Marcus Miller V5 Alder-5 TS
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Marcus Miller
V5 Alder-5 TS
Product Info
Article Number:
492595
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
V5 Alder-5 TS
Category:
5-String J-Basses
Price:
$498.30
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This V5 Alder-5 TS is a fantastic entry point into Marcus Miller’s lineup. It nails that classic jazz bass vibe, but is surprisingly adaptable for funk and blues. A great choice for gigging musicians seeking a quality instrument without a premium price tag.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller V5 Alder-5 TS
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Alder
- One-piece maple neck
- Fretboard: Roasted maple
- Neck profile: C
- Scale: 34" (Long scale)
- Fretboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Nut width: 46 mm
- Bone nut
- 20 Medium Small Frets
- String spacing: 18 mm
- Pickup: 2 Marcus Vintage-J Revolution Jazz single coils
- 2 Volume controls and one tone control
- Vintage bridge
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Tobacco Sunburst
- Made by Sire
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a balanced, articulate, and warm tonal foundation.
- • Roasted maple fretboard offers exceptional stability and a smooth playing experience.
- • Marcus Vintage-J Revolution pickups provide a vintage jazz tone with surprising clarity.
- • C-shaped neck profile is comfortable and familiar for a wide range of players.
CONS
- • Alder body, while great sounding, can make it slightly heavier than some basses.
- • While versatile, the pickup configuration leans towards jazz and might lack extreme modern distortion.
- • Vintage bridge, while aesthetically pleasing, may not offer the same adjustability as more modern designs.
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Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
One-piece Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
2 Marcus Vintage-J Revolution Jazz Single Coils
Scale Length
34 in
Frets
20 Medium Small
Strings
5-String
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
They offer a slightly more refined and modern take on the classic Jazz Bass tone, with a bit more clarity and a touch more output.
Absolutely. Roasted maple is much more stable, resists humidity changes better, and provides a smoother, faster feel – it's a noticeable upgrade.
Not at all! The controls are straightforward, and the C-shaped neck is very comfortable. It’s a great instrument to learn on and grow with.
