Markbass F1 Navigator 4 Black Bk Rw
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Navigator: A Scientific Tribute at the Heart of the F1 Range
The name NAVIGATOR pays tribute to scientist Enrico Fermi and the coded message announcing the first controlled chain reaction. In the spirit of the F1 range, this bass emphasizes a "no compromise" artisanal approach: a stage instrument with a strong character, where the choice of highly resonant Val di Fiemme spruce, pickup placement, and active electronics are designed to respect and amplify the instrument's natural acoustic qualities.
For Whom and Which Styles?
The Markbass F1 Navigator 4 is aimed at intermediate to advanced bassists who want an expressive bass, sensitive to touch and capable of covering multiple registers without struggling in the mix. Its 4-string format and long scale length make it comfortable in funk, jazz/fusion, pop, rock, and contemporary music, with a precise response that highlights both fingerstyle and pick playing.
Sound
The body made of Val di Fiemme spruce (light and very resonant) delivers a bright attack, great projection, and an "acoustic" feel in the response while maintaining the stability of an electric bass. The combination of maple neck + maple fingerboard enhances definition and clarity, ideal for articulated lines and clean slap. The MBP Style/Humbucker (separable) pickup allows switching from a dense and powerful tone to more open and sharp colors. Finally, the MARKBASS INSTRUMENT PRE preamp with active/passive 3-band EQ offers real control: fine sculpting of lows/mids/highs, or a return to a more organic approach in passive mode.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
The F1 Navigator 4 is delivered in a MARKBASS DELUXE case, convenient for daily transport and protection. For any other accessories (strap, stand, spare string set), it is recommended to verify the exact standards required by your setup (mounting type, string length, dimensions) to ensure perfect compatibility.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | H | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Left handed | No | Electronics | Active |
| Strings | Steel | Electroacoustic | No |
| Nbr of strings | 4 | Color | Black |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 20 | Hardware | Black |
| Body | Val di Fiemme spruce Navigator original ShapeDesign | Scale length | 34" / 864 mm |
| Headstock | MARK Double Shape Matching | String spacing | 19 mm / 0.75" |
| Neck | maple, COMFORT C profile | Preamp | MARKBASS INSTRUMENT PRE with active/passive 3-band EQ |
| Frets | 20 | Pickups | MBP Style/Humbucker (separable) |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Markbass F1 Navigator 4 suitable for funk and jazz fusion?
Its 4-string format, 34-inch (864 mm) scale length, and 19 mm string spacing promote precise articulation. The Val di Fiemme spruce body provides a bright attack and resonant response. Both slap playing and fingerstyle or pick techniques are thus enhanced.
What tone does the separable MBP Style/Humbucker pickup offer?
The MBP Style/Humbucker pickup can deliver a dense and powerful tone, or more open and cutting sounds thanks to its coil-splitting feature.
Can the bass operate in passive mode?
The MARKBASS INSTRUMENT PRE electronics feature a 3-band EQ with active/passive modes. It is therefore possible to adjust bass, mid, and treble actively, then switch to a more organic passive sound. The pickups remain MBP Style/Humbucker with coil-splitting.
What are the characteristics of the neck and fingerboard?
The neck is maple with a COMFORT C profile, while the fingerboard is rosewood. The bass has 20 frets and uses a long 864 mm scale length.
Is a case included with this black bass?
This instrument comes with a MARKBASS DELUXE case for transport and protection.
