Marcus Miller P7 Alder 4 Dakota Red 2nd Gen
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Marcus Miller
P7 Alder 4 Dakota Red 2nd Gen
Product Info
Article Number:
610576
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
P7 Alder 4 Dakota Red 2nd Gen
Category:
4-String P-Basses
Price:
$658.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Marcus Miller P7 Alder 4 Dakota Red 2nd Gen is a seriously capable instrument offering a lot of bang for your buck. Its versatile pickup configuration and Heritage-3 preamp make it an excellent all-rounder, perfect for gigging musicians needing a reliable and adaptable bass. It’s a solid choice for players wanting a professional feel without the premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller P7 Alder 4 Dakota Red 2nd Gen
- Electric Bass
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony (Diospyros Crassiflora)
- White Perloid block fingerboard inlays
- Neck Profile: "C" Shape
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 38 mm (1.5")
- Bone nut
- 20 medium small frets
- Pickups: 1 Marcus Super Jazz Single Coil (bridge) and 1 Marcus Super Precision Split Coil (neck)
- Electronics: Marcus Heritage-3 preamp with mid-frequency control
- Controls: Volume/Tone (Dual Pot)
- Pickup Blender
- Treble
- Mid/Mid Frequency (Dual Pot)
- Bass
- Active / passive mini toggle switch
- Tortoise pickguard
- Marcus Miller Modern-S bridge
- Chrome hardware
- Open Sire premium machine heads
- Colour: Antique White
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain
- • Maple neck with ebony fingerboard offers snappy response and smooth playability
- • Marcus Heritage-3 preamp delivers versatile tonal shaping and active/passive switching
- • Modern-S bridge enhances sustain and tuning stability, a noticeable upgrade
CONS
- • Ebony fingerboard can be a bit sharp initially, requiring some hand conditioning
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while practical, lacks the warmth of a set neck
- • Dakota Red finish, while attractive, might not appeal to all players' aesthetic preferences
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony (Diospyros Crassiflora)
Pickups
Marcus Super Jazz (bridge) & Super Precision Split Coil (neck)
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
20 Medium Small
Strings
N/A (typically 4-string bass strings)
Weight
Approximately 8.5 - 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a well-regarded preamp offering a good balance of clean boost and tonal shaping, though it lacks the extreme flexibility of some higher-end options.
It's a design choice prioritizing ease of repair and consistency; it provides a clear, articulate tone, but it won't replicate the complex overtones of a set-neck bass.
Ebony is naturally harder than rosewood, so it will require a bit of break-in; a good conditioning oil can help soften it slightly over time.
