Marcus Miller V7 Alder-4 FL BK 2nd Gen
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Marcus Miller
V7 Alder-4 FL BK 2nd Gen
Product Info
Article Number:
445944
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
V7 Alder-4 FL BK 2nd Gen
Category:
Fretless Basses
Price:
$592.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This V7 is a fantastic entry point into fretless bass playing, offering a seriously refined feel and tone at an accessible price point. The Marcus Miller electronics give you a surprising amount of sculpting ability, making it versatile for jazz, funk, and even more modern styles. It’s a great option for intermediate players looking to explore the fretless world without a premium-priced investment.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller V7 Alder-4 FL BK 2nd Gen
- Fretless Electric Bass
- Body: Alder
- One-piece maple neck
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Neck profile: C
- Scale: 34" (long scale)
- Bone nut
- Nut width: 38 mm
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm
- Pickups: 2 Marcus Super-J Revolution Jazz single coils
- Marcus Heritage-3 Electronics with Frequency Control
- Controls: Volume/Tone (dual pot)
- pickup blender
- treble
- middle / middle frequency (dual pot)
- bass
- Active / Passive miniature switch
- Marcus Miller Modern S bridge
- String spacing: 20 mm
- Equipped with 2x 9 V batteries
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Black
- Made by Sire
- Chrome pickup cover included
PROS
- • Alder body provides a warm, resonant foundation for the fretless tone.
- • Marcus Super-J Revolution Jazz pickups deliver articulate, vintage-inspired clarity.
- • Ebony fingerboard offers a smooth, fast playing experience and excellent note definition.
- • Heritage-3 electronics provide extensive tonal shaping with precise frequency control.
CONS
- • Long scale (34 in) can feel unwieldy for smaller players or those with shorter arms.
- • Fretless learning curve demands patience and precise intonation development.
- • Alder body, while resonant, may lack the sustain of more premium woods like mahogany.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
One-piece Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Marcus Super-J Revolution Jazz (neck) & Marcus Heritage-3 (bridge) Single Coils
Scale Length
34 in
Frets
Fretless
Strings
4 (likely Nickel-plated Steel, standard gauge)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 - 11 lbs (based on similar models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 38mm nut width and 241mm radius fingerboard offer a slightly wider and flatter feel than some vintage fretless designs, which can be more comfortable for players with larger hands.
They're legitimately useful; the frequency control allows targeted adjustments to the mid-range, which is critical for shaping fretless bass tones to avoid muddiness or harshness.
While not as flawless as a high-end instrument, the V7’s build is surprisingly solid for the price, with decent fretwork and hardware, although some minor cosmetic imperfections are possible.
