Marcus Miller V10-5 TGR
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Marcus Miller
V10-5 TGR
Product Info
Article Number:
584410
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
V10-5 TGR
Category:
5-String J-Basses
Price:
$1,428.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The V10-5 TGR is a seriously well-equipped 5-string, perfect for players wanting a versatile, modern voice with a touch of class. The Marcus Miller electronics are a real highlight, giving you a ton of tonal options while retaining a natural feel. It's a premium-priced instrument that delivers a lot of value for the money.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller V10-5 TGR
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Swamp Ash
- Top: Solid burl poplar
- 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)
- Marcus Heavymass II bridge
- Premium open machine heads
- Gold-coloured hardware
- Colour: Transparent Green Satin
- Includes case
PROS
- • Swamp ash body provides excellent resonance and a balanced tonal foundation.
- • Marcus Super J Revolution pickups deliver articulate, punchy single-coil tones.
- • Heritage-3 preamp offers versatile shaping with a useful mid-frequency control.
- • Bolt-on maple neck ensures snappy response and comfortable playability.
CONS
- • Burl poplar top, while beautiful, can sometimes mask the ash's natural character.
- • Heavymass II bridge, while functional, isn't the most sophisticated option.
- • The satin transparent green finish might not appeal to all players' aesthetic preferences.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Swamp Ash with Solid Burl Poplar Top
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
2 Marcus Super J Revolution Single Coils
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
20 Medium
Strings
5-String
Weight
Approximately 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs) – typical for a 5-string
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a mid-range offering, providing a good balance of features and ease of use – not as extensive as the flagship preamps, but still very capable.
The 'C' profile is generally considered comfortable, but the 46 mm nut width might feel a little narrower for those with very large hands.
While it shares the J-Bass layout, the Super J Revolution pickups provide a more aggressive and modern tone, with more output and clarity than a vintage Jazz Bass.
