eubassix Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 That...............is just not fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosts Over Japan Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 (edited) What a lovely pair! - Oo-er, missus! Edited March 21, 2008 by OutToPlayJazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 *strokes monitor longingly* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 They really are gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wotnwhy Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 just stunning! i love matching pairs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zapp Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macko1968 Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 [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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 one-year-on bump / link (gear 4 sale) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 [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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eubassix Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmanfunk Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Possibly two of the nicest basses I've ever seen. Jay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogerio Rosario Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 too much Wood "color" for my taste....but great design! [url="http://www.MakeMusicNews.com"]www.MakeMusicNews.com[/url] c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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