Marcus Miller V5 Alder-5 CAR
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Marcus Miller
V5 Alder-5 CAR
Product Info
Article Number:
610803
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
V5 Alder-5 CAR
Category:
5-String J-Basses
Price:
$614.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The V5 Alder-5 CAR is a seriously solid 5-string option for players wanting vintage tones on a budget. The pickups have a nice warmth and clarity, and the maple neck is a joy to play. It's perfect for gigging musicians and studio players who need a reliable and versatile workhorse bass.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller V5 Alder-5 CAR
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Block fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: C-shape
- Black neck binding
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 38 mm (1.5")
- Bone nut
- 20 medium frets
- Pickups: Two Marcus Vintage-J Revolution single coils
- Two volume and one tone control
- Black pickguard
- Marcus Miller Vintage-S bridge
- Open premium machine heads
- Chrome-plated hardware
- Colour: Candy Apple Red
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with strong low-mids.
- • Marcus Vintage-J Revolution pickups deliver a clear, articulate vintage-inspired sound.
- • Maple neck with a comfortable C-shape profile facilitates fast, fluid playing.
- • Bone nut improves tuning stability and enhances sustain compared to plastic.
CONS
- • Alder body can make it slightly heavier than basses with lighter woods.
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while reliable, lacks the sustain of a neck-through design.
- • Single-coil pickups can be susceptible to hum in noisy environments.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with Block Inlays
Pickups
Marcus Vintage-J Revolution Single-Coils
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
20 Medium
Strings
5-String
Weight
Approximately 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
They're similar in output but the Vintage-J has a slightly rounder, warmer tone with a bit more vintage character – less brittle than some Fender pickups.
The binding is well-applied and generally durable, but like any binding, it’s susceptible to wear over many years of heavy playing and could benefit from occasional polishing.
The Marcus Miller Vintage-S bridge is very similar in functionality, offering good adjustability, but it might impart a slightly more vintage-leaning tone, a touch less aggressive than a standard Jazz Bass bridge.
