Marcus Miller P5 Alder-5 MLG
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Marcus Miller
P5 Alder-5 MLG
Product Info
Article Number:
527817
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
P5 Alder-5 MLG
Category:
5-String P-Basses
Price:
$508.20
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Marcus Miller P5 Alder-5 MLG is a fantastic option for players seeking a versatile, vintage-inspired 5-string bass. The roasted maple neck and quality pickups offer a surprisingly refined tone and feel for an instrument in this price bracket; it’s a real workhorse for gigging musicians or anyone wanting a solid, reliable bass.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller P5 Alder-5 MLG
- 5 String Electric Bass
- Body: Alder
- One-piece neck: roasted maple
- Fingerboard: roasted maple
- Neck profile: C
- Bone nut
- Nut width: 46 mm
- Scale: 34" (long scale)
- 20 Medium frets
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm
- Pickups: Marcus Vintage-Fat Precision Revolution Split Coil
- 1 x Volume and 1 x tone control
- Tortoise pickguard
- Marcus Miller Vintage-S bridge
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Mild Green
- 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 with good sustain.
- • Marcus Miller Vintage-S bridge enhances tuning stability and transfer.
CONS
- • Mild Green finish might not appeal to all players' aesthetic preferences.
- • The 'C' neck profile, while comfortable, might be too thin for some.
- • 5-string basses inherently have a wider neck, requiring some adjustment.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Marcus Vintage-Fat Precision Revolution Split Coil
Scale Length
34in
Frets
20 Medium
Strings
5-String
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'Vintage-Fat' voicing adds more low-mid presence and a slightly more aggressive edge, offering more punch and clarity without sacrificing the classic P-bass warmth.
Yes, roasted maple is significantly more stable than standard maple, resisting warping and humidity changes, leading to better long-term playability.
It's designed to provide improved string alignment and sustain transfer, often resulting in better tuning stability and a more resonant tone than a basic bridge.
