Marcus Miller P5 Alder-4 TS
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Marcus Miller
P5 Alder-4 TS
Product Info
Article Number:
512874
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
P5 Alder-4 TS
Category:
4-String P-Basses
Price:
$493.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Marcus Miller P5 is a seriously impressive instrument for the price. The roasted maple neck and Vintage-Fat pickups give it a fantastic vintage vibe with modern clarity—ideal for players seeking a workhorse bass for a wide range of styles, especially those leaning towards classic rock, blues, and soul.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller P5 Alder-4 TS
- 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: Tobacco Sunburst
- Made by Sire
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and feel.
- • Vintage-Fat pickups deliver a warm, punchy, and articulate tone.
- • One-piece roasted maple neck provides smooth playability and resonance.
- • Marcus Miller Vintage-S bridge enhances sustain and tuning stability.
CONS
- • Alder body might lack the punch of Ash for certain genres.
- • Tortoise pickguard is a matter of personal aesthetic preference.
- • Long scale (34 in) can feel a bit unwieldy for smaller players.
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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
N/A (typically 4-string bass strings)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a step up – more clarity and punch without sacrificing the classic P-bass warmth, thanks to the split-coil design reducing inherent hum.
Yes, it has a thin satin finish, providing a smooth feel while retaining some of the maple's natural resonance and character.
It’s designed for improved sustain and tuning stability, often incorporating slightly more robust construction and potentially different mounting hardware.
