Marcus Miller P5 Alder-5 DRD

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Marcus Miller P5 Alder-5 DRD

Marcus Miller

P5 Alder-5 DRD

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 516445
Model: P5 Alder-5 DRD
Price: $548.90

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This Marcus Miller P5 Alder-5 DRD is a fantastic option for players seeking a vintage-inspired 5-string tone without the premium price tag. The roasted maple neck is a real highlight, offering excellent playability, and the pickups deliver a satisfying growl perfect for Motown, funk, and classic rock. It's a great value for a gigging musician or someone just starting out with a 5-string.

Product Description

  • Marcus Miller P5 Alder-5 DRD
  • 5-String Electric Bass
  • Body: Alder
  • One-piece roasted maple neck
  • Fingerboard: roasted maple
  • Neck profile: C
  • Scale: 34" (Long Scale)
  • Fretboard radius: 241 mm
  • Bone nut
  • Nut width: 46 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 exceptional stability and feel.
  • • Vintage-Fat Precision pickups deliver a warm, punchy, and articulate tone.
  • • Alder body offers a balanced resonance and comfortable weight.
  • • Marcus Miller Vintage-S bridge enhances sustain and tuning stability.
CONS
  • • Tortoise pickguard looks a little dated, a matter of personal taste.
  • • Limited tonal versatility compared to basses with more complex electronics.
  • • Weight can be a factor for some players during longer gigs.

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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 5-string
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Roasted maple is kiln-dried, resulting in greater stability against humidity changes and a smoother, more consistent feel under the hand compared to standard maple.
While they excel at vintage tones, they are primarily designed for a warmer, punchier sound; more modern or aggressive genres might require additional tonal shaping with external effects.
The Vintage-S bridge is designed to enhance sustain and improve tuning stability by providing a more solid connection between the strings and the body.

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