Marcus Miller V5 24-4 NT
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Marcus Miller
V5 24-4 NT
Product Info
Article Number:
562293
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
V5 24-4 NT
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$603.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The V5 24-4 NT is a seriously solid choice for players craving a vintage-inspired J-Bass tone without the premium price tag. The bolt-on neck and comfortable profile make it a joy to play, and those single-coil pickups have a real snap. It’s a fantastic workhorse bass perfect for funk, blues, and classic rock.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller V5 24-4 NT
- Electric Bass
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Rosewood
- Neck profile: C
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Fingerboard inlays: Blocks
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Nut: Bone
- Nut Width: 38 mm
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- 24 Medium frets
- Pickups: 2 Marcus Vintage-J Revolution Single Coils
- 2 x Volume and 1 tone controls
- 3-Ply pickguard: Black
- Marcus Miller Vintage-S Bridge
- Machine heads: Premium Open Gear
- Hardware: Chrome
- Colour: Natural
- Made by Sire
PROS
- • Alder body provides a warm, resonant foundation.
- • Vintage-J Revolution pickups deliver articulate, punchy single-coil tones.
- • Rosewood 'C' neck offers comfortable playability and a familiar feel.
- • Premium open-gear tuners ensure stable tuning and a vintage aesthetic.
CONS
- • Alder body can make it slightly heavier than some basses.
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to basses with active electronics.
- • Rosewood fretboards may require more frequent oiling.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Rosewood
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Marcus Vintage-J Revolution Single Coils
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
24 Medium
Strings
4
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Vintage-J Revolution has a slightly warmer, more vintage tone with a bit less high-end sparkle than the Fender pickup, but still retains clarity and punch.
Bolt-on necks generally have a more immediate attack and a slightly brighter tone, which suits the V5's vintage aesthetic; it's a design choice, not inherently a flaw.
Regularly applying a fretboard oil, like lemon oil, will keep the Rosewood hydrated and prevent cracking or dryness – about once or twice a year is ideal.
