Best Marcus Miller 4-String Basses 2025

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Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Unique Designs For Specialty Applications For Experimental Music For Custom Features For Alternative Styles For Distinctive Sound

BRANDS: Sadowsky Ibanez Harley Benton Warwick Music Man Sterling by Music Man Yamaha Sandberg Marcus Miller Höfner Epiphone Jackson Spector Rickenbacker Lakland Cort Danelectro Fodera

Marcus Miller Z7-4 Burgundy - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Marcus Miller Z7-4 Burgundy

by Marcus Miller

Experimental Music Unique Designs Custom Features

Key Feature:

• Standard four-string configuration

✓ PROS

• Perfect for most musical styles
• Classic bass foundation

✗ CONS

• Limited low-end extension vs 5-string
• No high C string for extended range

Marcus Miller Z7-4 BurgundyElectric BassNew Z Series with J and humbucker pickups and premium hardwareBody:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (4 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 586965

$593

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Marcus Miller M2 WHP 2nd Gen - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Marcus Miller M2 WHP 2nd Gen

by Marcus Miller

Distinctive Sound Custom Features Unique Designs

Key Feature:

• Perfect for most musical styles

✓ PROS

• Versatile tonal range
• Standard four-string configuration

✗ CONS

• No high C string for extended range
• Less range than extended scale basses

Marcus Miller M2 WHP 2nd GenElectric BassBody: MahoganyNeck: MapleFretboard: Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)C neck...

⭐ 4.8/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 446387

$391

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Marcus Miller Z3-4 Silver Sparkle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Marcus Miller Z3-4 Silver Sparkle

by Marcus Miller

Alternative Styles Experimental Music Distinctive Sound

Key Feature:

• Versatile tonal range

✓ PROS

• Versatile tonal range
• Wide variety of pickup configurations

✗ CONS

• May need alternate tunings for some styles
• No high C string for extended range

Marcus Miller Z3-4 Silver SparkleElectric BassBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: MapleEdgeless fingerboard: RosewoodBlack dot...

⭐ 4.8/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 610509

$494

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Marcus Miller M2 TBK 2nd Gen - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Marcus Miller M2 TBK 2nd Gen

by Marcus Miller

Unique Designs Experimental Music Specialty Applications

Key Feature:

• Perfect for most musical styles

✓ PROS

• Perfect for most musical styles
• Classic bass foundation

✗ CONS

• May need alternate tunings for some styles
• Limited low-end extension vs 5-string

Marcus Miller M2 TBK 2nd GenElectric BassBody: Mahogany (Swietenia)Neck: MapleNeck profile: CFretboard: Rosewood...

⭐ 4.5/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 446386

$395

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Marcus Miller Z7-4 3-Tone Sunburst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Marcus Miller Z7-4 3-Tone Sunburst

by Marcus Miller

Experimental Music Alternative Styles Distinctive Sound

Key Feature:

• Classic bass foundation

✓ PROS

• Perfect for most musical styles
• Wide variety of pickup configurations

✗ CONS

• Less range than extended scale basses
• No high C string for extended range

Marcus Miller Z7-4 3-Tone SunburstElectric BassBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleFingerboard inlays:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 584190

$548

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Marcus Miller Z3-4 Sparkle Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Marcus Miller Z3-4 Sparkle Black

by Marcus Miller

Alternative Styles Distinctive Sound Specialty Applications

Key Feature:

• Classic bass foundation

✓ PROS

• Wide variety of pickup configurations
• Standard four-string configuration

✗ CONS

• Less range than extended scale basses
• May need alternate tunings for some styles

Marcus Miller Z3-4 Sparkle BlackElectric BassZ SeriesBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleBlack dot...

⭐ 4.8/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 584158

$494

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Marcus Miller M7 Swamp Ash 4st TBK 2nd Gen - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Marcus Miller M7 Swamp Ash 4st TBK 2nd Gen

by Marcus Miller

Alternative Styles Specialty Applications Experimental Music

Key Feature:

• Classic bass foundation

✓ PROS

• Versatile tonal range
• Classic bass foundation

✗ CONS

• Standard tuning limitations
• Less range than extended scale basses

Marcus Miller M7 Swamp Ash 4st TBK 2nd GenElectric BassSwamp ash bodyMaple topBolt-on neck: mapleNeck profile: CEbony...

⭐ 4.9/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 446247

$930

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Marcus Miller Z3-4 Antique White - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Marcus Miller Z3-4 Antique White

by Marcus Miller

Distinctive Sound Unique Designs Custom Features

Key Feature:

• Wide variety of pickup configurations

✓ PROS

• Standard four-string configuration
• Wide variety of pickup configurations

✗ CONS

• No high C string for extended range
• Less range than extended scale basses

Marcus Miller Z3-4 Antique WhiteElectric BassZ SeriesBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleBlack dot...

