Marcus Miller U5 NT MN Short
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Marcus Miller
U5 NT MN Short
Product Info
Article Number:
485153
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
U5 NT MN Short
Category:
Short Scale Basses
Price:
$480.70
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The U5 NT MN Short is a fantastic entry point into Marcus Miller's design philosophy. It’s a short scale bass with a surprisingly versatile voice thanks to those pickup combinations – it's great for funk, Motown, and even rock. Ideal for players looking for comfortable playability and a classic feel without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller U5 NT MN Short
- Electric Bass
- Body: Alder
- Top: Flamed maple
- Neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Maple
- Neck profile: C
- Scale: 762 mm (short scale)
- Nut width: 38 mm
- 20 Medium Small Frets
- Pickups: Marcus Super Jazz (bridge) and Marcus Super Precision (neck) single coils
- Passive electronics
- Colour: Natural
- Made by Sire
- Optional matching bag art. no. #142777# (not included)
- Optional case art. no #284273# (not included)
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain
- • Maple neck offers snappy response and comfortable playability
- • Marcus Super Jazz/Precision pickups deliver versatile, articulate tones
- • Short scale makes it incredibly accessible for beginners and smaller hands
CONS
- • Passive electronics limit tonal shaping options compared to active basses
- • Maple fretboard can be prone to drying and occasional minor fret sprout
- • Flamed maple top is purely aesthetic; doesn’t affect tone significantly
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Marcus Super Jazz (bridge) & Super Precision (neck) single coils
Scale Length
762 mm
Frets
20 Medium Small
Strings
Nickel-plated steel, likely .045-.105 gauge
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'C' profile is fairly standard, leaning towards a slightly slimmer feel than some of their thicker neck designs, offering a comfortable experience.
Yes, they are standard single-coil sizes and easily replaceable, though modifications will require some bass wiring knowledge.
The alder body provides decent resonance, but you'll definitely benefit from an amplifier for a full, dynamic sound – it’s not a 'plug and play' recording solution.
