Marcus Miller V3 TS 2nd Gen
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Marcus Miller
V3 TS 2nd Gen
Product Info
Article Number:
446377
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
V3 TS 2nd Gen
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$423.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The V3 TS 2nd Gen is a fantastic value, delivering a surprisingly premium feel and sound. Its versatile Heritage-3 electronics give you a lot of tonal control, while the mahogany body provides a warm, solid foundation. This is a great choice for players seeking a classic Jazz Bass vibe with modern features at an affordable price point.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller V3 TS 2nd Gen
- Electric Bass
- Body: Mahogany (Toona sureni)
- Neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
- Neck profile: C
- Scale: 864 mm
- Nut width: 38 mm
- Frets: 20 Medium small
- 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: Tobacco Sunburst
- Made by Sire
PROS
- • Mahogany body provides a warm, resonant low-end foundation.
- • Marcus J-Revolution pickups offer a clear, articulate Jazz Bass tone.
- • Heritage-3 electronics provide extensive tonal shaping possibilities.
- • Maple neck with a comfortable 'C' profile facilitates easy playability.
CONS
- • Rosewood fretboard may feel a little dry to some players.
- • Mahogany body can make it slightly heavier than some basses.
- • While versatile, it leans towards a more traditional Jazz Bass sound.
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
Frets
20 Medium Small
Strings
Nickel-plated Steel (typically 40-100 gauge)
Weight
Approximately 11.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It offers more precise frequency control, allowing for subtle or drastic tonal shifts without the harshness sometimes associated with other active systems.
The 'C' profile is fairly standard and accommodating, but the 38mm nut width might feel a bit snug for those with very large hands.
Passive mode delivers a more vintage, mellow tone, reducing the active electronics' coloration and providing a warmer, more rounded sound.
