Marcus Miller V3 AWH 2nd Gen
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Marcus Miller
V3 AWH 2nd Gen
Product Info
Article Number:
446374
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
V3 AWH 2nd Gen
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$421.30
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The V3 AWH 2nd Gen is a fantastic value for players seeking a versatile, vintage-inspired jazz bass tone. The mahogany body gives it a nice warmth, while the Marcus pickups offer clarity and punch. This bass is ideal for gigging musicians and students wanting professional feel without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller V3 AWH 2nd Gen
- Electric Bass
- Body: Mahogany (Toona sureni)
- Neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
- Neck profile: C
- Scale: 864 mm
- Nut width: 38 mm
- 20 Medium Small Frets
- Pickups: 2 Marcus Standard Jazz Bass J-Revolution 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 toggle switch
- Colour: Antique white
- Made by Sire
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant low-end tones.
- • Marcus J-Revolution pickups offer articulate, vintage jazz bass clarity.
- • Heritage-3 electronics provide extensive tonal shaping flexibility.
- • Comfortable C-profile neck facilitates fast, fluid playing.
CONS
- • Rosewood fretboard can feel a bit dry compared to ebony options.
- • Mahogany body can contribute to a slightly heavier feel.
- • Limited pickup options compared to higher-end models.
Product Video
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
864 mm (approximately 34 in)
Frets
20 Medium Small
Strings
Nickel-plated Steel (likely .045-.105 gauge)
Weight
approximately 11 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Heritage-3 offers more nuanced frequency shaping with its dual concentric pots, allowing for finer adjustments to the mid-range and overall tonal balance.
The C-profile neck is generally comfortable, but the 38mm nut width might feel a touch narrower for those accustomed to wider necks.
While it excels in fingerstyle and pick playing, the J-Revolution pickups can handle slap bass, though it might lack the extreme 'thwack' of more modern pickups.
