Marcus Miller V5 Alder-4 VWH LH
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Marcus Miller
V5 Alder-4 VWH LH
Product Info
Article Number:
581733
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
V5 Alder-4 VWH LH
Category:
4-String Lefthanded Basses
Price:
$570.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This V5 is a seriously solid left-handed bass offering a vintage vibe and a comfortable feel. The roasted maple neck makes it a joy to play, and those Vintage-J pickups are surprisingly versatile – great for funk, blues, and classic rock. A fantastic option for intermediate players seeking a quality, affordable instrument.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller V5 Alder-4 VWH LH
- Electric Bass
- Left-handed model
- Body: Alder
- One-piece neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm
- Scale: 34" longscale
- Nut width: 38 mm
- Bone nut
- Neck profile: C
- 20 Medium small frets
- Pickups: 2 Marcus Vintage-J Revolution Single Coils
- 2 Volume and 1 tone control
- Pickguard: Tortoise
- Vintage bridge
- String spacing: 20 mm
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Vintage White
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck and fretboard offer exceptional stability and smooth playability.
- • Marcus Vintage-J Revolution pickups deliver a warm, articulate vintage tone.
- • Alder body provides a balanced resonance with a pleasing, focused low-end.
- • The bone nut improves string vibration transfer for enhanced sustain and clarity.
CONS
- • Alder, while great, can be a bit 'plain' tonally compared to Ash or Swamp Ash.
- • The 'C' neck profile might not suit players preferring a flatter or thicker feel.
- • Vintage-style bridge, while charming, lacks the adjustability of modern designs.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
2 Marcus Vintage-J Revolution Single Coils
Scale Length
34"
Frets
20 Medium Small
Strings
Nickel-plated Steel (likely .045-.105)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's warmer and slightly less aggressive than a typical Jazz Bass pickup, with a rounder low-end and more vintage character.
No, the roasting process stabilizes the wood, making it significantly less susceptible to warping or movement due to humidity changes.
It's a fairly standard pickguard material – not premium, but not flimsy either; it looks good and does the job without being a standout feature.
