Ulrich Bass Retro57 P 4 Cream Relic
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Ulrich Bass
Retro57 P 4 Cream Relic
Product Info
Article Number:
590351
Brand:
Ulrich Bass
Model:
Retro57 P 4 Cream Relic
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$3,298.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Retro57 P 4 is a seriously classy instrument. The walnut body and Haeussel pickup give it a distinct, vintage growl that’s perfect for Motown, classic rock, or anything needing that warm, woody foundation. It's a premium-priced bass for the discerning player who appreciates a unique aesthetic and authentic tone.
Product Description
- Ulrich Bass Retro57 P 4 Cream Relic
- Electric Bass
- Body: Walnut
- Neck: Bolt-on maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Fingerboard inlays: black dot
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut: Bone
- Shellac semi-gloss neck finish
- 20 Frets
- Pickup: 1 Harry Haeussel P
- Passive electronics
- Controls: Volume
- tone
- Control plate: Tweed
- magnetic
- Gotoh bridge
- Chrome relic hardware
- Schaller machine heads
- Finish: Shellac
- Colour: Cream white relic
- Includes strap
- case and certificate of authenticity
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Walnut body delivers a warm, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Harry Haeussel P pickup provides a vintage-voiced, punchy, and articulate sound.
- • Bolt-on maple neck offers a snappy feel and bright upper-midrange response.
- • Shellac finish contributes to a lively, breathing tone and a beautifully aged aesthetic.
CONS
- • Relic'd finish might not appeal to players seeking a pristine, modern look.
- • Passive electronics limit tonal sculpting options compared to active systems.
- • Walnut body construction can make it relatively heavy for extended playing sessions.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Walnut
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
1 x Harry Haeussel P
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
20
Strings
4 (likely Nickel-plated Steel, standard gauge)
Weight
Approximately 4.3 kg (9.5 lbs) - typical for a walnut bass
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's generally voiced for a more refined, less boomy low-end, with a slightly more articulate midrange, offering a more vintage character.
Yes, shellac is softer than modern poly finishes, so it will develop a patina and show wear more readily, which is part of the relic'd aesthetic, but requires more careful handling.
Bolt-on necks generally have a slightly shorter sustain compared to neck-through, but the walnut body's inherent resonance helps compensate for this and delivers a pleasing tonal balance.
