Bacci Marleo 4-String Active Bass Radiance Foresta

Bacci Marleo 4-String Active Bass | Short-Scale Comfort, Boutique Italian Tone

The Bacci Marleo 4-String 32" Active Bass combines the effortless playability of a short-scale instrument with the premium craftsmanship and professional performance expected from a boutique Italian build. Finished in the striking Radiance Foresta satin finish, this bass offers exceptional comfort, rich tonal versatility, and elegant handcrafted details throughout.

Featuring a lightweight red alder body, figured maple neck with ebony fingerboard, premium Kloppmann pickups, and a Nordstrand active preamp, the Marleo delivers vintage-inspired character with modern flexibility for today's demanding bass players.

Boutique Construction with Exceptional Playability

Built around a resonant red alder body, the Marleo produces a balanced, articulate voice with excellent sustain and dynamic response. The 32-inch scale length provides a comfortable feel, reduced string tension, and effortless playability while maintaining the punch and clarity required for professional performance.

The figured maple neck is paired with a smooth ebony fingerboard, while the aged nitro finish creates the comfortable feel of a well-loved vintage instrument. Distinctive epoxy resin inlays complete the bass's boutique aesthetic.

Kloppmann PJ Electronics with Nordstrand Power

The Marleo features a premium Kloppmann PJ pickup configuration, combining the warmth and authority of a P-style pickup with the articulation and definition of a J-style bridge pickup.

This versatile setup allows players to move seamlessly between vintage thump, articulate fingerstyle tones, aggressive pick attack, and modern slap sounds.

A Nordstrand Audio 3-Band Active Preamp expands the tonal possibilities even further, offering precise control without sacrificing the natural character of the instrument.

Controls include:

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

From classic rock and blues to funk, jazz, soul, and contemporary pop, the Marleo adapts effortlessly to virtually any musical setting.

Premium Hardware for Professional Performance

Every component has been selected to maximize performance, reliability, and tonal integrity. Hipshot Ultralite tuners improve balance and tuning stability, while the custom Bacci brass bridge enhances sustain, resonance, and note definition.

Additional premium features include:

• Tortoise Special 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: Radiance Foresta Satin

Neck

• Figured Maple Neck
• Ebony Fingerboard
• Nitro Aged Finish
• 22 Frets
• 12" Radius
• 32" Scale Length
• Epoxy Resin Inlays

Electronics

• Kloppmann P4 Neck Pickup
• Kloppmann J5 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
• Tortoise Special Pickguard
• Chrome Knobs
• Dual-Action Truss Rod with Spoke Wheel
• Dogal Vintage Nickel 45-105 Strings

The Bacci Marleo 32" Active PJ Bass delivers the comfort of a short-scale design, the musicality of premium Kloppmann pickups, and the flexibility of a Nordstrand active preamp, making it an outstanding choice for players seeking boutique craftsmanship and exceptional tone in a highly versatile instrument.