Another NBD!

[Bar Band Bassman]

OK, OK, I know I'm rationalizing BUT - I just turned 70 and decided to celebrate for the rest of the year. This has been a grail bass for a while: Marleaux Contra Heiko Jung Signature 5. The Heiko Jung upgrade is just a bonus, though. I would have been content with a standard model Anyway, this was listed on Luthiers Access Group and despite the price was still a seriously good deal. Thanks, Dan! Given the current economic situation it was clear to me that I would not likely ever have a better opportunity. I'm still navigating the operation of the controls but it's a great player and crazy versatile! String spacing at bridge 19mm (adjustable). Nut width: 1 3/4". Nice and roomy!

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[BGroovy]

Gorgeous

 

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[who]

OK, OK, I know I'm rationalizing BUT - I just turned 70 and decided to celebrate for the rest of the year. This has been a grail bass for a while: Marleaux Contra Heiko Jung Signature 5. The Heiko Jung upgrade is just a bonus, though. I would have been content with a standard model Anyway, this was listed on Luthiers Access Group and despite the price was still a seriously good deal. Thanks, Dan! Given the current economic situation it was clear to me that I would not likely ever have a better opportunity. I'm still navigating the operation of the controls but it's a great player and crazy versatile! String spacing at bridge 19mm. Nut width: 1 3/4". Nice and roomy!

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I'll be needing to come and try this one out one day!

 

[Bar Band Bassman]

I'll be needing to come and try this one out one day!

Of course! It's funny, this is the opposite of the passive V/T Diva set up. Soooo many parameters on the HJ Contra!

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[Pep]

Uh . . . . . . . . Okay.

 

[rickdog]

I'm not a big fan of single-cut instruments, that's only the second one I've seen that I like the look of.

Four knobs, two switches... can't be that complicated . What do they do?

 

[Gervais Cote]

OMG ! That’s an absolute masterpiece right there !

I once heard a Marleau "in person" and it was fast and punchy like nothing else, is yours voiced the same way ?

 

[Five or Six]

That's a beauty, enjoy!

 

[jimmydean]

Excellent buy on that one , Marleaux makes amazing basses and they are well worth the cost . I just bought a 5 string Votan myself ........just couldn't pass it up .

 

[kesslari]

That is stunning. Enjoy!

 

[scuzzy]

One of the best looking single cuts out there. Play it in good health!

 

[cxcxcx]

Handsome - enjoy!

 

[Bar Band Bassman]

OMG ! That’s an absolute masterpiece right there !

I once heard a Marleau "in person" and it was fast and punchy like nothing else, is yours voiced the same way ?

It's got so much flexibility I'll be deep in the learning curve for a while! But, despite appearances, it's got throaty, growly, slappy, fat and round. Plus more!

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[Bar Band Bassman]

I'm not a big fan of single-cut instruments, that's only the second one I've seen that I like the look of.

Four knobs, two switches... can't be that complicated . What do they do?

EVERYTHING! Master volume. Passive tone. Active B/M/T. On/off for bridge mic (trim pot adjustable from rear). Push/pull active/passive. Pan. Series/single coil switch. It's gonna take a while...

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