Marcus Miller P5R Alder-5 VWH

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Marcus Miller P5R Alder-5 VWH

Marcus Miller

P5R Alder-5 VWH

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Product Info

Article Number: 536836
Model: P5R Alder-5 VWH
Price: $548.90

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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.

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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.

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