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MARLEAUX Contra

Marleaux www.marleaux-bass.com $12,200

We’ve seen many a Marleaux bass here over the years—and the one thing that always stands out from this German luthier is the time, effort and skill that has been employed in the design and construction of the instruments. At first sight, this semi-acoustic Contra bass seems to be no exception, with dramatic visuals that recall a classic

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