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Bacci Marleo 4-String Active Bass | Italian Boutique Precision with Modern Versatility
Designed and handcrafted in Italy, the Bacci Marleo 4-String is a boutique bass built for musicians who demand uncompromising tone, premium craftsmanship, and exceptional playability. Finished in an elegant Velvet Nero matte black, this instrument pairs classic aesthetics with world-class components, delivering everything from vintage warmth to modern punch with remarkable clarity.
Featuring a lightweight red alder body, a figured maple neck with an ebony fingerboard, and a versatile Nordstrand electronics package, the Marleo is equally at home in the studio, on stage, or wherever precision and reliability matter most.
Premium Tonewoods & Boutique Feel
The Marleo combines a solid red alder body with a figured maple neck and premium ebony fingerboard, creating an instrument with excellent sustain, articulate note definition, and a fast, responsive feel. The smooth aged nitro finish on the neck offers the comfort of a well-played vintage instrument, while the 12" radius and 22-fret layout provide effortless playability across the entire fingerboard.
Elegant epoxy resin and mother-of-pearl inlays complete the refined boutique aesthetic.
Nordstrand Electronics for Unlimited Tonal Flexibility
Loaded with a Nordstrand P-style neck pickup and a Nordstrand MM humbucker, the Marleo covers an impressive tonal range. From deep vintage lows and rich midrange punch to articulate modern growl, this bass adapts effortlessly to virtually any genre.
The Nordstrand Audio 3-Band Active Preamp provides extensive tonal shaping while retaining the natural character of the instrument. Controls include:
- Master Volume
- Pickup Blend
- Passive Tone
- 3-Band Active EQ
Whether you're playing rock, jazz, funk, gospel, fusion, or contemporary pop, the Marleo delivers professional-grade versatility with exceptional dynamic response.
Boutique Hardware Built to Perform
Every detail has been carefully selected for performance and reliability. Hipshot Ultralite tuners provide outstanding tuning stability while reducing overall weight, and the custom Bacci brass bridge maximizes sustain, resonance, and note definition.
Premium appointments include:
- Carbon fiber pickguard
- Original Bacci chrome brass bridge
- Chrome hardware
- Dual-action truss rod with spoke wheel adjustment
- Dogal Vintage Nickel 45-105 strings
Specifications
Body
- Shape: Marleo
- Body: Solid Red Alder
- Finish: Velvet Nero Matte
Neck
- Figured Maple Neck
- Ebony Fingerboard
- Nitro Aged Finish
- 22 Frets
- 12" Radius
- 34" Scale Length
- Epoxy Resin & Mother-of-Pearl 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 Chrome Brass Bridge
- Carbon Fiber Pickguard
- Chrome Knobs
- Dual-Action Truss Rod with Spoke Wheel
- Dogal Vintage Nickel 45-105 Strings
The Bacci Marleo 4-String Active Bass combines boutique Italian craftsmanship, premium materials, and industry-leading Nordstrand electronics to create a versatile professional instrument with exceptional tone, effortless playability, and unmistakable stage presence.
