Marleaux MBass 6 Worn Spruce Ltd
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Marleaux
MBass 6 Worn Spruce Ltd
Product Info
Article Number:
492124
Brand:
Marleaux
Model:
MBass 6 Worn Spruce Ltd
Category:
6-String Basses
Price:
$6,444.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Marleaux MBass 6 is a seriously refined instrument. The spruce top gives it a gorgeous, woody tone, while the Häussel pickups and Votan EQ offer a ton of tonal flexibility. It’s a fantastic choice for session players, studio musicians, or anyone seeking a high-end, versatile 6-string bass with a unique aesthetic.
Product Description
- Marleaux MBass 6 Worn Spruce Ltd
- 6-String Electric Bass
- Exclusive edition of the MBass
- specially designed for Thomann in collaboration with Gerald Marleaux
- Design: Semi-hollow body
- Top: Spruce
- Back and sides: Maple
- 3-Piece neck: Maple
- Neck attachment: Set-in
- Fretboard: Ebony (Diospyros Crassiflora)
- Fretboard inlays: Dots
- Scale: 34" (long scale)
- Frets 24 with dot markers
- Pickups: 2 Splittable Häussel humbuckers with ebony housing
- Marleaux Votan active/passive 2-band EQ with passive tone control
- Machine heads: Schaller
- Hardware: Black
- Weight: 4.96 kg
- Colour: Old Violin Aged
- Includes a Marleaux gig bag
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Spruce top delivers exceptional clarity and nuanced dynamic response.
- • Häussel pickups offer a refined, articulate tone with serious low-end authority.
- • Marleaux Votan EQ provides versatile tonal shaping, both active and passive.
- • German craftsmanship ensures impeccable build quality and long-term reliability.
CONS
- • The semi-hollow body construction makes it less suitable for very aggressive playing styles.
- • The 'Old Violin Aged' finish might not appeal to players preferring a modern aesthetic.
- • At a premium price point, it's a significant investment for most bassists.
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Key Features
Body Material
Spruce top, Maple back and sides
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony (Diospyros Crassiflora)
Pickups
2 Splittable Häussel humbuckers with ebony housing
Scale Length
34in
Frets
24
Strings
Likely .045-.130 gauge, nickel-plated steel
Weight
4.96 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The finish is primarily cosmetic, but the slightly thinner lacquer could contribute to a touch more resonance compared to a thicker, modern finish.
Yes, they split to single-coil mode, providing a brighter, more vintage-inspired tone, useful for funk or slap bass.
Set-in necks generally offer a warmer, rounder tone and improved sustain compared to bolt-on necks, along with a comfortable, traditional feel.
