Marleaux Signature(s) - matched pair 4 + 4FL

[eubassix]

Been asked a few times to put a couple (or more) of my basses up on the Porn section. So here's a couple to start: my favourite bass(es) and built by Marleaux to my specs and choices.
The Signature is the top-of-the-line option and this pair is also neck-through (rather than bolt-on).
Wood choices are fairly obvious and the basses demo the special features of the Signature model, including the flame-maple bound f/board.
The fretted bass features the unique Marleaux Programmable EQ, and the fretless bass is Active-Passive. Both are 3EQ.
I have a lot of photos but have selected a handful which show both the quality of workmanship and the contrasts betwee the two, which are very similar in most respects....

Edited June 15, 2011 by eubassix

[Rayman]

That...............is just not fair.

[Ghosts Over Japan]

damn... now im jealous! haha thats a sweet couple, ive always admired the look and ideas put into maleaux basses,

just out of interest, where did you get them from and how does the fretted sound?

[BigRedX]

Outstanding!

Marleaux basses are some of my favourites especially the short-lived Marleaux Pagelli. Nearly bought a fretless Consat at the 2007 Bass Day except I'd brought the wrong credit card with me...

[OutToPlayJazz]

What a lovely pair! - Oo-er, missus!

Edited March 21, 2008 by OutToPlayJazz

[paul, the]

*strokes monitor longingly*

[warwickhunt]

They really are gorgeous!

[wotnwhy]

just stunning! i love matching pairs

[zapp]

I'm not sure why but they put me in mind of Alembic (which is no bad thing). Could be the neck through woodiness or the shape of the pups. They look mighty fine.

[Macko1968]

Having bought 1 Marleaux bass from Dave & tried a couple more I can tell you they play & sound even better than they look. Criminally overlooked instruments.

[ped]

[quote name='Macko1968' post='162310' date='Mar 23 2008, 06:57 PM']Having bought 1 Marleaux bass from Dave & tried a couple more I can tell you they play & sound even better than they look. Criminally overlooked instruments.[/quote]

+1!! Which did you buy?

I still have Marleaux leccy in my fretted 4 and love it to bits. They also did an amazing job of custom fitting a beautiful neck to a Carvin BB75 me and David used to own.

I noticed recently that Marleaux have updated their website - check it out, there are some beautiful pictures there.

Cheers
ped

[eubassix]

one-year-on bump / link (gear 4 sale)

[warwickhunt]

[quote name='eubassix' post='450671' date='Mar 31 2009, 04:57 PM']one-year-on bump / link (gear 4 sale)[/quote]

Do you have a set price yet Dave and is there meant to be a link?

[lozbass]

Oh dear, am I to understand that one/both of the Marleaux are for sale (again)? I don't play long-scale anymore, but if anything could persuade me...

[eubassix]

Sorry (John) - forgot to link in both directions (Porn/4-sale):-

[url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=44158"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=44158[/url]

... only really contemplating a sale if the Kinals don't go (by any means of combined sale/trade etc.). Prefer to sell as a pair (as built/intended) or - if not viable - then only if sale of each confirmed.

I'm really hoping - as you probably can tell - that I don't have to let them go (and would let just one-of-two go) unless the 5's don't go somehow.

[jmanfunk]

Possibly two of the nicest basses I've ever seen.


Jay.

[Rogerio Rosario]

too much Wood "color" for my taste....but great design!


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