Marcus Miller M5 5st TBL
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Marcus Miller
M5 5st TBL
Product Info
Article Number:
495971
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
M5 5st TBL
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$768.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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
Product Video
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.
