Marleaux MBass 5 Worn Spruce FL Ltd
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Marleaux
MBass 5 Worn Spruce FL Ltd
Product Info
Article Number:
492131
Brand:
Marleaux
Model:
MBass 5 Worn Spruce FL Ltd
Category:
Fretless Basses
Price:
$5,608.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Marleaux MBass 5 is a beautifully crafted, high-end fretless bass perfect for serious players seeking a refined, expressive voice. The spruce top and Häussel pickup combination create a uniquely warm and powerful tone, while the Votan EQ offers incredible flexibility. It's a premium-priced instrument geared towards experienced bassists who appreciate detail and nuance.
Product Description
- Marleaux MBass 5 Worn Spruce FL Ltd
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Exclusive edition of the MBass specially designed for Thomann in collaboration with Gerald Marleaux
- Fretless
- Construction: Semi hollowbody
- Back & sides: Maple
- Top: Spruce
- 3-Piece glued-through neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Scale: 34" (long scale)
- 24 Positions with position markings indicated on top
- Pickup: 1 split Häussel humbucker with ebony housing
- Marleaux Votan active/passive 2-band EQ with passive treble control
- Schaller machine heads
- Black hardware
- Colour: Old Violin Aged
- Includes a Marleaux gig bag
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Spruce top delivers exceptional resonance and a warm, articulate tone.
- • Häussel humbucker provides a powerful, focused sound with excellent clarity.
- • Ebony fingerboard offers a smooth, fast playing experience ideal for fretless work.
- • Votan EQ allows for versatile tonal shaping, seamlessly switching between active and passive modes.
CONS
- • Semi-hollow construction might introduce feedback at higher volumes.
- • Fretless design demands precise technique and careful setup.
- • The 'Old Violin Aged' finish, while aesthetically pleasing, may not appeal to all players.
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Key Features
Body Material
Maple back and sides, Spruce top
Neck Material
Maple, 3-piece glued-through
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
1 split Häussel humbucker with ebony housing
Scale Length
34in
Frets
Fretless
Strings
5-string (specific brand/gauge not specified)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated, based on similar Marleaux models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The ebony housing adds a touch of brightness and clarity to the pickup’s output, helping to cut through a mix without becoming harsh.
The finish is primarily cosmetic, but the aging process can subtly alter the wood’s resonance over time; the effect is minimal but contributes to the instrument’s unique character.
The Votan EQ provides a more refined and nuanced tonal shaping experience, with a smoother frequency response and a passive treble control for added versatility.
