Marcus Miller M2 TBL 2nd Gen

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Marcus Miller M2 TBL 2nd Gen

Marcus Miller

M2 TBL 2nd Gen

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 446368
Model: M2 TBL 2nd Gen
Price: $328.90

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The M2 TBL 2nd Gen is a seriously impressive bass for the price. It's got a warm, punchy tone thanks to the mahogany body and those Marcus Blue pickups, and the Heritage-3 electronics give you a ton of control. This is a fantastic option for gigging musicians or students looking for a quality instrument without breaking the bank.

Product Description

  • Marcus Miller M2 TBL 2nd Gen
  • Electric Bass
  • Body: Mahogany
  • Neck: Maple
  • Fretboard: Maple
  • Neck profile: C
  • Scale: 864 mm
  • Nut width: 38 mm
  • 24 Medium frets
  • Pickups: 2 Marcus Blue humbucker
  • Marcus Heritage-3 electronics with frequency control
  • Controllers: Volume / Tone (Dual Pot)
  • Pickup Blender
  • Treble
  • Middle / Middle Frequency (Dual Pot)
  • Bass
  • Active / Passive mini-switch
  • Colour: Transparent blue
  • Made by Sire
PROS
  • • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant low-end tones.
  • • Marcus Blue humbuckers offer a surprisingly articulate, modern sound.
  • • Heritage-3 electronics provide extensive tonal shaping possibilities.
  • • Maple neck and fretboard ensure comfortable playability and clean intonation.
CONS
  • • Mahogany body can make it feel slightly heavier than some basses.
  • • Transparent blue finish can show fingerprints easily.
  • • The shorter 864mm scale might feel cramped for players with larger hands.

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Key Features

Body Material Mahogany
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Maple
Pickups Marcus Blue humbuckers
Scale Length 864 mm
Frets 24 Medium
Strings Nickel-plated steel (likely .045-.105)
Weight Approximately 11.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Marcus Blue pickups are voiced for a more vintage, slightly smoother tone than many ceramic pickups, offering more clarity and less harshness.
It's a dual concentric pot allowing for both frequency selection and intensity control, providing a wider range of midrange sculpting than a simple boost.
Switching to passive mode reduces the output and removes the active EQ, delivering a more natural, vintage-style tone while retaining the bass's inherent character.

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