Marcus Miller V3 BKS 2nd Gen
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Marcus Miller
V3 BKS 2nd Gen
Product Info
Article Number:
556242
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
V3 BKS 2nd Gen
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$438.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The V3 BKS 2nd Gen is a seriously solid bass for the money. The mahogany body gives it a lovely warmth, and the Marcus pickups have that classic J-Bass clarity with a bit more growl. It’s a great choice for players looking for a reliable, versatile workhorse bass without spending a fortune, particularly good for funk, blues, and modern pop.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller V3 BKS 2nd Gen
- Electric Bass
- Mahogany body
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- 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 Preamplifier with Mid Frequency Control
- Control: Volume/Tone (Dual Pot)
- Pickup Blender
- Treble
- Middle/Middle Frequency (Dual Pot)
- Bass
- Active/passive bass mini switch
- Colour: Matt Black
- Made by Sire
PROS
- • Mahogany body provides a warm, resonant low-end foundation.
- • Marcus J-Revolution pickups deliver articulate, punchy single-coil tones.
- • Heritage-3 preamp offers versatile shaping with a useful mid control.
- • Rosewood fingerboard feels smooth and comfortable for extended playing.
CONS
- • Mahogany body contributes to a slightly heavier feel compared to alder alternatives.
- • Rosewood fingerboard might be a drawback for players preferring ebony's snap.
- • Limited pickup configuration restricts tonal flexibility beyond standard J-Bass sounds.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Marcus Standard Jazz Bass J-Revolution Single Coils
Scale Length
864 mm (34 inches)
Frets
20 Medium Small
Strings
4 (likely Nickel-plated Steel)
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a mid-range offering, providing essential tonal shaping; it lacks the extensive features of their higher-end preamps but offers a good balance of functionality and affordability.
The 'C' profile is generally considered comfortable, but the 38mm nut width might feel a little snug for those with very large hands; it's a manageable width, though.
Switching to passive mode significantly reduces the preamp's influence, delivering a more vintage, direct sound with less gain and EQ; it’s a nice option for different recording or performance scenarios.
