Marcus Miller V5R Alder-4 MLG
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Marcus Miller
V5R Alder-4 MLG
Product Info
Article Number:
536820
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
V5R Alder-4 MLG
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$537.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The V5R Alder-4 MLG is a seriously impressive bass for the money. The roasted maple neck and Vintage Fat-J pickups give it a really sweet, vintage-inspired voice that's fantastic for Motown, funk, and classic rock. It's a great choice for players looking for quality and character without a premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller V5R Alder-4 MLG
- Electric Bass
- Alder body
- Roasted maple neck
- Rosewood fingerboard
- White Perloid Blocks fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: C
- Scale: 34" (Long Scale)
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm
- Nut width: 38 mm
- Bone nut
- 20 Medium small frets
- Pickups: 2 Marcus Vintage Fat-J Revolution single coils
- 2 x Volume and 1 x tone controls
- Vintage-S bridge - string spacing: 20 mm
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Mild Green
- Made by Sire
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and feel.
- • Marcus Vintage Fat-J pickups deliver warm, articulate vintage tones.
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant foundation for the bass.
- • Vintage-S bridge enhances sustain and offers comfortable string spacing.
CONS
- • Mild Green finish might not appeal to all players’ aesthetic preferences.
- • Neck profile, while comfortable, may be too thin for some larger hands.
- • Limited pickup configuration offers less tonal versatility compared to basses with more controls.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Marcus Vintage Fat-J Revolution Single Coils
Scale Length
34"
Frets
20 Medium Small
Strings
Nickel-plated Steel
Weight
9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'C' profile is a bit thinner than some of their more modern neck shapes, leaning towards a vintage feel, which some might find slightly less substantial.
They're designed to evoke vintage tones—a warmer, slightly more rounded sound than modern pickups—but with a bit more clarity and output than a truly old-school single coil.
Yes, it's finished with a thin satin lacquer, offering a smooth playing feel while protecting the wood.
