Noguera Expression Plus 5 Custom

Made in the workshops of Christian Noguera in France.
Alder body with flamed walnut table.
Bridge design Noguera with tailpiece and ebony bridge and brass saddles.
Bolt-on maple with rosewood wenge.
24 frets fret + 0.
2 single-coil pickups with Crel developed, wooden covers.
Active electronics Noguera: Volume, Balance, Bass, Treble, Switch Active / Passive.

UTILIZATION

Broad handle fine but extremely enjoyable to play.
It is very light and balance and perfect.
Very easy access to acute.

SOUNDS

The sound palette is extensive.
We have some nice round or pinched, mushy or ultra-precise, or a snapping sound and dug a few turns of potentiometers sounds.
This is a very versatile bass, but not without character. A good growl and its wooded whatever setting is obtained.
I use both to play pop, progressive rock, fusion, jazz and the sound is great every time.
Note that it is quite sensitive to radiation from lights and other electronic devices, so I put 9 to that point.

OVERALL OPINION

This is a beautiful bass, well finished, ergonomic and whose sound is beautiful: what more.
Newfoundland is a bit expensive but do not forget that it is an instrument maker, made with precision and attention and we feel by playing.
Used one finds at good prices.
I do not regret my choice.