Marleaux Soprano

[Grantd]

Anyone have an experience with one of these (Marleaux Soprano) or an extra short scale bass?

[TheGreek]

I was looking at something along these lines recently - but this is scarily expensive. Have you considered one of these:

http://www.buzzardsfieldukuleles.co.uk/store/p21/Friston_Solid_Electric_Bass_Ukulele.html

I was thinking about modifying the body shape to something more pleasing on the eye.

[Grantd]

The marleaux is very pricey that's why I was wondering. I'm not sure about the rubbery strings on the u-bass options.
In a nutshell I'm looking for a portable bass that I travel with (on a motorbike) that doesn't have rubber strings. I don't mind using an octave pedal.

[TheGreek]

Something like this??



http://basschat.co.uk/topic/300104-finished-pics-petes-piccolo-bass/page__st__150

[Grantd]

Ideal! but not readily available I suppose.

[TheGreek]

On a commission basis only...send Andy a PM

[Grantd]

I will

[Earbrass]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_XtZlD7Lgc

[BassApprentice]

Or these?

https://www.facebook.com/vbcustomexerciseguitars/

[ambient]

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Edited July 21, 2017 by ambient

[Grantd]

I don't know how seriously to take a Wing bass - is it a real instrument?

Edited July 21, 2017 by Grantd

[TheGreek]

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Or these?

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Some interesting designs but can't find a price list anywhere.

[Grantd]

Yep, no working site either,

[Twincam]

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Anyone have an experience with one of these (Marleaux Soprano) or an extra short scale bass?
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Yes Eubassix (David) of this forum, has owned a Marleaux Soprano which I got to have a little go of. It was tiny but really cool. Which was made just as well as the full size guitars.
I shall pm him and alert him to the thread and no doubt he can give more info.

Edited July 22, 2017 by Twincam

[Grantd]

Thanks, he just PM'd me which is great because I have just pulled the trigger on a maple Soprano with ash body.

Can't wait for it to arrive.

[Grantd]

I believe it should be ready at the end of this month.

[ped]

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I believe it should be ready at the end of this month.
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Great! I tried one at the LBGS and really liked it. I also just got a wingbass which is superb.

Look forward to seeing yours.

[Grantd]

I saw that wingbass on your post, I was skeptical but it actually looks really cool.

Edited August 21, 2017 by Grantd

[fretmeister]

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I believe it should be ready at the end of this month.
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Lovely!

I have a Consat Custom and it's amazingly well built. Gerald and his team really know what they are doing.