Marcus Miller V3 5 MA 2nd Gen
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Marcus Miller
V3 5 MA 2nd Gen
Product Info
Article Number:
446372
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
V3 5 MA 2nd Gen
Category:
5-String J-Basses
Price:
$471.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Marcus Miller V3 is a seriously impressive bass for the money. It’s got that classic jazz tone dialed in, but the active electronics give you a lot of flexibility. If you’re looking for a comfortable, well-built 5-string that won’t break the bank, this is a fantastic option for gigging musicians and students alike.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller V3 5 MA 2nd Gen
- 5-String electric bass
- Mahogany body
- Maple neck
- Rosewood fretboard
- Neck profile: C
- Scale: 864 mm
- Nut width: 45 mm
- 20 Medium small frets
- Pickups: 2 Marcus Standard Jazz Bass single coils
- Marcus Heritage-3 Electronics with frequency control
- Controls: Volume/Tone (Dual Pot)
- Pickup Blender
- Treble
- Middle/Middle Frequency (Dual Pot)
- Bass
- Active / passive mini switch
- Colour: Mahogany Red
- Made by Sire
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant low-end tones and sustain.
- • Marcus Standard Jazz pickups offer clarity and punch with a vintage vibe.
- • Heritage-3 electronics provide exceptional tonal shaping and active/passive switching.
- • Maple neck with a comfortable C profile ensures smooth playability and fast action.
CONS
- • Mahogany body can make the bass feel slightly heavier than some alternatives.
- • Rosewood fretboard might feel a bit dry for some players; conditioning recommended.
- • While versatile, it leans towards a more traditional jazz/funk sound; less suited for extreme genres.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
2 Marcus Standard Jazz Single Coils
Scale Length
864 mm
Frets
20 Medium Small
Strings
5-String
Weight
Approximately 11.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's more refined than many budget active circuits, offering smoother frequency shaping and a more musical response, especially in the mid-range.
It’s a modern ‘C’ – comfortable and relatively slim, allowing for easy access to the higher frets without feeling too flat or thin.
In passive mode, the pickups retain a warmer, more rounded character; active mode adds more clarity, definition, and extended frequency range.
