Marcus Miller V10DX-5 TS

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Marcus Miller V10DX-5 TS

Marcus Miller

V10DX-5 TS

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 553490
Model: V10DX-5 TS
Price: $1,758.90

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The V10DX-5 TS is a seriously impressive bass – a fantastic blend of vintage vibe and modern playability. Its punchy tone and comfortable neck make it ideal for players who want a versatile, workhorse instrument for a wide range of styles, particularly funk, blues, and modern pop. This is a premium-priced instrument that delivers a lot of value for the money.

Product Description

  • Marcus Miller V10DX-5 TS
  • 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: Tobacco Sunburst
  • Incl. case
  • Made by Sire
PROS
  • • Swamp ash body delivers a resonant, punchy low-end response.
  • • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and a smooth, fast feel.
  • • Marcus J-Revolution pickups provide articulate, vintage-inspired tone.
  • • Hipshot Kickass bridge ensures rock-solid tuning stability and sustain.
CONS
  • • Swamp ash body contributes to a somewhat heavier overall instrument.
  • • Flamed maple top, while beautiful, might be a scratch magnet.
  • • The preamp’s mid-frequency control could be more nuanced.

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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
Weight 4.5 kg (approximately 9.9 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It’s a step down from the higher-end preamps, offering a slightly more basic EQ range, but still provides a substantial boost and tonal shaping capabilities.
Yes, it has a satin finish that allows for fast playing and a comfortable feel; it’s not a thick, glossy coating.
The pickup blender allows you to mix the signal from the neck and bridge pickups, creating a wide range of tonal possibilities from a scooped, modern sound to a more balanced, classic J-Bass tone.

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