Marcus Miller U7-4 SGM
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Marcus Miller
U7-4 SGM
Product Info
Article Number:
584423
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
U7-4 SGM
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$548.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This U7-4 SGM is a seriously solid contender for players wanting a versatile, comfortable bass without the premium price tag. The Super Modern-PJ pickups are surprisingly articulate, and the Marcus Heritage-2 preamp gives you enough tonal flexibility for everything from funk to rock. It's a great choice for gigging musicians or anyone building a reliable bass collection.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller U7-4 SGM
- Electric Bass
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Block fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: C
- Edgeless fingerboard (rounded edges)
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 38 mm (1.5")
- Bone nut
- 22 Medium jumbo stainless steel frets
- Pickup: 2 Marcus Super Modern-PJ (bridge and neck) Single Coils
- Controls: Volume
- treble
- bass
- Electronics: Marcus Heritage-2 Preamp
- 2-Band EQ
- Marcus Miller Vintage-S Bridge
- Open premium machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Surf Green Metallic
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain
- • Marcus Super Modern-PJ pickups deliver clarity and punch for diverse genres
- • Comfortable C-profile neck and edgeless fingerboard enhance playability
- • Marcus Heritage-2 preamp offers versatile EQ shaping for tonal customization
CONS
- • Alder body can be slightly heavier than some alternative woods
- • 2-band EQ offers limited tonal sculpting compared to more complex preamps
- • Open-gear tuners might require slightly more frequent adjustments
- • Surf Green Metallic finish, while striking, might not appeal to everyone
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Marcus Super Modern-PJ Single Coils
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
Strings
Nickel-plated Steel (likely)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a well-regarded preamp offering a classic, warm tone with a good frequency response, but lacks the more advanced features like sweepable mids found on some higher-end options.
Yes, it noticeably reduces hand fatigue, especially during longer playing sessions, providing a smoother, more comfortable feel against your fretting hand.
It’s designed to offer good sustain and vibration transfer while maintaining a vintage-inspired aesthetic; it contributes to a slightly warmer, more rounded tone compared to more modern bridge designs.
