Marcus Miller V3 5 BK 2nd Gen

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Marcus Miller V3 5 BK 2nd Gen

Marcus Miller

V3 5 BK 2nd Gen

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 446371
Model: V3 5 BK 2nd Gen
Price: $471.90

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The V3 5 BK 2nd Gen is a fantastic entry into Marcus Miller's line, offering a serious punch and versatility at an affordable price. Its mahogany body delivers a warm, full tone, while the J-Revolution pickups and Heritage-3 preamp give you a wide range of sounds – ideal for funk, jazz, and modern styles. This is a great bass for gigging musicians and serious students alike.

Product Description

  • Marcus Miller V3 5 BK 2nd Gen
  • 5-String Electric Bass
  • Body: Mahogany (Toona sureni)
  • Neck: Maple
  • Fretboard: Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
  • Neck profile: C
  • Fretboard radius: 241 mm
  • Scale: 34" (long scale)
  • Nut width: 45 mm
  • Frets: 20 Medium small
  • Pickups: 2 Marcus Standard Jazz Bass J-Revolution single coils
  • Electronics: Marcus Heritage-3 preamp with frequency control
  • Controls: Volume/Tone (dual pot) - Pickup Blender - Treble - Middle/Middle Frequency (dual pot) - Bass
  • Active/Passive mini switch
  • Colour: Black
  • Made by Sire
PROS
  • • Mahogany body provides warm, resonant low-end tones.
  • • Marcus J-Revolution pickups offer clarity and punchy articulation.
  • • Heritage-3 preamp provides versatile tonal shaping options.
  • • Comfortable C-profile neck facilitates effortless playability.
CONS
  • • Rosewood fretboard may require occasional oiling to prevent dryness.
  • • Mahogany body can make it feel a bit weighty for some players.
  • • Pickup blend control can be subtle, requiring careful adjustments.

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Key Features

Body Material Toona sureni Mahogany
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Dalbergia latifolia Rosewood
Pickups Marcus Standard Jazz Bass J-Revolution Single Coils
Scale Length 34 in
Frets 20 Medium Small
Strings 5-String
Weight Approximately 11 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a simplified version, offering essential EQ controls, but still provides a significant tonal upgrade over passive basses.
The neck has a satin finish, which contributes to its smooth, fast feel.
It blends the two pickups together, allowing for a more scooped or mid-focused sound, which can be great for funk or smoother jazz tones.

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