Marcus Miller V7 Alder-4 FL AWH 2nd Gen

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Marcus Miller V7 Alder-4 FL AWH 2nd Gen

Marcus Miller

V7 Alder-4 FL AWH 2nd Gen

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Product Info

Article Number: 445940
Model: V7 Alder-4 FL AWH 2nd Gen
Price: $590.70

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The Marcus Miller V7 FL is a fantastic entry point into fretless bass playing, offering a surprisingly premium feel and sound for its class. The combination of the alder body, ebony board, and those Super-J pickups creates a versatile tone, equally at home in jazz, funk, or soul. It’s perfect for players looking for a quality fretless experience without the high-end price tag.

Product Description

  • Marcus Miller V7 Alder-4 FL AWH 2nd Gen
  • Fretless Electric Bass
  • Alder body
  • One-piece maple neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Neck profile: C
  • Scale: 34" (Long Scale)
  • Nut width: 38 mm
  • Fretboard radius: 241 mm
  • Bone Nut
  • Pickups: 2 Marcus Super-J Revolution Single Coils
  • Marcus Heritage-3 Electronics with Frequency Control
  • Controls: Volume / Tone (Dual Pot)
  • Pickup Blender
  • Treble
  • Middle / Middle Frequency (Dual Pot)
  • Active / passive bass mini-switch
  • Equipped with 2 x 9 V batteries
  • Marcus Miller Modern S bridge
  • String distance: 20 mm
  • Chrome hardware
  • Strings: Daddario EXL170 .045 - .100
  • Colour: Antique White
  • Includes chrome pickup cover
  • Made by sire
PROS
  • • Alder body delivers a warm, resonant foundation ideal for fretless tones.
  • • Marcus Super-J Revolution pickups offer a surprisingly articulate and vintage-voiced character.
  • • Heritage-3 electronics provide flexible tonal shaping with precise frequency control.
  • • Ebony fretboard provides a smooth, fast playing experience with excellent note definition.
CONS
  • • The 38mm nut width might feel wide for players accustomed to narrower fretless basses.
  • • Alder body combined with long scale contributes to a relatively hefty feel.
  • • The active electronics require two 9V batteries, adding to ongoing maintenance.

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material One-piece Maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Pickups Marcus Super-J Revolution Single Coils
Scale Length 34 in
Frets Fretless
Strings Daddario EXL170 .045 - .100
Weight Approximately 11 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The feel is surprisingly good, though the fretboard isn’t quite as polished as some premium instruments; it’s playable and enjoyable right out of the box.
They are technically single coil designs, but Marcus Miller uses a unique construction technique that gives them a slightly fatter, more robust tone than traditional single coils.
The 'C' profile is generally comfortable, but the 38mm nut width and overall neck thickness might be a bit much for players with very small hands.

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