Marcus Miller V3 BK 2nd Gen
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Marcus Miller
V3 BK 2nd Gen
Product Info
Article Number:
446375
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
V3 BK 2nd Gen
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$405.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Marcus Miller V3 BK 2nd Gen is a seriously impressive bass for the money. It delivers a warm, woody tone with plenty of clarity thanks to the J-Revolution pickups and useful Heritage-3 EQ. This is a great choice for gigging musicians and students looking for a quality instrument with a vintage vibe.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller V3 BK 2nd Gen
- Electric Bass
- Mahogany body
- Maple neck
- Rosewood fingerboard (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: Black
- Made by Sire
PROS
- • Mahogany body provides a warm, resonant, and punchy low-end foundation.
- • Marcus Standard J-Revolution pickups offer a surprisingly articulate and vintage-voiced tone.
- • Heritage-3 electronics provide flexible tone shaping with a useful mid-frequency control.
- • Maple neck with a comfortable C profile ensures playability and fast action.
CONS
- • Rosewood fingerboard can feel a little dry; a bit of oiling is recommended.
- • The active electronics require a power source, adding to potential maintenance.
- • While versatile, it leans towards classic jazz tones; extreme metal isn't its forte.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood (Dalbergia Latifolia)
Pickups
2 Marcus Standard Jazz Bass J-Revolution Single Coils
Scale Length
864 mm
Frets
20 Medium Small
Strings
Nickel-plated Steel (likely .040-.100 gauge, but not explicitly stated)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated based on similar models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's more streamlined than some, offering a good balance of control without getting overly complex. The mid-frequency control is a real standout for sculpting your tone.
The C profile is generally considered comfortable, but the 38mm nut width might feel a little narrower for those with very large hands compared to some modern basses.
Passive mode retains the mahogany body’s warmth but with a more scooped, less defined sound; active mode adds more clarity and punch, allowing for more tonal shaping.
