Marcus Miller V5 Alder-4 NT FL

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Marcus Miller V5 Alder-4 NT FL

Marcus Miller

V5 Alder-4 NT FL

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 507065
Model: V5 Alder-4 NT FL
Price: $581.90

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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

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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.

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