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Marcus Miller M5 5st TBL

Marcus Miller

M5 5st TBL

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Product Info

Article Number: 495971
Brand: Marcus Miller
Model: M5 5st TBL
Category: 5-String Basses
Price: $768.90

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The M5 TBL is a serious contender for players wanting a versatile 5-string. The swamp ash gives it a lively feel, and the Marcus Miller pickups deliver a punchy, modern tone with surprising warmth. It's a fantastic option for gigging musicians needing a reliable and adaptable bass without a premium-priced tag.

Product Description

  • Marcus Miller M5 5st TBL
  • 5-String Electric Bass
  • Body: Swamp ash
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fretboard: Ebony
  • Fretboard inlays: Dots
  • Neck profile: C
  • Fretboard radius: 305 mm
  • Scale: 889 mm
  • Nut width: 45 mm
  • Frets: 24 Medium
  • Pickups: 2 Marcus Miller Pure humbuckers
  • Electronics: Marcus Heritage-3 with frequency control
  • Controls: Volume/Tone (dual pot) - Pickup Blender - Treble - Middle/Middle Frequency (dual pot) - Bass
  • Mini switch (active/passive)
  • Includes 2x 9V batteries
  • Bridge: Marcus Miller Custom Big Mass2
  • Hardware: Black
  • Colour: Transparent Blue
  • Made by Sire
PROS
  • • Swamp ash body delivers a resonant, balanced tone with excellent sustain
  • • Marcus Miller Pure humbuckers provide a thick, articulate low-end
  • • Heritage-3 electronics offer versatile shaping with frequency control
  • • Bolt-on maple neck ensures fast action and comfortable playability
CONS
  • • Swamp ash can make the bass feel somewhat top-heavy for some players
  • • Ebony fretboard, while slick, might be a bit too hard for some preferences
  • • The pickup blend control can be a bit subtle to dial in precisely

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Key Features

Body Material Swamp ash
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Pickups Marcus Miller Pure 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 focused than some, with a strong emphasis on shaping the mid-range frequencies – excellent for cutting through a mix.
Not really; it provides a snappy, direct response and is well-suited to the bass’s overall character. It's a different feel than a set neck, but not inherently 'worse'.
It enhances sustain and provides excellent string stability, particularly important for a 5-string with increased tension.

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