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  • The ML Volcan

    Meaulnes Laberge is the creator of this line of Canadian made basses, known as ML Basses.



    This is his Volcan Fretted Bass - it comes in 4 and 5-string models as well as a piccolo version.



    FEATURES

    NECK
    3 pieces Maple neck with dual-action rod and ML multi-laminated headstock and heel construction. 16 inch radius fingerboard, 22 frets, white side position dots and 12th fret position ML logo inlay.

    BODY
    Soft Maple from the North West is our first choice for ML Basses body. Light weight, acoustically rich and very stable, this Maple also exhibit interesting contrast and patterns that adds to the character of your instrument.




    FINISH
    Special oil blend all-weather finish. Made to age beautifully, our traditional varnish, not commonly used on factory manufactured guitars, requires advanced hand skill techniques but results in a semi-lust finish that will not cloud, yellow, chip or crack with age or when exposed to various environments.



    THUMBGUARD
    Scratch-free black thumb-guard. Our thumb-guard practical design is made of durable, shock resistant abs and will not shrink or ripple with time. It is also slightly textured for a scratch resistant surface.




    ELECTRONIC COVER
    Threaded-inserts electronic cavity cover. Not screwed directly into the wood but secured by brass inserts and machine screws, the electronic cover will stay and hold each time you have to change the battery. Because plastic battery box holders eventually malfunction after repetitive use, we like our electronic cavity access reliable, self-contained and more customizable for future electronic up-grades or modifications.

    PICKUPS & ELECTRONICS
    Simple but efficient electronic choices is of course crucial and we have selected the right combination to support ML Basses tone and give you a diversified pallet of sounds to choose from. While combining stage and recording consideration, straight through, amplified and/or processed, ML Basses will give you the punch, gain and clarity you need with efficient control.

    Most of our 4 and 5 strings models are offered with ether Aguilar or EMG pickups and in two tone control configurations; full 3 band EQ or tone only.

    Aguilar pickups and preamp. For bassist that want a true classic tone, we picked the Aguilar AG J-70 pickups. These pickups faithfully reproduce the bright and deep tone of the 70's jazz bass pickups. Perfect for slapping, funk, R&B and also many rock styles.

    We use the reputed Aguilar OBP-3 Preamp on all our bass models equipped with a bass/treble/mid EQ. Aguilar preamp have a high headroom, low distortion and reproduce the full dynamic range of your instrument. The controls include a stacked treble/bass pot and a separate mid pot with push/pull frequency selection.

    For bassist that prefers active pickups, we selected the EMG X-Series DCX and CSX pickups. These dual-coil pickups will give you great versatility with extra clean and quiet extended frequency range.

    On ML Volcan and ML Mentor models, we also offer the EMG X-Series TWX dual-mode pickups. These are both single and dual-coil pickups in one with push/pull volume for mode selection. We add two tones and a boost switch for better dynamic control when switching between single or dual-coil.

    Graph Tech saddle pickups. Our ML Mentor Fretless models are also offered with Graph Tech Ghost Saddle Pickups and Acousti-Phonic Preamp. This system tastefully capture the natural sound and acoustic of the instrument which is important for a great fretless bass sound. Also coupled with our choice of a EMG CS mag pickup, both sources can be blended to reach different tones and voices.

    We also add an on/off switch to all our basses. Simple and very convenient!


    HARDWARE
    Hipshot Products tuners and bridge. Hipshot Ultralite are simply one of the best and nicest looking tuners built in the USA. All our fretted basses are equipped with Hipshot A style bridge. We choose Aluminum material for weight and brightness.

    Dunlop Strap Lock buttons - We supply all ML basses with the best proven strap lock on the market.

    Black hardware - Classy, sharp looking and an integral part of ML Basses vibe, black is also less prompt to tarnish with time than chrome, nickel or gold finishes.

    Nut - Graph Tech Black Tusq XL nut. Increasing harmonic content, self-lubricating and extremely durable, Graph Tech Black Tusq XL nut is the perfect fit for ML Basses instruments. Our nut is profiled directly from a raw blank and hand fitted precisely to each neck.

    SPECS

    Scale Length: 34˝
    Body: Light Maple
    Neck: ML 3 pieces bolt-on Maple
    Truss Rod: Dual-action
    Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood
    Frets: 22
    Fingerboard radius: 16˝
    Inlay: 12th fret position ML logo
    Bridge: Hipshot A style Aluminum
    Tuners: Hipshot Y style
    Pickups: Aguilar AG J-70 or EMG DCX/CSX or EMG TWX sets
    Controls: 2 volumes, 2 tones or Aguilar OBP-3 preamp
    Nut: Graph Tech Black Tusq
    Nut Width: 4 strings: 42mm, 5 strings: 48mm
    Strap Buttons: Dunlop Strap Locks
    Strings: GHS Bass Boomers med. Light
    Case: TKL Zero Gravity
    Other: Black ML thumbguard, black hardware, on/off “kill” switch



    The Volcan 4 starts at about $2500.00. She sure is a good looker!!

    For more pix and detailed info on ML Basses, visit his Website.
    Comments 5 Comments
    1. Bassic Bill's Avatar
      Bassic Bill -
      Elmeaux, I don't remember this one being in the Skin Deep competition...I think it would have done well. Nice rig. I want one.
    1. Elmeaux's Avatar
      Elmeaux -
      I am currently scouting some new axes for the new Skin DEEP game. The Volcan is definitely on the list. If anybody has a purty bass they would like featured in the next series, you know where to find me!

      The new game should start in a week or so...with a few changes to draw more interest.

      Stay tuned!!
    1. Bassic Bill's Avatar
      Bassic Bill -
      Coolness! I want to play
    1. Rubbersoul's Avatar
      Rubbersoul -
      Very nice, but $2500.00 is way out of my price range.
    1. TobiasMan's Avatar
      TobiasMan -
      Tasty looking basses. Not too much info on the Website though. I like the plain body or the thumb rest bar better than the thumb guard.
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