Marcus Miller P5 Alder-4 MLG
Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy
Marcus Miller
P5 Alder-4 MLG
Product Info
Article Number:
512876
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
P5 Alder-4 MLG
Category:
4-String P-Basses
Price:
$447.70
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Marcus Miller P5 Alder-4 MLG is a seriously good-sounding and feeling bass for the money. It nails that vintage P-bass vibe with a modern twist thanks to the roasted maple neck and those fantastic pickups – a real workhorse for gigging musicians and home recording.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller P5 Alder-4 MLG
- Electric Bass
- Alder body
- One-piece roasted maple neck
- Fingerboard: roasted maple
- 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: Mild Green
- Made by Sire
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck and fretboard offer exceptional stability and smooth playability.
- • Marcus Vintage-Fat Precision pickups deliver a warm, punchy, and surprisingly articulate tone.
- • Alder body provides a balanced sonic foundation with good sustain and resonance.
- • The C-profile neck is comfortable and familiar for players of all skill levels.
CONS
- • Mild Green finish might not appeal to players seeking a more traditional aesthetic.
- • Tortoise pickguard feels a bit like a cost-saving measure, not a premium detail.
- • Long scale can feel slightly unwieldy for smaller players or those with shorter arms.
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
34 in
Frets
20 Medium small
Strings
Nickel-plated steel (likely .045-.105)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
Similar Products
Kawai K-200 ATX 4 WDB Piano
Pianos
$9,119
Piano, With AnytimeX-4 equipment, Millennium III mechanics with ABS carbon parts of...
Taylor 814ce Special Edition Sedona
Other Acoustic Guitars
$5,499
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
Manuel Rodriguez Superior Anniversario 120 J-SB
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
$1,099
Classical Guitar, Special model for the anniversary of Guitarras...
Applause Jump Dark Matter
Other Acoustic Guitars
$362
Acoustic Guitar with Pickup, Type: OM with cutaway, Top: Solid European spruce, Back and...
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s got more output and a slightly more aggressive edge, while retaining that classic P-bass warmth. The split-coil design minimizes hum and adds a touch of clarity.
Absolutely. Roasted maple is more stable, resists warping, and often provides a smoother, more consistent feel – a noticeable improvement in long-term playability.
It's a functional and reliable bridge, but it lacks some of the adjustability and premium feel of a higher-end aftermarket bridge – it’s perfectly adequate for most players.
