Marcus Miller P8-4 WB
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Marcus Miller
P8-4 WB
Product Info
Article Number:
553615
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
P8-4 WB
Category:
4-String P-Basses
Price:
$856.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The P8-4 WB is a seriously well-equipped bass offering fantastic value. It’s got that classic P-Bass vibe but with modern refinements like the roasted maple neck and versatile pickup combination. This is a great choice for gigging musicians who need a reliable, toneful workhorse – especially those leaning towards funk, blues, and rock.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller P8-4 WB
- Electric Bass
- Body: Swamp Ash
- Bolt-on neck: roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- White pearloid block fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: C
- Scale: 863.6 mm (34")
- Fingerboard radius: 9.5"
- Nut width: 38 mm (1.5")
- Bone nut
- 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
- 2 Volume
- 2 tone and 1 pickup blend control
- 3-Way switch for active/passive
- Ivory Pearl pickguard
- Marcus Miller Heavymass II bridge
- Open Sire Premium machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: White Blonde
- high-gloss
- Includes big bag
PROS
- • Swamp ash body delivers a resonant, articulate, and punchy low-end response.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth, fast playing feel.
- • Marcus Super P/J Revolution pickups offer a versatile range of tones, from growl to clarity.
- • Heritage-3 preamp with mid-sweep provides substantial tonal shaping capabilities.
CONS
- • The bolt-on neck, while stable, lacks the inherent warmth of a set-neck design.
- • Swamp ash body can be somewhat susceptible to finish checking with heavy use.
- • The high-gloss finish might feel a little slick for players preferring a more matte feel.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Swamp Ash
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Marcus Super P Revolution (neck) / Super J Revolution (bridge)
Scale Length
863.6 mm (34")
Frets
20 Medium
Strings
Nickel-plated Steel (likely .045-.105 gauge)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Heritage-3 preamp offers a different character; it's more focused on a vintage-inspired sound with a usable mid-frequency boost, rather than the extreme EQ flexibility of Aguilar or EBS.
Yes, roasting stabilizes the wood, reducing moisture-related warping and improving resonance while maintaining a lighter weight and a more consistent feel.
Absolutely. The Super P provides a thick, growling low-end, and the split-coil design helps avoid the typical single-coil hum, making it ideal for heavier styles.
