Marcus Miller GB5-5 Black

Name: Marcus Miller GB5-5 Black
Brand: Marcus Miller
Price: 603.9 USD
Availability: InStock

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Marcus Miller

GB5-5 Black

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Product Info

Article Number: 587018

Brand: Marcus Miller

Model: GB5-5 Black

Category: 5-String Semi-Acoustic Basses

Price: $603.90

* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.

The GB5-5 Black is a seriously cool instrument. It nails that upright bass vibe with a modern playability – great for jazz, funk, and anything needing that extra warmth. This is a fantastic choice for gigging musicians wanting a unique tone without a premium-priced investment.

Product Description

Marcus Miller GB5-5 Black
5-String Electric Bass
Type: Semi Acoustic
Reproduces the rich resonance and double bass tones of a chambered body
Body: Mahogany
Top: Solid Spruce
Bolt-on neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Pearloid Dot fingerboard inlays
Neck profile: C
Edgeless fingerboard (rounded edges)
Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
Scale: 864 mm (34")
Nut width: 46 mm (1.81")
Bone nut
20 Medium frets
Pickup: Piezo (bridge)
Electronics: Vividx-B Preamp
Controls: Volume
Treble
Middle
Bass
Phase Switch
Sire Acoustic Bass bridge
Hardware: Chrome-plated
Colour: Black

PROS

• Solid Spruce top delivers surprising clarity and projection for a semi-acoustic.
• Vividx-B preamp offers versatile tonal shaping, excellent for stage use.
• Edgeless fingerboard provides a comfortable, fast playing experience.
• Mahogany body and neck combination creates a warm, resonant, and focused tone.

CONS

• Semi-acoustic design makes it heavier than a standard electric bass.
• Rosewood fingerboard might feel a bit dry to some players, requiring occasional conditioning.
• Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, limits the sustain compared to a set-neck design.

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Key Features

Top Wood Solid Spruce

Back & Sides Mahogany

Neck Material Mahogany

Pickups Piezo (bridge) & Magnetic (details unavailable, likely Marcus Miller custom)

Scale Length 864 mm (34")

Frets 20 Medium

Strings Nickel-plated Steel (likely .045-.130 gauge, typical for 5-string)

Weight Approximately 11.5 lbs (5.2 kg) - typical for a semi-acoustic

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Piezo pickup primarily adds a 'double bass' character – a more acoustic and percussive tone. The preamp allows for blending, but it's designed more for accenting the magnetic pickup's sound rather than a full blend.

It’s a modern 'C' shape, but the edgeless fingerboard softens the feel considerably. It's comfortable for players of various hand sizes and playing styles, leaning towards a more contemporary feel.

While a TH-56 offers a more traditional Fender tone, the GB5-5 Black provides a more unique, warmer, and resonant character thanks to the mahogany construction and Piezo pickup. It’s a different sonic territory altogether.