Marcus Miller M2 5 WHP 2nd Gen
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Marcus Miller
M2 5 WHP 2nd Gen
Product Info
Article Number:
446385
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
M2 5 WHP 2nd Gen
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$460.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The M2 5 WHP 2nd Gen is a seriously impressive bass for the money. The mahogany body and Marcus Blue pickups give it a powerful, defined sound, while the Heritage-3 EQ allows for a surprising amount of tonal flexibility. It's a fantastic option for gigging musicians looking for a quality 5-string without a premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller M2 5 WHP 2nd Gen
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Mahogany (Swietenia)
- Neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
- Neck profile: C
- Scale: 889 mm
- Nut width: 45 mm
- 24 Medium frets
- Pickups: 2 Marcus Blue humbuckers
- Marcus Heritage-3 electronics with Frequency Control
- Controls: Volume/Tone (dual pot)
- pickup blender
- treble
- middle / middle frequency (dual pot)
- bass
- Active / Passive mini toggle switch
- Colour: White pearl
- Made by Sire
PROS
- • Mahogany body provides a warm, resonant foundation for a rich tone.
- • Marcus Blue humbuckers deliver a punchy, articulate low-end with clarity.
- • Heritage-3 electronics offer flexible EQ shaping for diverse musical styles.
- • Maple neck with a comfortable C profile promotes fast, fluid playing.
CONS
- • Mahogany body can feel a bit weighty, especially for extended playing.
- • Rosewood fretboard may require occasional oiling to prevent dryness.
- • While versatile, the pickup voicing leans towards modern funk/Motown.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany (Swietenia)
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
Pickups
2 Marcus Blue humbuckers
Scale Length
889 mm
Frets
24 Medium
Strings
5-String
Weight
Approximately 11.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's more streamlined than some, offering broad but effective adjustments – less surgical, more about shaping the overall character.
The C profile is fairly standard, but the 45mm nut width provides ample room, making it generally comfortable even for larger hands.
It shines with clean, slightly overdriven tones; it can handle distortion, but the Marcus Blue pickups are best suited to a more defined, articulate sound.
