Schnozzalee Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 (edited) Has anyone seen the Marleaux Contra?!? Imagine a Fretless 4 String Version... [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtFAiCPPGqg"]https://www.youtube....h?v=jtFAiCPPGqg[/url] [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQIynx39Ll0"]https://www.youtube....h?v=iQIynx39Ll0[/url] 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Yes, the Contra is amazing, but so is the price tag! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 I also had a Consat a few years ago, really lovely bass. Marleaux are one of my favourite German manufacturers along with LeFay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 [quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1478608849' post='3170234'] Yes, the Contra is amazing, but so is the price tag! [/quote] How much is it? *Winces* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Schnozzalee' timestamp='1478609094' post='3170242'] How much is it? *Winces* [/quote] Well, from Thomann, this fretless 5 is currently 7899 euros... Edited November 8, 2016 by walbassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schnozzalee Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 Owh I genuinely think that would be the bass for me - The perfect mix of hollowbody and electric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 I tried the Contra at the London Bass Show - it's stunning in every way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grayn Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 I had a go on this beauty and it really is something very different. A real Diva. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visog Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 I'd love to try that. I love my Consat Custom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowhand_mike Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 hmm the phrase "make your bloody mind up" springs to mind im sure it plays well but mot for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 [quote name='grayn' timestamp='1478693631' post='3170961'] I had a go on this beauty and it really is something very different. A real Diva. [/quote] That's gorgeous. It even manages to make Delano's silly oval pickup look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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