Ulrich Bass Saulus Duo 5 Black
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Ulrich Bass
Saulus Duo 5 Black
Product Info
Article Number:
590349
Brand:
Ulrich Bass
Model:
Saulus Duo 5 Black
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$5,278.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Ulrich Saulus Duo 5 Black is a seriously refined instrument. The combination of the chambered body, exceptional pickups, and active electronics delivers a versatile and articulate tone, perfect for players seeking a high-end jazz or fusion bass with a modern edge. It's a statement piece for the discerning bassist.
Product Description
- Ulrich Bass Saulus Duo 5 Black
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Chambered body: Ash
- Top: Alder
- Three-piece
- set-in maple neck
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Maple stripes as fingerboard inlays
- Nut: Bone
- Neck finish: Oil finished
- natural
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- 24 Frets
- Pickups: 1 Harry Haeussel Jazzbucker (bridge) and 1 Harry Haeussel Jazz Coil (neck)
- Pickup cover: black ebony/alder
- Active Noll 4-band electronics
- Charging via: USB-C
- Controls: Volume (active-passive)
- balance
- low-mid/high mid
- bass/treble
- 3-Way switch for bridge pickups: Humbucker
- single
- parallel
- Control plate: Master poplar/maple
- magnetic
- Headstock veneer: Poplar burl
- Schaller bridge
- Schaller machine heads
- Gold hardware
- Colour: Black Natural
- oil finished
- Includes strap
- case and certificate of authenticity
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Chambered Ash/Alder body offers surprising resonance and comfort.
- • Harry Haeussel pickups deliver a sophisticated, articulate jazz tone.
- • Active Noll electronics provide precise tonal shaping and flexibility.
- • Schaller hardware guarantees rock-solid tuning stability and premium feel.
CONS
- • The ebony fingerboard might feel dense for some players' preference.
- • Poplar burl headstock veneer, while beautiful, can be prone to minor cosmetic imperfections.
- • High-end price point limits accessibility for many players.
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Key Features
Body Material
Ash (chambered) Top: Alder
Neck Material
Three-piece Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony with Maple stripe inlays
Pickups
Harry Haeussel Jazzbucker (bridge), Harry Haeussel Jazz Coil (neck)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
24
Strings
5
Weight
Approximately 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs) - based on typical 5-string bass construction and materials
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Frequently Asked Questions
The active mode unlocks the full potential of the Noll electronics, offering more tonal control. Passive mode provides a more classic, warmer tone with less emphasis on the active EQ's impact.
They're celebrated for their clarity, note definition, and a smooth, almost vocal-like quality – excellent for jazz, fusion, and recording.
Poplar burl is a natural wood and can be susceptible to minor cracking or checking over time. Consistent humidity control and a gentle, occasional application of a fine oil can help preserve its beauty.
