Marcus Miller V10DX-5 NT
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Marcus Miller
V10DX-5 NT
Product Info
Article Number:
553489
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
V10DX-5 NT
Category:
5-String J-Basses
Price:
$1,538.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This V10DX-5 NT is a seriously well-equipped 5-string J-bass, offering a fantastic blend of vintage vibe and modern features. The roasted maple neck and Marcus pickups deliver a focused, articulate tone that’s great for funk, rock, and even more modern styles. It's a premium-priced instrument that delivers a lot of value for the discerning player.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller V10DX-5 NT
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Swamp ash
- Top: solid
- flamed maple
- Bolt-on neck: roasted maple
- Neck profile: C
- Fingerboard: flamed maple
- Fretboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Fingerboard inlays: Abalone blocks
- Bone nut
- Nut width: 46 mm (1.8")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- 20 Medium frets
- Pickups: 2 Marcus Premium J-Revolution single coils
- Electronics: Marcus Heritage-3 preamp with mid-frequency control
- Controls: Volume/Tone (Dual Pot)
- Pickup Blender
- Treble
- Middle/Middle Frequency (Dual Pot) and Bass
- Mini switch for active/passive mode
- Bridge: Hipshot Kickass Bass
- Machine heads: Hipshot USA Ultralite Bass
- Gold coloured hardware
- Transparent pickguard
- Colour: Natural
- Incl. case
- Made by Sire
PROS
- • Swamp ash body delivers resonant, punchy low-end tones.
- • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and smooth playability.
- • Marcus Heritage-3 preamp provides versatile tonal shaping options.
- • Hipshot Kickass bridge enhances sustain and tuning stability.
CONS
- • Swamp ash body contributes to a noticeably heavier overall weight.
- • Flamed maple top, while beautiful, might be prone to minor finish checking.
- • Pickup blend can be a bit fiddly to dial in desired tones.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Swamp Ash
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Flamed Maple
Pickups
Marcus Premium J-Revolution Single Coils
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
20 Medium
Strings
5-String (Not Specified Brand, likely D'Addario XL or similar)
Weight
4.5 kg (approximately 9.9 lbs) - based on typical swamp ash 5-string bass construction
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's known for its musicality and wide tonal range, offering a smoother, less harsh response than some other active preamps, making it easy to dial in a great sound.
Absolutely; roasting stabilizes the wood, reducing moisture-related warping and improving overall neck longevity and playability, leading to a more consistent feel.
Switching to passive mode provides a more traditional J-bass tone, reducing the preamp’s influence and giving you a warmer, more vintage-inspired sound with a slightly reduced output.
