Marcus Miller V10-5 NT

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Marcus Miller V10-5 NT

Marcus Miller

V10-5 NT

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 584406
Model: V10-5 NT
Price: $1,318.90

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The V10-5 NT is a seriously impressive instrument. It's a great option for players who want a versatile 5-string with a modern feel and a clear, powerful voice – perfect for funk, modern pop, and even some rock. The build quality is solid, and the Marcus Miller electronics really shine.

Product Description

  • Marcus Miller V10-5 NT
  • 5-String Electric Bass
  • Body: Swamp Ash
  • Top: solid poplar burl
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Maple
  • Fingerboard inlays: Abalone blocks
  • Nut: Bone
  • Neck profile: C
  • Nut width: 46 mm (1.81")
  • Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
  • Scale: 864 mm (34")
  • 20 Medium frets
  • Pickups: 2 Marcus Super J Revolution single coils
  • Electronics: Marcus Heritage-3 preamp with mid frequency control
  • Control: Volume/Tone (Dual Pot)
  • Pickup Blender
  • Treble
  • Middle/Middle Frequency (Dual Pot)
  • Bass
  • Mini switch (active/passive)
  • New Marcus Heavymass II bridge
  • Open Premium machine heads
  • Gold coloured hardware
  • Colour: Natural Satin
  • Includes gig bag
PROS
  • • Swamp ash body delivers a resonant, articulate, and punchy low-end response.
  • • Marcus Super J Revolution pickups provide a clear, defined, and surprisingly versatile tone.
  • • Heritage-3 preamp offers excellent tonal shaping with a useful mid-frequency control.
  • • Heavymass II bridge enhances sustain and provides solid string anchoring for stability.
CONS
  • • The poplar burl top, while beautiful, can add to the overall weight of the instrument.
  • • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, lacks the inherent warmth of a set-neck design.
  • • The satin natural finish, while attractive, might show fingerprints and handling marks easily.

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Key Features

Body Material Swamp Ash with Poplar Burl Top
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Maple
Pickups Marcus Super J Revolution Single Coils
Scale Length 864 mm (34")
Frets 20 Medium
Strings 5-String
Weight 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Super J is brighter and more articulate, offering more clarity and definition, but still retains a warm, punchy character.
Yes, the passive mode provides a more vintage, rounded tone, while the active mode unlocks the full potential of the pickups and preamp for a more modern sound.
The Heavymass II bridge compensates well for the bolt-on design, delivering surprisingly good sustain and a solid feel, though a set-neck might offer slightly more.

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