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I've only used a Marleaux Sopran so don't have much experience (I sold the Sopran on here earlier in the year - the string tension was a bit much for me), however, from what I saw in the bass, these are beautifully constructed instruments with fantastic attention to detail, superb timbers and excellent ergonomics. This looks like an absolute bargain!

Wow!

Even the cases for these are really cool!

Simple class - a rig that could grace any stage in the world

These look outrageously good for the bargain price! I can't play 35" scale either (that's probably fortunate!)

These are almost unbelievably good - the most playable bass I’ve owned - my go to for almost anything. Doesn’t look like this has crown inlays though. Does it come with the case? Also, any details re: condition?

Thanks, much appreciated - I was thinking a short. I'll inspect quickly now but out at a gig tonight. I'll investigate more tomorrow and get back! Cheers, Loz

Hi all, anybody have any ideas about this? I was playing my Spector (US active with Agi OBP3) when it died quickly. I replaced the single 9v battery and after about 2-3 minutes, the sound faded, spluttered and died again. I took out the (new Duracell Industrial) battery and it was very hot - it had only been in the bass a few minutes. Anybody know what might be causing this? The bass doesn't have a passive option so it's useless without the active in full working order. Any ideas are very welcome - especially those that might suggest a fix! Cheers, Loz

Absolutely lovely, Yamaha was building some incredibly high quality basses at this time - a great adaptation of the P here

Hurrah, somebody will be delighted!

A ridiculous situation. Best seller on BC, beautiful, industry standard pre, and expensive case and ears included.

PMd

If it wasn’t for those sunken knobs and switches, this would be sold - all very personal taste of course, but sinking apart, for me at least, a beautiful and very useable bass

Always wanted one of these - this one looks beautiful! Extraordinary level of innovation in this one instrument - a massive re-think of the possible and desirable. An instrument of its time but for all time.

These do come up, though only very rarely - there was a plate (without saddles) on Reverb for around £100. Very impressive, robust bridges though frequently in rough condition. I'm a big fan of the Precision Special - nicely built and very powerful but often very heavy. I managed to damage the circuit in mine so sold the bass cheaply - I should have either kept it or taken off some of the lovely hardware.