Marleaux

[Schnozzalee]

Has anyone seen the Marleaux Contra?!? Imagine a Fretless 4 String Version...





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I had a Consat a few years back and it's still the best Bass I've played, but as a Jack Bruce fan, the Contra ticks even more boxes for me.

Edited November 8, 2016 by Schnozzalee

[franzbassist]

Yes, the Contra is amazing, but so is the price tag!

[ped]

I also had a Consat a few years ago, really lovely bass. Marleaux are one of my favourite German manufacturers along with LeFay.

[Schnozzalee]

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Yes, the Contra is amazing, but so is the price tag!
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How much is it? *Winces*

[franzbassist]

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How much is it? *Winces*
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Well, from Thomann, this fretless 5 is currently 7899 euros...

Edited November 8, 2016 by walbassist

[Schnozzalee]

Owh

I genuinely think that would be the bass for me - The perfect mix of hollowbody and electric

[Cato]

That's the first non Telecaster or Les Paul shaped single cut that I've genuinely really liked the look of.

Might buy a lottery ticket this weekend.

Edited November 8, 2016 by Cato

[therealting]

I tried the Contra at the London Bass Show - it's stunning in every way.

[grayn]

I had a go on this beauty and it really is something very different.

A real Diva.

[visog]

The Contra is a great shape... kinda bringing back the single-cut to a viola.

But like all these super-basses including Fodera - you're kinda giving off the message that you're pretty hot sh*t.

So unless you unleash Anthony Jackson levels of righteous bass testimony, you'll be object of silent ridicule.

[fretmeister]

I'd love to try that. I love my Consat Custom

[lowhand_mike]

hmm the phrase "make your bloody mind up" springs to mind
im sure it plays well but mot for me

[Rich]

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I had a go on this beauty and it really is something very different.

A real Diva.
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That's gorgeous. It even manages to make Delano's silly oval pickup look good.