Marcus Miller V5 24-5 DRD
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Marcus Miller
V5 24-5 DRD
Product Info
Article Number:
562305
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
V5 24-5 DRD
Category:
5-String J-Basses
Price:
$658.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The V5 24-5 DRD is a seriously impressive bass for the money. Those Vintage-J pickups nail that classic Motown and funk vibe, while the roasted maple neck makes it a joy to play. It’s a fantastic choice for gigging musicians wanting a versatile, reliable, and great-sounding 5-string without a premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller V5 24-5 DRD
- 5-String 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: 46 mm (1.81")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- 24 Medium frets
- Pickups: 2 Marcus Vintage-J Revolution Single Coils
- 2 x Volume and 1 x tone controls
- Pickguard: Aluminium Gold
- Marcus Miller Vintage-S Bridge
- Mechanics: Premium Open Gear
- Hardware: Chrome
- Colour: Dakota Red
- Made by Sire
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck provides excellent stability and feel.
- • Marcus Vintage-J pickups deliver a warm, articulate vintage tone.
- • Alder body offers a balanced resonance and comfortable weight.
- • Premium open-gear tuners ensure reliable tuning stability.
CONS
- • Dakota Red finish might not appeal to all players’ aesthetic preferences.
- • Bolt-on neck construction limits sustain compared to neck-through designs.
- • Aluminium pickguard can be prone to minor cosmetic scratches.
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
5-String
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Vintage-J offers a slightly warmer and rounder tone than a typical Jazz Bass pickup, with a bit less aggressive high-end, making it smoother for various genres.
Yes, the roasted maple neck has a thin satin finish applied, offering a smooth feel without being overly glossy or sticky.
The Vintage-S bridge is straightforward and reliable, offering standard intonation and action adjustments, and contributes to a slightly more vintage-inspired tonal character than more modern, heavily adjustable designs.
