Marcus Miller P5R Alder-4 VWH
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Marcus Miller
P5R Alder-4 VWH
Product Info
Article Number:
536832
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
P5R Alder-4 VWH
Category:
4-String P-Basses
Price:
$537.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Marcus Miller P5R is a seriously impressive bass for the money. It nails that classic P-bass vibe with a modern twist thanks to the roasted maple neck and those fantastic pickups. Ideal for gigging musicians and players who want a reliable, great-sounding workhorse without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller P5R Alder-4 VWH
- Electric Bass
- Alder body
- Roasted maple neck
- Rosewood fingerboard
- Neck profile: C
- Scale: 34" (Long Scale)
- Fretboard radius: 241 mm
- Nut width: 42 mm
- Bone nut
- 20 Medium small frets
- Pickups: Marcus Vintage-Fat Precision Revolution Split Coil
- Volume and Tone controls
- Tortoise pickguard
- Marcus Miller Vintage-S Bridge
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Vintage White
- Made by Sire
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth playing feel.
- • Marcus Vintage-Fat Precision pickups deliver a warm, punchy, and articulate tone.
- • Alder body offers a balanced resonance with good sustain and a vintage vibe.
- • Bone nut enhances tuning stability and contributes to a cleaner open string sound.
CONS
- • Tortoise pickguard looks a bit cheap compared to the instrument's overall quality.
- • Long scale length might be a stretch for players with shorter arms or smaller hands.
- • Rosewood fretboard can be prone to drying out; requires occasional oiling.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Marcus Miller Vintage-Fat Precision Revolution Split Coil
Scale Length
34"
Frets
20 Medium Small
Strings
Nickel-plated Steel (likely .045-.105)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The P5R offers a similar tonal character but lacks the refinement and premium components of the Fender. It's a great value alternative, but the Fender will feel more polished and have broader tonal possibilities.
The 'C' profile is a fairly standard shape, but it's on the thinner side. Players with very large hands might find it a bit narrow, but most will find it comfortable and easy to play.
They're designed to be a 'Vintage-Fat' – they have more output than traditional P-bass pickups, giving you more punch and growl, but retain a warm, classic tone.
