Holy moly what a bass! -- Marleaux Contra 5 string Demo/Review -- Nick Latham
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- Опубліковано 25 лип 2024
- 'NICKO_1' - my debut album - OUT NOW!
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DISCLAIMER: I was not paid by Promenade Music nor the instrument manufacturer to make this video. All opinions are my own and genuine.
My DIY debut album 'NICKO_1' is OUT NOW!
It would mean the world to me if you gave it a spin. Thank you.
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I bought this bass, untried, mainly due to this review. And what a bass!
Love that fat second tone with the bridge pickup. What a monster of an instrument!
Hi, Nick. It's been a while!
Gorgeous instrument, and what a clean tone.
I agree with you in the "instruments that do the job" bit.
Also, your reviews and demos are killer. You really showcase very well all the instruments, and not yourself. Your mixing of fast and slow paced bits are exactly what is needed in videos like these, I think.
Good to see you back!
Cheers!
Thank you Igor, nice of you to say!
Super great demo/review man! And what an incredible instrument! I'd really love to try one some day.
Thanks a lot! Yeah, if you're ever lucky enough to stumble upon one in a shop, drop everything you're doing, cancel any appointments, and have a play on it!!
No, you've NOT said enough! Not by a long-chalk. Another great, and entertaining, demo.
I could have talked forever about this thing! And despite trying to keep it short, it's still the longest bass demo video I've done... Haha! :)
Wow sounds amazing
I think I'm in love. What an instrument!!!
I visit it at the shop from time to time... just to say hi...
GREAT REVIEW
As a studio guy who's niche is homemade boutique stuff, this bass is DEFINITELY on my list of things I need for my space! Fantastic review! Even though I'm like 2 years late...
And I'm 6 months late replying to your comment... Did you ever end up ordering one Yoni? A truly incredible instrument!
I’m late to
This is definetly my dream bass.
One of the best bass guitar reviews I've seen :-) Shame the guitar is out of my budget!
Cool!
badass bass
Love bass
es un bass expectacular su sonido warm profundo pero donde estan los stores para comprar
Wow that sounds amazing! I might be in the minority on the looks of it here, definitely not for me. The actually construction is perfect though. Great playing too.
Oooh! What a beaut
That thing is sweeeet
Спасибо
It is my life goal, that before death takes me, I will own one of these amazing things.
I wish you luck Lars!! They are truly wonderful instruments.
But how does it sound in the context of a band, though? Does it sit well in a mix like a pbass can? Thanks for the awesome review. 👊
Good question, I've never used one in a band context. It can do pretty much anything though so frankly I'd be incredibly surprised if it was difficult to sit in a mix.
IT SOUNDS FReaKinG GOOD DUDE!
This really is a gorgeous instrument. If you have the time I'm sure we'd all appreciate a little more jams, covers, works-in-progress, and other tidbits, should you have the time!
Now I have my new recording space I will be making a lot more videos! I like making short vids as well, I put those on Instagram so you should follow me on there if you don't already! That goes for everyone reading this! My thing is @itsnickonbass.
That's awesome! We're stoked to see more, and I'll definitely be following on IG
🔞🈴 vintage 2003 to be legal in the states ?
What a nice seeming young man
It sounds nice. I just don't really like the looks of it. It seems like a C bout is there for no good reason other than to make it look like a gamba-style double bass ie. style over function. That said, I don't at all mind a single-cut bass - my main bass is an Imperial MG - and I haven't seen them for very long. Maybe it'll grow on me?
wow
I know... 🤤
First! The thing is amazing!
Crazy how good it is!
BedroomBassist i still remember you jaming out to chemical plant zone....
Haha yikes! Thanks for sticking around since then!
BedroomBassist my first video on my channel i played some bass and had to bust that out, couldnt help it lol
5:09 !!! what a tune!
Haha, oh yes, a timeless classic. A TIMELESS CLASSIC. :P
BedroomBassist it really is! Like, really! Haha
Fantastic review, Nick! Glad to see you're back. If you absolutely had to describe something negative about this bass, what would that be?
Well, there is one thing that I genuinely forgot to mention. The strap button is a bit inconvenient. It's on the back of the bass and my strap fell off a few times. That being said, I'm sure if you have the right kind of strap, it wouldn't be an issue... but uh... that's honestly it. I'm sat here scratching my head trying to think of anything else. I guess the only other potential negative comes from the context in which you think about the design of this bass. The way it looks is so "out-there" that it probably would be out of place on stage in some styles of music, like, I can't imagine Paramore or Ariana Grande's bassist playing one of these. So it's not necessarily the most realistically usable looking instrument maybe if you're in the live session world? But if you're a solo bassist with or without a band, or in a jazz band, or classical ensemble, it would be awesome for sure. That isn't really a negative is it though? It all depends on the context like I said. So uh yeah the strap button. That's about it. Haha!
EDIT: Forgot to say thanks for the kind words! My name's Nick though. Hahaha!
BedroomBassist Sorry about that, the auto correct got me again hahaha. Thanks again for the fabulous review, Nick ;)
5:10
Does it djent?
Hahahaha. Ya know what, I bet it does. I didn't test that as I don't have the gear for it. But I bet if you have the bass on the setting in the third demo clip (1:30), play with a pick, through the pedals / rig required for dj0nT, it would be thunderous.
I absolutely believe that. I'm just an amateur guitarist, but I've mucked around with tones, rigs, various virtual setups, and all around rigs, physical and virtual, and I absolutely believe that this instrument has all the potential to have an incredibly chunky, rough, and full sounding thud to leave the next periphery track with something to be desired. Much love, though, Nolly. Such a versatile sounding bass guitar
buy for me one
33.3♾” THATS AWESOME?
~ Oh Yeah ~...greetings from 2 german musicans ( Sitar & Tanpura )...
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Hi Nick! This model have only 34 inch scale option?
Yes def too good for the outside world xD it would stress me out while carrying around I would have very bad anxieties ugh..
You need more light bulbs.
Yeah you're right. When I was testing my new setup a couple of days ago the natural light through my window seemed like plenty. But here's the the thing... the weather was miserable yesterday, dark and gloomy all day. So I did the best I could with what the sky dealt me! Need some lights so I can avoid any issues again. :)