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Consat 5 NT is a serious statement piece – the oak top gives it a real depth and vintage vibe, and the Häussel pickups have a growl that's just addictive. It’s built for the seasoned player who appreciates exceptional craftsmanship and a unique voice, and isn't afraid of a little extra weight for that premium feel.
Product Description
- Marleaux Consat 5 NT Antique Wood III
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Multi-piece top: 600 years old oak wood aged in the monastery
- Body: Alder
- 3-Piece neck-through-body neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Scale: 34"
- 24 frets
- Pickup: 2 Häussel 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 imparts a uniquely resonant, antique tonal character.
- • Häussel humbuckers deliver a powerful, articulate low-end with vintage warmth.
- • Neck-through design provides exceptional sustain and ergonomic playing comfort.
- • ETS Tuningfork bridge ensures precise intonation and stable tuning performance.
CONS
- • The antique wood construction likely results in a heavier-than-average instrument.
- • Limited pickup coil switch options might restrict tonal versatility for some players.
- • The premium-priced nature makes it inaccessible to many bassists.
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Key Features
Body Material
Alder with 600-year-old oak top
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
2 Häussel Humbucker
Scale Length
34in
Frets
24
Strings
5-String (likely .045-.125)
Weight
Approximately 11-12 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It imparts a darker, more complex resonance with a slight woody character and enhanced sustain compared to standard tonewoods.
Yes, they are standard humbucker size and spacing, so replacements are readily available, though the unique voicing will be difficult to replicate.
The active mode boosts the signal and adds EQ flexibility; passive mode provides a more classic, transparent tone with a vintage character.
