Marcus Miller V3 5 AWH 2nd Gen
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Marcus Miller
V3 5 AWH 2nd Gen
Product Info
Article Number:
446369
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
V3 5 AWH 2nd Gen
Category:
5-String J-Basses
Price:
$488.40
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This V3 5-string is a fantastic value, offering a lot of bass for the money. The Marcus Miller Heritage-3 electronics give you a surprising amount of tonal flexibility, while the mahogany body delivers a solid, warm foundation. It's a great choice for players wanting a versatile, punchy J-bass tone without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller V3 5 AWH 2nd Gen
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Mahogany
- Neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- Fretboard inlays: White pearloid block
- Neck profile: C
- Scale: 34" (Long scale)
- Fretboard radius: 184 mm (9.5")
- Nut width: 45 mm
- Bone nut
- Frets: 20 Medium small
- Pickups: 2 Marcus Standard Jazz Bass J-Revolution single coils
- Marcus Heritage-3 electronics with frequency control
- Controls: Volume & Tone (dual pot)
- Pickup Blender
- Bass
- Treble
- Middle/Middle frequency (dual pot)
- Active/Passive mini toggle switch
- Colour: Antique
- Made by Sire
PROS
- • Mahogany body provides a warm, resonant low-end foundation.
- • Marcus J-Revolution pickups deliver articulate, punchy single-coil tone.
- • Heritage-3 electronics offer extensive tonal shaping capabilities.
- • Maple neck with a comfortable C profile ensures easy playability.
CONS
- • Mahogany body can make it feel a bit weighty for extended playing.
- • Rosewood fretboard might require occasional oiling to prevent dryness.
- • Limited pickup versatility compared to humbucker-equipped basses.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Marcus Standard Jazz Bass J-Revolution Single-Coils
Scale Length
34 in
Frets
20 Medium Small
Strings
5-String (likely .045-.130 gauge)
Weight
Approximately 11 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a more refined system than many budget active circuits, offering more precise frequency control and a cleaner overall sound – not overly colored like some others.
The C profile is generally comfortable, but it’s a fairly standard shape; players with very large hands might find it slightly snug, though most will find it quite playable.
It’s surprisingly versatile; fingerstyle yields a warm, rounded tone, while a pick brings out the J-Bass growl and articulation – it’s well-suited for both.
