Marcus Miller U5 TS MN Short
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Marcus Miller
U5 TS MN Short
Product Info
Article Number:
485157
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
U5 TS MN Short
Category:
Short Scale Basses
Price:
$526.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The U5 TS MN Short is a fantastic entry point into Marcus Miller’s lineup. Its short scale makes it super comfortable to play, and the pickup combination gives you a wide range of classic tones—it’s great for funk, blues, and even some rock. This is a seriously solid bass for players looking for vintage vibe without premium-priced cost.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller U5 TS 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: Tobacco Sunburst
- Made by Sire
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain
- • Maple neck offers snappy response and clarity, typical of Marcus Miller designs
- • Super Jazz/Super Precision pickup combo delivers versatile, punchy vintage tones
- • Short scale improves playability, especially for smaller hands or beginners
CONS
- • Passive electronics limit tonal shaping options compared to active basses
- • Flamed maple top is purely aesthetic; doesn't significantly impact sound
- • Maple fretboard can be prone to drying out; requires occasional oiling
- • Alder body, while resonant, can be slightly less punchy than mahogany
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Marcus Super Jazz (bridge) / Marcus Super Precision (neck) Single Coils
Scale Length
762 mm
Frets
20 Medium Small
Strings
Nickel-plated Steel, likely .040-.100 gauge
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The ’C’ profile is a fairly standard, comfortable shape, but it’s a bit thinner than some of the more modern Marcus Miller necks, offering a quicker feel.
Yes, they are standard single-coil sizes and easily replaceable, but the passive electronics mean you’ll need compatible passive pickups for best results.
It’s likely finished with a thin lacquer, but a light oiling after a few weeks of playing will help prevent dryness and improve feel.
