Marcus Miller V10-4 TBK
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Marcus Miller
V10-4 TBK
Product Info
Article Number:
584328
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
V10-4 TBK
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$1,208.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The V10-4 TBK is a seriously impressive bass, offering a modern sound and premium feel without the high-end price tag. The Marcus Miller pickups really cut through, and the preamp gives you a ton of tonal options. This is a great choice for gigging musicians who want a versatile and well-built instrument.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller V10-4 TBK
- Electric Bass
- Body: Swamp Ash
- Top: Solid poplar burl
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Abalone block fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: C
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 38 mm (1.5")
- Bone nut
- 20 Medium frets
- Pickups: 2 Marcus Super J Revolution
- Electronics: Marcus Heritage-3 preamp with mid frequency control
- Control: Volume/Tone (Dual Pot)
- Pickup Blender
- Treble
- Middle/Middle Frequency (Dual Pot)
- Bass
- Active/passive mini switch
- New Marcus Heavymass II bridge
- Premium open machine heads
- Gold hardware finish
- Colour: Transparent Black Satin
- Includes case
PROS
- • Swamp ash body delivers a resonant, balanced tone with excellent sustain.
- • Marcus Super J Revolution pickups offer a modern, aggressive punch and clarity.
- • Heritage-3 preamp provides versatile tonal shaping with a useful mid-frequency control.
- • The solid poplar burl top adds a beautiful, unique aesthetic touch and visual appeal.
CONS
- • Swamp ash can be somewhat prone to finish checking with heavy use and temperature fluctuations.
- • The bolt-on neck, while stable, lacks the inherent warmth and resonance of a set-neck.
- • The Heavymass II bridge, while functional, might be a limiting factor for more advanced tremolo techniques.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Swamp Ash with Solid Poplar Burl Top
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with Abalone Block Inlays
Pickups
Marcus Super J Revolution (2)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
20 Medium
Strings
Nickel-plated Steel (likely .045-.105, but not explicitly stated)
Weight
4.5 kg (approximately 9.9 lbs) - typical for a swamp ash bass
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a step up from the older preamps, offering more precise mid-frequency control and a cleaner overall sound, but retains the signature Miller growl.
While a set-neck might offer slightly more sustain, the bolt-on construction here is very well executed and contributes to a snappy, responsive feel – a common design choice for modern playability.
The poplar burl is primarily aesthetic, but it does contribute a subtle warmth and complexity to the overall tone, complementing the brighter swamp ash.
