Marcus Miller P8-4 NT
Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy
Marcus Miller
P8-4 NT
Product Info
Article Number:
553613
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
P8-4 NT
Category:
4-String P-Basses
Price:
$823.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The P8-4 NT is a seriously solid contender for players seeking a versatile, well-built P-bass with modern refinements. The split-coil/single-coil pickup combo gives you a huge tonal palette, and the roasted maple neck makes it a joy to play. It’s an excellent choice for gigging musicians or anyone wanting a premium-feeling instrument without the high-end price tag.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller P8-4 NT
- Electric Bass
- Body: Swamp ash
- Neck: Bolt-on roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- White Perloid block fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: C
- Fingerboard radius: 9.5"
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 38 mm (1.5")
- Nut: Bone
- 20 Medium frets
- Pickups: Marcus Super P Revolution split coil (neck) and Marcus Super J Revolution single coil (bridge)
- Marcus Heritage-3 preamp with mid frequency control
- Controls: Volume/ tone (dual pot)
- pickup blender
- treble
- middle frequency (dual pot)
- bass
- Mini toggle switch for active/passive
- Ivory Pearl pickguard
- Marcus Miller Heavymass II bridge
- Open Sire Premium machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Natural
- high-gloss
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Swamp ash body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck provides stability and a smooth, fast playing experience.
- • Marcus Super P/J Revolution pickups offer a versatile range of tones, from growl to clarity.
- • Heritage-3 preamp with mid-frequency control allows for precise tonal shaping.
CONS
- • Swamp ash can be a bit susceptible to finish checking with temperature changes.
- • The bolt-on neck, while comfortable, lacks the inherent resonance of a set-neck.
- • The high-gloss finish might be a little too flashy for some players' tastes.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Swamp Ash
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with White Perloid Block Inlays
Pickups
Marcus Super P Revolution (neck) / Super J Revolution (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
20 Medium
Strings
Nickel-plated Steel (likely .045-105, standard Marcus Miller setup)
Weight
4.5 kg (approximately 9.9 lbs) - typical for a swamp ash P-bass
Similar Products
Ibanez GRG320FA-TVT
ST Style Guitars
$439
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Top: Basswood with Art Grain in flamed maple look, Bolt-on neck:...
Taylor 814ce Special Edition Sedona
Other Acoustic Guitars
$5,499
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
Kawai K-200 ATX 4 WDB Piano
Pianos
$9,119
Piano, With AnytimeX-4 equipment, Millennium III mechanics with ABS carbon parts of...
Taylor GS-Mini-e Sakuraburst
Folk Acoustic Guitars
$989
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Heritage-3 preamp offers a good balance of features and affordability, but it doesn't have the extreme flexibility or headroom of top-tier preamps. It’s a great step up from passive electronics, though.
The 'C' profile is generally considered comfortable, but it’s not exceptionally thick. Players with very large hands might find it slightly snug, but most will appreciate the speed and ease of play.
The passive mode retains the fundamental P-Bass character – punchy and warm – but the Marcus pickups add a bit more clarity and articulation compared to vintage examples.
