Marcus Miller P7 Alder 4 Fretless BK 2nd Gen

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Marcus Miller P7 Alder 4 Fretless BK 2nd Gen

Marcus Miller

P7 Alder 4 Fretless BK 2nd Gen

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Product Info

Article Number: 446143
Model: P7 Alder 4 Fretless BK 2nd Gen
Price: $603.90

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This Marcus Miller P7 is a seriously impressive fretless bass for the price. The combination of the alder body, responsive neck, and versatile pickups gives you a wide range of tones, perfect for funk, jazz, or even more aggressive styles. It's an excellent entry point to fretless playing, offering a professional feel without a premium-priced tag.

Product Description

  • Marcus Miller P7 Alder 4 Fretless BK 2nd Gen.
  • Electric Bass
  • Fretless model
  • Body: Alder
  • Neck: Maple
  • Neck attachment: Bolt-on
  • Fretboard: Ebony
  • Neck profile: C
  • Fretboard radius: 241 mm
  • Scale: 864 mm (34"/Long scale)
  • Nut width: 38 mm (1.5")
  • Nut: Bone
  • Pickups: Marcus Super Precision (neck) and Marcus Super Jazz (bridge) single coils
  • Electronics: Marcus Heritage-3 with frequency control
  • Controls: Volume/Tone (dual pot) - Pickup Blender - Treble - Middle/Middle Frequency (dual pot) - Bass
  • Active/Passive mini-toggle switch
  • Pickguard: Tortoise
  • Bridge: Marcus Miller Modern S
  • Hardware: Chrome
  • Machine heads: Sire Premium open gear
  • Colour: Black
  • Made by Sire
PROS
  • • Alder body delivers a warm, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
  • • Marcus Super Precision/Jazz pickups offer a versatile, articulate sound.
  • • The bolt-on maple neck provides a snappy, responsive feel.
  • • Heritage-3 electronics offer extensive tonal shaping and active/passive switching.
CONS
  • • Bolt-on neck construction might not appeal to players preferring set-neck feel.
  • • Ebony fretboard can be unforgiving for beginners learning fretless technique.
  • • Long scale (34 in) can feel unwieldy for players with shorter arms.

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Pickups Marcus Super Precision (neck) / Marcus Super Jazz (bridge)
Scale Length 864 mm (34 in)
Frets Fretless
Strings Standard 4-string bass strings (likely nickel-plated steel)
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) - typical for an alder body bass

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Frequently Asked Questions

Expect a more sensitive and demanding playing experience; intonation and vibrato require careful attention and practice.
It can be a bit overwhelming initially, but the frequency control offers precise tonal adjustments once you grasp the basics.
While it's a different feel than a set neck, the construction is well-executed and contributes to a snappy response rather than significantly hindering sustain.

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