Marcus Miller V10-5 NT
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Marcus Miller
V10-5 NT
Product Info
Article Number:
584406
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
V10-5 NT
Category:
5-String J-Basses
Price:
$1,318.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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.
Product Video
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.
