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Marcus Miller P8-5 NT

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Marcus Miller P8-5 NT

Marcus Miller

P8-5 NT

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Product Info

Article Number: 553657
Brand: Marcus Miller
Model: P8-5 NT
Category: 5-String P-Basses
Price: $988.90

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The P8-5 NT is a seriously capable 5-string, offering a fantastic blend of vintage vibe and modern functionality. The Super P/J pickup combination is surprisingly versatile, covering everything from Motown to modern funk. It’s a great choice for gigging musicians needing a reliable, well-built bass with a premium feel without the premium price tag.

Product Description

  • Marcus Miller P8-5 NT
  • 5 String Electric Bass
  • Body: Swamp Ash
  • Bolt-on roasted maple neck
  • Fingerboard: Maple
  • White Perloid block fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: C
  • Scale: 863.6 mm (34")
  • Fingerboard radius: 9.5"
  • Nut width: 46 mm (1.8")
  • Bone nut
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Pickups: Marcus Super P Revolution Split Coil (neck) and Marcus Super J Revolution Single Coil (bridge)
  • Marcus Heritage-3 Preamplifier 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
  • Sire Premium open machine heads
  • Chrome hardware
  • Colour: Natural
  • high-gloss
  • Includes gig bag
PROS
  • • Swamp ash body delivers excellent resonance and a balanced tone.
  • • Roasted maple neck offers stability and a smooth, fast playing feel.
  • • Marcus Super P/J pickups provide versatile tones, from growl to clarity.
  • • Heritage-3 preamp adds tonal shaping with a useful mid-frequency control.
CONS
  • • Swamp ash can be somewhat susceptible to finish checking with age.
  • • The bolt-on neck, while stable, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design.
  • • The heavier build might be fatiguing for players with smaller frames.

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Key Features

Body Material Swamp Ash
Neck Material Roasted Maple
Fingerboard Maple
Pickups Marcus Super P Revolution Split Coil (neck) / Marcus Super J Revolution Single Coil (bridge)
Scale Length 863.6 mm (34")
Frets 20 Medium
Strings 5-String
Weight 4.6 kg (approximately 10.1 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Marcus Miller’s Revolution versions offer a more refined, slightly scooped mid-range and a more controlled output compared to some older designs, making it easier to dial in a balanced tone.
Absolutely. Roasting stabilizes the wood, making it more resistant to humidity changes and resulting in a consistently comfortable feel and improved resonance.
The passive mode provides a more vintage, rounder tone, losing the preamp’s EQ capabilities but retaining a natural, organic feel—great for recording or a more classic sound.

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