Ulrich Bass Nicolo Fretless 5 Walnut
Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy
Ulrich Bass
Nicolo Fretless 5 Walnut
Product Info
Article Number:
590361
Brand:
Ulrich Bass
Model:
Nicolo Fretless 5 Walnut
Category:
Fretless Basses
Price:
$5,498.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Nicolo Fretless 5 is a seriously refined instrument. The combination of the warm walnut body, responsive cedar top, and Haeussel pickup delivers a uniquely expressive and articulate voice. It’s a premium-priced bass perfectly suited for experienced players seeking a sophisticated, nuanced fretless experience and a distinctive voice.
Product Description
- Ulrich Bass Nicolo Fretless 5 Walnut
- 5 String Electric Bass
- Style: Semi-Hollow
- Fretless
- Body: Walnut
- Top and back: Western Red Cedar
- Three-piece
- set-in maple neck
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut: Bone
- Oil finished neck
- natural
- Pickup: 1 Harry Haeussel Bassbar
- Active Noll 3-band electronics
- Charging via: USB-C
- Controls: Volume (active-passive)
- mids
- treble/bass
- Control plate: Wenge
- magnetic
- Headstock veneer: Wenge
- Ulrich Nicolo bridge
- Bridge material: Wenge with bone saddle
- Gold hardware
- Schaller machine heads
- Finish: Antique violin varnish
- Colour: Walnut Antique
- Includes strap
- case and certificate of authenticity
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Walnut/Cedar combo delivers warm, complex, and resonant tone.
- • Harry Haeussel Bassbar provides exceptional clarity and articulation.
- • Active Noll electronics offer precise tonal shaping and flexibility.
- • German craftsmanship ensures impeccable build quality and long-term reliability.
CONS
- • The semi-hollow body contributes to a higher overall weight.
- • Fretless design demands a high level of technique and precision.
- • The antique violin varnish may be prone to wear with heavy use.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Walnut (back & sides), Western Red Cedar (top)
Neck Material
Three-piece Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
1 Harry Haeussel Bassbar, Active Noll 3-band
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
Fretless
Strings
5-String
Weight
Approximately 11.5 lbs (estimated based on similar Ulrich basses)
Similar Products
Taylor GS-Mini-e Sakuraburst
Folk Acoustic Guitars
$989
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
Manuel Rodriguez Superior Anniversario 120 J-SB
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
$1,099
Classical Guitar, Special model for the anniversary of Guitarras...
Manuel Rodriguez Superior Flamenco Sabicas C3-F
Flamenco Guitars
$957
Flamenco Guitar, Top: Solid European Carpathian spruce, Back and...
Applause Jump Dark Matter
Other Acoustic Guitars
$362
Acoustic Guitar with Pickup, Type: OM with cutaway, Top: Solid European spruce, Back and...
Frequently Asked Questions
Passive mode offers a more organic, vintage tone while active mode allows for more precise EQ shaping with the Noll electronics, expanding tonal possibilities.
Ulrich necks generally have a comfortable, modern 'C' shape; however, the ebony fingerboard can feel slightly firmer than rosewood, which some players with larger hands might notice.
The USB-C port charges the active electronics; battery life is typically 6-8 hours of continuous use and a full charge takes approximately 2 hours.
