Marcus Miller V5 Alder-4 NT FL
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Marcus Miller
V5 Alder-4 NT FL
Product Info
Article Number:
507065
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
V5 Alder-4 NT FL
Category:
Fretless Basses
Price:
$581.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The V5 Alder-4 NT FL is a seriously impressive fretless bass for the price. It's got that warm, woody tone perfect for jazz, blues, and soul, and the roasted maple board makes sliding a breeze. If you're looking to dive into fretless playing without a huge investment, this is an excellent starting point.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller V5 Alder-4 NT FL
- Electric Bass
- Fretless / fretless
- Alder body
- One-piece maple neck
- Roasted maple fretboard
- Neck profile: C
- Scale length: 34" (long scale)
- Fretboard radius: 241 mm
- Nut width: 38 mm
- Bone nut
- 20 Positions
- String spacing: 20 mm
- Pickups: 2 Marcus Vintage-J Revolution Jazz Single Coils
- 2 Volume and 1 tone control
- Vintage bridge
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Natural
- Made by Sire
PROS
- • Alder body delivers warm, punchy low-mids for a classic jazz tone
- • Roasted maple fretboard offers smooth playability and stability
- • Marcus Vintage-J Revolution pickups provide articulate, vintage-inspired sound
- • Well-executed build quality for a bass in this price range
CONS
- • Fretless basses demand precise technique and careful setup
- • Neck profile might be too thin for players preferring a thicker feel
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to basses with humbucker pickups
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
One-piece Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Marcus Vintage-J Revolution Jazz Single Coils
Scale Length
34in
Frets
20 Positions
Strings
4
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 241mm radius is relatively flat, offering a faster feel for sliding and soloing, but might require a slightly more cautious approach to avoid unintentional notes.
While designed for a vintage jazz tone, the pickups’ clarity and articulation work surprisingly well in funk and soul, though heavier rock might lack the needed aggression.
The bone nut provides a slightly brighter, more resonant tone compared to plastic nuts, and offers improved tuning stability.
