Sandberg Marlowe DK Aged Marley Blue

The Sandberg Marlowe DK gives passive J-style tones a Marley Blue identity

The Sandberg Marlowe DK Aged Marley Blue combines a striking color with an intuitive, passive electronics set. This four-string J-style bass guitar is a new instrument with an aged finish, so the worn-in look is intentional and not a result of previous ownership. The alder body and Canadian Hard Rock Maple neck form the foundation. Block inlays give the fretboard a recognizable accent. For bassists who prefer to shape their sound through pickup balance and playing technique, the appeal lies in the straightforward controls: you choose a tone and can then focus entirely on the groove.

The two Sandberg Alnico single-coils offer different characteristics that you can blend using the balance control. Give the neck pickup more prominence when you want a round foundation, or emphasize the bridge pickup for more definition in a rhythmic part. With the passive tone control, you can roll off the highs for a softer accompaniment or let more attack shine through. This allows you to explore various roles within soul, funk, pop, and rock without needing an active equalizer. Your playing position and dynamics remain essential tools: the same setting can react very differently under your fingers than it does with a pick.

This Marlowe DK has a scale length of 34 inches, or 864 millimeters. The fretboard has 22 frets and a 14-inch radius. The neck features the Marlowe DK profile and the block inlays mark the positions. Volume, balance, and tone keep the controls simple during rehearsals and gigs. A Sandberg bridge and chrome-colored tuners complete the hardware. The specified instrument weight is 3.67 kilograms. The included gig bag makes transport to a studio session, rehearsal room, or gig practical, without the need to find a separate bag.

Find your favorite balance between the two pickups and let this Marlowe DK in Aged Marley Blue add color to your bass lines.