Marcus Miller M7 Swamp Ash 5st TBK 2nd Gen
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Marcus Miller
M7 Swamp Ash 5st TBK 2nd Gen
Product Info
Article Number:
446252
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
M7 Swamp Ash 5st TBK 2nd Gen
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,053.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This M7 is a serious contender for gigging musicians wanting a versatile, modern 5-string. The extended scale provides tight low-end, while the Marcus Miller pickups and Heritage-3 electronics give you a wide range of tonal possibilities – perfect for funk, rock, and modern styles.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller M7 Swamp Ash 5st TBK 2nd Gen.
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Swamp ash
- Flamed maple top
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Neck profile: C
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Fretboard radius: 305 mm
- Dot fretboard inlays
- 24 Medium frets
- Nut width: 45 mm
- Scale: 889 mm (Extra Long Scale)
- Pickup: 2 Marcus Miller Pure humbuckers
- Marcus Heritage-3 Electronics with Frequency Control
- Controls: Volume/Tone (dual pot)
- pickup blender
- treble
- middle / middle frequency (dual pot)
- bass
- Mini switch (active / passive)
- Equipped with 2 x 9 V batteries
- Marcus Miller Custom Big Mass2 bridge
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Transparent black
- Made by Sire
- Suitable case available under: Article no. #212517# (not included)
PROS
- • Swamp ash body delivers a resonant, articulate low-end
- • Marcus Miller Pure humbuckers offer a balanced, powerful tone
- • Heritage-3 electronics provide extensive tonal shaping options
- • Bolt-on neck construction yields a snappy, responsive feel
CONS
- • Extra long scale can feel unwieldy for smaller hands or players accustomed to shorter scales
- • Swamp ash can be prone to finish checking with aggressive playing and temperature changes
- • The 'C' neck profile might not suit players preferring a flatter or thicker neck
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Swamp ash with flamed maple top
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Marcus Miller Pure humbuckers
Scale Length
889 mm (approximately 35 in)
Frets
24 Medium
Strings
5-string set (likely .045-.130 gauge)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 - 11 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The longer scale offers tighter low-end response but can feel a bit more stretched, especially when reaching for the higher frets. It’s best suited for players with a longer reach or those wanting more clarity in the lower register.
They’re fairly balanced – not overly bright but with enough clarity to cut through a mix. The Heritage-3 electronics let you dial in a wide range of tones, from warm and mellow to aggressive and punchy.
While built in Sire factories, the M7 offers impressive value. The hardware is solid, the fretwork is generally good, and the overall construction feels robust, punching above its price point.
