Marcus Miller P8-5 TS

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Marcus Miller P8-5 TS

Marcus Miller

P8-5 TS

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 553656
Model: P8-5 TS
Price: $933.90

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The Marcus Miller P8-5 TS is a serious contender for players wanting a versatile 5-string with a premium feel. The roasted maple neck and swamp ash body combination provides a great foundation, and the Marcus pickups and preamp offer a wide range of tones suitable for funk, rock, and beyond. It's a great option for gigging musicians who need a reliable and expressive bass without the high-end price tag.

Product Description

  • Marcus Miller P8-5 TS
  • 5 String Electric Bass
  • Swamp ash body
  • Bolt-on roasted maple neck
  • Fingerboard: Maple
  • White Perloid Blocks fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: C
  • Scale length: 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
  • Controls: Volume/Tone (Dual Pot)
  • Pickup Blender
  • Treble
  • Middle/Middle Frequency (Dual Pot) and Bass
  • Mini-switch for active/passive mode
  • Ivory Pearl pickguard
  • Marcus Heavymass II bridge
  • Sire Premium open machine heads
  • Chrome hardware
  • Colour: Tobacco Sunburst
  • high-gloss
  • Includes gig bag
PROS
  • • Swamp ash body delivers a resonant, balanced tone with excellent sustain.
  • • Roasted maple neck offers stability and a smooth, fast playing experience.
  • • Marcus Super P/Super J combo provides versatile tones, from growl to clarity.
  • • Heritage-3 preamp’s mid control sculpts sound, adding significant tonal shaping.
CONS
  • • Swamp ash can make the bass feel a bit weighty for extended playing sessions.
  • • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, lacks the warmth of a set neck.
  • • The Ivory Pearl pickguard might not appeal to players seeking a more understated look.

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Key Features

Body Material Swamp Ash
Neck Material Roasted Maple
Fingerboard Maple with White Perloid Blocks
Pickups Marcus Super P Revolution Split Coil / Marcus Super J Revolution Single Coil
Scale Length 863.6 mm (34 in)
Frets 20 Medium
Strings N/A - standard 5-string bass strings
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) - based on typical swamp ash 5-string bass weight

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Frequently Asked Questions

In passive mode, you get a more vintage, rounder tone. Active mode engages the preamp for more output, EQ shaping, and a more modern sound.
The 'C' profile is fairly standard and generally comfortable, but the 46mm nut width might feel a touch narrower for those with very large hands.
It's a well-regarded preamp known for its musicality and flexible EQ options, offering a good balance between clarity and warmth, though it might lack some of the extreme EQ capabilities of more advanced systems.

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