Bacci Marleo 4-String Active Bass Satin Bosco

Bacci Marleo 4-String Active Bass | Boutique Italian Craftsmanship Meets Modern Performance

Built in Italy by Bacci Guitars, the Marleo 4-String blends timeless design with premium components for players who demand exceptional tone, effortless playability, and boutique-level craftsmanship. Featuring a lightweight red alder body, a beautifully figured one-piece maple neck, and a powerful Nordstrand pickup and preamp combination, this bass delivers everything from warm vintage punch to modern hi-fi clarity.

Its satin Bosco finish highlights the instrument's understated elegance, while the aged nitro neck provides a smooth, broken-in feel from the very first note. Whether you're recording in the studio or performing live, the Marleo offers remarkable articulation, dynamic response, and professional-grade reliability.

Premium Tonewoods & Boutique Construction

The Marleo pairs a solid red alder body with a one-piece figured maple neck, creating a balanced instrument with excellent sustain, fast attack, and rich harmonic detail. The 12" fingerboard radius and comfortable neck profile make long playing sessions effortless, while the satin body finish and aged nitro neck offer a refined vintage-inspired feel.

Distinctive epoxy resin inlays add a unique handcrafted touch that reflects Bacci's attention to detail.

Nordstrand Electronics for Incredible Versatility

At the heart of the Marleo is a premium Nordstrand P/MM pickup configuration, combining the familiar warmth and punch of a split-coil Precision-style pickup with the aggressive growl and clarity of a Music Man-style humbucker.

A Nordstrand 3-band active preamp gives you extensive tonal control without sacrificing musicality. The intuitive control layout includes:

• Master Volume
• Pickup Blend
• Passive Tone Control
• 3-Band Active EQ

From vintage soul and classic rock to modern funk, fusion, gospel, and progressive styles, the Marleo adapts effortlessly to virtually any musical setting.

Professional Hardware

Every hardware component has been selected for maximum stability and performance. Hipshot Ultralite tuners reduce neck dive while providing precise tuning stability, and the custom Bacci brass bridge enhances sustain, resonance, and note definition.

Additional premium appointments include:

• Dual-action truss rod with spoke wheel adjustment
• Pearl White Special pickguard
• Chrome hardware throughout
• Dogal Vintage Nickel 45-105 strings

Specifications

Body

• Shape: Marleo
• Body: Solid Red Alder
• Finish: Satin Bosco

Neck

• One-piece Figured Maple
• Nitro Aged Finish
• 22 Frets
• 12" Radius
• 34" Scale Length
• Epoxy Resin Inlays

Electronics

• Nordstrand P Neck Pickup
• Nordstrand MM Bridge Pickup
• Nordstrand Audio 3-Band Active Preamp
• Controls: Volume, Blend, Passive Tone, 3-Band Active EQ

Hardware

• Hipshot Ultralite Chrome Tuners
• Original Bacci Brass Bridge (Chrome)
• Pearl White Special Pickguard
• Chrome Knobs
• Dual-Action Truss Rod with Spoke Wheel
• Dogal Vintage Nickel 45-105 Strings

The Bacci Marleo 4-String Active Bass is a boutique instrument that combines Italian craftsmanship with world-class components, offering exceptional versatility, premium feel, and inspiring tone for discerning bass players. It is equally at home on stage, in the studio, or anywhere uncompromising performance is required.