Marcus Miller P5R Alder-5 VWH
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Marcus Miller
P5R Alder-5 VWH
Product Info
Article Number:
536836
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
P5R Alder-5 VWH
Category:
5-String P-Basses
Price:
$548.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Marcus Miller P5R is a seriously impressive instrument for the money. It nails that vintage P-Bass vibe with a modern twist thanks to the roasted maple neck and powerful pickups. It's perfect for players who want a workhorse 5-string for funk, blues, and classic rock without a premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller P5R Alder-5 VWH
- 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: Vintage White
- Made by Sire
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and a smooth, fast feel.
- • Vintage-Fat Precision pickups deliver a warm, punchy, and articulate tone.
- • Alder body provides a balanced resonance with a pleasing mid-range presence.
- • Marcus Miller Vintage-S bridge enhances sustain and tuning stability.
CONS
- • Rosewood fingerboard might feel a bit dry to some players; consider oiling.
- • Alder body can be slightly susceptible to dents and scratches without protection.
- • While versatile, it leans towards classic tones; modern, extreme sounds are less suited.
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
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's closer to a vintage American P-Bass than the modern American Professional, offering a rounder, warmer tone with a bit more growl – but lacks the American Pro’s clarity at higher output.
The finish is relatively thin, allowing the wood's natural feel to come through; it’s comfortable but not as slick as a high-gloss polyurethane.
The stock strings are decent for getting started, but many players will prefer to swap them out for a set they're more familiar with to fine-tune the bass's tone and feel.
