Marcus Miller V5 24-5 TS FL
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Marcus Miller
V5 24-5 TS FL
Product Info
Article Number:
586980
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
V5 24-5 TS FL
Category:
Fretless Basses
Price:
$658.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The V5 24-5 TS FL is a seriously impressive fretless for the money. It nails that classic Marcus Miller tone—smooth, warm, and wonderfully expressive—with a comfortable neck profile that makes it accessible. Ideal for players wanting a quality fretless experience without the premium price tag, especially those into Motown, R&B, and mellow grooves.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller V5 24-5 TS FL
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Fretless
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Block fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: C
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Nut: Bone
- Nut width: 46 mm
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- 24 Positions
- Pickups: 2 Marcus Vintage-J Revolution Single Coils
- 2 Volume and 1 Tone controls
- Pickguard: Aluminium Gold
- Marcus Miller Vintage-S Bridge
- Machine heads: Premium Open Gear
- Hardware: Chrome
- Colour: Tobacco Sunburst
- Made by Sire
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and feel.
- • Marcus Vintage-J pickups deliver warm, articulate vintage tones.
- • Maple fingerboard provides a responsive, slightly brighter fretless experience.
- • Premium open gear machine heads ensure smooth, accurate tuning.
CONS
- • Alder body can feel a little plain compared to more exotic woods.
- • Bolt-on neck, while stable, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design.
- • Fretless learning curve requires dedication and practice.
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 (Fretless)
Strings
5-String
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 9.5" radius is relatively flat, providing a smooth sliding experience, but requires precise finger placement to avoid unwanted notes.
They aim for that classic, slightly scooped mid-range tone you'd expect from vintage pickups, offering a warmer, less aggressive sound than modern designs.
Absolutely; roasted maple is more stable and resistant to humidity changes, leading to improved playability and longevity.
