Marcus Miller P5 Alder-4 DRD
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Marcus Miller
P5 Alder-4 DRD
Product Info
Article Number:
512875
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
P5 Alder-4 DRD
Category:
4-String P-Basses
Price:
$504.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Marcus Miller P5 is a seriously solid instrument for the money. The roasted maple neck and Vintage-Fat pickups give it a warm, vintage growl with surprising clarity and punch. It’s a fantastic choice for players wanting a classic P-bass vibe without the premium price tag, especially good for blues, rock, and soul players.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller P5 Alder-4 DRD
- Electric Bass
- Alder body
- One-piece roasted maple neck
- Roasted maple fretboard
- Neck profile: C
- Scale: 34" (Long Scale)
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm
- Bone nut
- Nut width: 42 mm
- 20 Medium small frets
- Pickups: Marcus Vintage-Fat precision revolution split coil
- 1 x Volume and 1 x tone control
- Pickguard: Tortoise
- Marcus Miller Vintage-S Bridge
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Red
- Made by Sire
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck provides excellent stability and smooth playability.
- • Marcus Vintage-Fat pickups deliver a thick, punchy, vintage-inspired tone.
- • Alder body offers a balanced tonal foundation with good resonance.
- • The Marcus Miller Vintage-S bridge enhances sustain and tuning stability.
CONS
- • Red finish might not appeal to all players; can show fingerprints easily.
- • While versatile, it leans towards classic tones, limiting extreme modern sounds.
- • The 'C' neck profile, while comfortable, might not suit players preferring a thinner or thicker grip.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
One-piece roasted maple
Fingerboard
Roasted maple
Pickups
Marcus Vintage-Fat precision revolution split coil
Scale Length
34in
Frets
20 Medium small
Strings
Nickel-plated steel (likely .045-.105 gauge)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's hotter and more aggressive than a standard split-coil, adding more midrange punch and a slightly more modern edge while retaining the core P-bass character.
Yes, it's much more stable than standard maple, less prone to warping, and feels smoother due to the roasting process, contributing to improved sustain and playability.
It’s designed to mimic the feel and function of vintage bridges, offering a more traditional aesthetic and often improved resonance and string-to-body contact.