⭐ 4.7/5 (39 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 584165

$494

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Marcus Miller Z3-4 Rosegold - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Marcus Miller Z3-4 Rosegold

by Marcus Miller

Custom Features Unique Designs Experimental Music

Key Feature:

• Versatile tonal range

✓ PROS

• Versatile tonal range
• Wide variety of pickup configurations

✗ CONS

• May need alternate tunings for some styles
• Less range than extended scale basses

Marcus Miller Z3-4 RosegoldElectric BassZ SeriesBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleFingerboard inlays:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 584177

$494

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Marcus Miller Z7-4 Mint - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.7/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Marcus Miller Z7-4 Mint

by Marcus Miller

Custom Features Distinctive Sound Unique Designs

Key Feature:

• Versatile tonal range

✓ PROS

• Classic bass foundation
• Wide variety of pickup configurations

✗ CONS

• Standard tuning limitations
• No high C string for extended range

Marcus Miller Z7-4 MintElectric BassBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleFingerboard inlays: black...

⭐ 4.7/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 584198

$604

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Marcus Miller Z7-4 Antique White - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.5/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Marcus Miller Z7-4 Antique White

by Marcus Miller

Unique Designs Distinctive Sound Custom Features

Key Feature:

• Standard four-string configuration

✓ PROS

• Versatile tonal range
• Classic bass foundation

✗ CONS

• May need alternate tunings for some styles
• Standard tuning limitations

Marcus Miller Z7-4 Antique WhiteElectric BassBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: EbonyWhite dot fingerboard...

⭐ 4.5/5 (41 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 584203

$659

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Marcus Miller Z7-4 Natural Swamp Ash - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.6/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Marcus Miller Z7-4 Natural Swamp Ash

by Marcus Miller

Specialty Applications Experimental Music Alternative Styles

Key Feature:

• Classic bass foundation

✓ PROS

• Perfect for most musical styles
• Wide variety of pickup configurations

✗ CONS

• Standard tuning limitations
• Less range than extended scale basses

Marcus Miller Z7-4 Natural Swamp AshElectric BassNew Z Series with J and humbucker pickup and premium hardwareBody:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 584188

$769

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Marcus Miller Z3-4 Blue - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.8/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Marcus Miller Z3-4 Blue

by Marcus Miller

Specialty Applications Unique Designs Custom Features

Key Feature:

• Versatile tonal range

✓ PROS

• Perfect for most musical styles
• Wide variety of pickup configurations

✗ CONS

• May need alternate tunings for some styles
• Standard tuning limitations

Marcus Miller Z3-4 BlueElectric BassZ SeriesBody: MahoganyBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard: MapleFingerboard inlays:...

⭐ 4.8/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 584173

$490

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Marcus Miller Z7-4 Skyburst Sparkle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.7/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Marcus Miller Z7-4 Skyburst Sparkle

by Marcus Miller

Distinctive Sound Experimental Music Alternative Styles

Key Feature:

• Classic bass foundation

✓ PROS

• Wide variety of pickup configurations
• Perfect for most musical styles

✗ CONS

• Less range than extended scale basses
• Limited low-end extension vs 5-string

Marcus Miller Z7-4 Skyburst SparkleElectric BassBody: AlderBolt-on neck: MapleEdgeless fingerboard: MapleBlack dot...

⭐ 4.7/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 610503

$659

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Marcus Miller M7 4st TBL 2nd Gen - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.5/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Marcus Miller M7 4st TBL 2nd Gen

by Marcus Miller

Specialty Applications Custom Features Alternative Styles

Key Feature:

• Classic bass foundation

✓ PROS

• Versatile tonal range
• Perfect for most musical styles

✗ CONS

• Limited low-end extension vs 5-string
• Standard tuning limitations

Marcus Miller M7 4st TBL 2nd GenElectric BassAlder bodyMaple topBolt-on neck: mapleNeck profile: CEbony...

⭐ 4.5/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 446234

$758

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How to Choose the Best 4-String Basses

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced 4-string basses typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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Marcus Miller Z7-4 3-Tone Sunburst

Marcus Miller Z3-4 Sparkle Black

Marcus Miller M7 Swamp Ash 4st TBK 2nd Gen

Marcus Miller Z3-4 Antique White

Marcus Miller Z3-4 Rosegold

Marcus Miller Z7-4 Mint

Marcus Miller Z7-4 Antique White

Marcus Miller Z7-4 Natural Swamp Ash

Marcus Miller Z3-4 Blue

Marcus Miller Z7-4 Skyburst Sparkle

Marcus Miller M7 4st TBL 2nd Gen

How to Choose the Best 4-String Basses

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