Marleaux Contra 5
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Marleaux
Contra 5
Product Info
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The Contra 5 is a serious instrument—a beautifully crafted, high-end bass built for the discerning player. The neck-thru design and Häussel pickups provide a fantastic platform for a wide range of styles, from soaring melodic lines to aggressive, modern tones. It’s perfect for studio work and demanding live performances where tonal clarity and premium feel are paramount.
Product Description
- Marleaux Contra 5
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Flamed maple body
- Mountain spruce top
- 3-Piece continuous (neck-thru-body) flamed maple neck
- Ebony fretboard (Dispoyros crassifolia)
- Matching headstock
- Long scale
- 24 Frets
- Nut width: 45.4 mm
- 2 Häussel humbucker pickups
- Pickup split function
- Marleaux C3-band EQ with passive tone control
- Black hardware
- Gold-plated Schaller machine heads
- Weight: 4.36 kg
- Aged finish
- Colour: Old Violin Matte
- aged
- Includes a Marleaux gig bag
PROS
- • Exquisite aged flame maple body provides stunning aesthetics and resonance.
- • Häussel humbuckers deliver a powerful, articulate, and balanced tone.
- • Neck-thru construction offers exceptional sustain and comfortable access across the fretboard.
- • Marleaux C3-EQ provides versatile tonal shaping with a passive tone control.
CONS
- • The weight (4.36 kg) can be fatiguing for extended playing sessions.
- • The aged finish, while beautiful, might not appeal to players preferring a pristine look.
- • The premium-priced nature restricts accessibility for many players.
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Key Features
Body Material
Flamed maple with Mountain spruce top
Neck Material
3-Piece continuous flamed maple
Fingerboard
Ebony (Dispoyros crassifolia)
Pickups
2 Häussel humbucker pickups
Scale Length
Long scale (approximately 34 in)
Frets
24
Strings
5-string (likely 40-104 gauge)
Weight
4.36 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
Häussel pickups offer a more refined and balanced tone, leaning towards a vintage-modern character with excellent clarity and articulation – not as aggressive as some high-output pickups, but with plenty of punch.
The aged finish is primarily cosmetic, but the subtle wear can slightly soften high-end frequencies and potentially enhance resonance, although the effect is minimal.
Marleaux’s neck-thru construction uses high-grade maple and a meticulous finish, ensuring excellent stability and a long lifespan, assuming proper humidity control.
