Marcus Miller U5 MT MN Short LH 2023
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Marcus Miller
U5 MT MN Short LH 2023
Product Info
Article Number:
572101
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
U5 MT MN Short LH 2023
Category:
4-String Lefthanded Basses
Price:
$493.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Marcus Miller U5 is a fantastic entry point into quality bass playing, especially for lefties. The short scale makes it surprisingly nimble, and the pickup combination gives you a wide range of tones, from Motown thump to funky slap. It's a solid, reliable instrument for gigging musicians or students looking for a well-built, versatile bass without a premium price tag.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller U5 MT MN Short LH 2023
- Electric Bass
- left-handed modelL
- 2023 model update without binding
- Body: Alder
- Neck: Maple
- Neck profile: C
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Scale: 762 mm Short scale
- 20 Medium small frets
- Nut width: 38 mm
- Pickups: Marcus Super Jazz Single Coil (bridge) and Marcus Super Precision Split Coil (neck)
- Passive electronics
- Colour: Mint
- Made by Sire
- Suitable case: Art. #142777# (not included)
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain.
- • Maple neck offers snappy response and comfortable playing feel.
- • Marcus Super Jazz/Precision pickups deliver a versatile, punchy sound.
- • Short scale (762mm) is ideal for smaller hands or travel.
CONS
- • Passive electronics limit tonal shaping compared to active basses.
- • Alder body, while good, might lack the premium character of mahogany.
- • Mint finish can be prone to fingerprints and blemishes.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Marcus Super Jazz (bridge) / Super Precision Split (neck)
Scale Length
762 mm
Frets
20 Medium Small
Strings
Nickel-plated Steel (likely .045 - .105, but not explicitly stated)
Weight
Approximately 8.5 - 9.5 lbs (estimated based on similar Sire models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'C' profile is a fairly standard, comfortable shape, leaning towards a slightly slimmer feel than some of their more vintage-inspired necks.
Yes, they're standard 4-pin pickups, so swapping them out for different models is a straightforward process for someone comfortable with basic bass modifications.
Absolutely not! Passive basses respond beautifully to effects – you’ll just need a preamp pedal if you want to boost the signal significantly.
