Marcus Miller P8-5 WB
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Marcus Miller
P8-5 WB
Product Info
Article Number:
553658
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
P8-5 WB
Category:
5-String P-Basses
Price:
$988.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The P8-5 WB is a seriously capable 5-string bass, offering a great blend of modern features and classic P-bass feel. It's a fantastic choice for gigging musicians needing versatility across multiple genres, especially funk, rock, and modern pop – the pickup combination really shines. The build quality is solid, and the roasted maple neck makes it a joy to play.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller P8-5 WB
- 5-String 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: 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 preamp with mid-frequency control
- 2 Volume
- 2 tone and 1 pickup blend controls
- 2-Way switch for active/passive
- Ivory Pearl pickguard
- Marcus Miller Heavymass II bridge
- Sire Premium open machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: White Blonde
- high-gloss
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Swamp ash body delivers a resonant, punchy low-end with excellent sustain.
- • 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 adds tonal shaping with a useful mid-frequency control.
CONS
- • Swamp ash can make the bass feel a bit weighty for extended playing sessions.
- • The bolt-on neck, while stable, lacks the warmth of a set-neck construction.
- • While versatile, the pickup configuration might not suit players seeking a purely vintage tone.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Swamp Ash
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Marcus Super P Revolution (neck) / Marcus Super J Revolution (bridge)
Scale Length
863.6 mm (34 in)
Frets
20 Medium
Strings
5-String (likely Nickel-plated Steel)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 - 11 lbs (4.3 - 5 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a mid-range offering, providing a good balance of features without the complexity of the higher-end options; the mid-frequency control is the key differentiator.
Yes, lighter finishes like white blonde tend to highlight minor scratches and blemishes more than darker colors; a pickguard helps, but be mindful.
Bolt-on necks generally offer a brighter, more direct attack, while set-necks tend to have a warmer, more complex tone; it's a matter of preference, not inherently 'better' or 'worse'.
