Marcus Miller V5 24-4 VWH
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Marcus Miller
V5 24-4 VWH
Product Info
Article Number:
562297
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
V5 24-4 VWH
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$603.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The V5 24-4 VWH is a seriously impressive bass for the price. It nails that classic J-Bass vibe with its warm, punchy pickups and comfortable neck. This is a fantastic choice for players looking for a reliable, vintage-voiced bass without spending a fortune, particularly good for funk, soul, and Motown styles.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller V5 24-4 VWH
- Electric Bass
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- 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 Volume and 1 tone controls
- Pickguard: Aluminium Gold
- Marcus Miller Vintage-S Bridge
- Mechanics: Premium Open Gear
- Hardware: Chrome
- Colour: Vintage White
- Made by Sire
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and feel.
- • Vintage-J Revolution pickups deliver a warm, articulate vintage tone.
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant foundation for the instrument.
- • Premium open gear tuners ensure reliable tuning stability.
CONS
- • Alder body can make it slightly heavier than some basses.
- • Limited pickup options restrict tonal versatility compared to higher-end models.
- • Gold pickguard might not appeal to everyone's aesthetic preference.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Marcus Vintage-J Revolution Single Coils
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
24 Medium
Strings
4
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Roasted maple is significantly more stable, resisting warping and offering a smoother, more consistent feel, especially in varying climates.
They're designed to emulate the classic J-Bass sound, offering a warm, rounded tone with plenty of clarity and articulation, but with a slightly more modern edge.
It's a well-designed bridge providing good sustain and a balanced tone, but lacks the same level of adjustability and 'zing' some players seek from a vintage-style bridge.
