Marcus Miller P5R Alder-5 TS
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Marcus Miller
P5R Alder-5 TS
Product Info
Article Number:
536839
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
P5R Alder-5 TS
Category:
5-String P-Basses
Price:
$548.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Marcus Miller P5R Alder-5 TS is a seriously impressive bass for the money. It’s got that classic P-bass vibe, but with a modern edge thanks to the roasted maple neck and those Vintage-Fat pickups. This is a great choice for players wanting a versatile, well-built 5-string without the premium price tag – perfect for funk, blues, and rock.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller P5R Alder-5 TS
- 5 String Electric Bass
- Body: Alder
- Neck: roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Neck profile: C
- Scale: 34" (Long Scale)
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm
- Nut width: 48 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: Tobacco Sunburst
- Made by Sire
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck provides excellent stability and a smooth, fast feel.
- • Marcus Vintage-Fat pickups deliver a punchy, articulate tone with surprising warmth.
- • Alder body offers a balanced tonal foundation, avoiding excessive muddiness.
- • Bone nut improves string vibration transfer and tuning stability.
CONS
- • Rosewood fingerboard can feel a bit dry, may benefit from occasional oiling.
- • Tortoise pickguard is a matter of taste; some prefer a more classic look.
- • Long scale length can be a stretch for players with shorter fingers.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Marcus Vintage-Fat Precision Revolution Split Coil
Scale Length
34"
Frets
20 Medium Small
Strings
5-String
Weight
9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Vintage-Fat pickups have a slightly more aggressive output and a wider frequency response, offering more clarity and punch than a standard split-coil, but retaining the core P-bass character.
The 'C' profile is generally considered comfortable, but it's on the slimmer side. Players with very large hands might find it slightly cramped, but most will appreciate the ease of play.
The Marcus Miller Vintage-S bridge is a solid, reliable design, offering good tuning stability and sustain. While not high-end, it’s a significant step above many budget bass hardware components.
