Marcus Miller V7 Alder-4 LPB 2nd Gen
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Marcus Miller
V7 Alder-4 LPB 2nd Gen
Product Info
Article Number:
460015
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
V7 Alder-4 LPB 2nd Gen
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$547.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This V7 Alder-4 is a seriously impressive bass for the money. The Super-J pickups give you that classic, slightly scooped jazz tone, but with a surprising amount of growl. It's a great choice for gigging musicians who want a versatile, reliable, and well-built instrument without breaking the bank.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller V7 Alder-4 LPB 2nd Gen.
- Electric Bass
- Body: Alder
- One-piece neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Neck profile: C
- Scale: 34" (long scale)
- Frets: 20 medium small
- Nut width: 38 mm
- Fretboard radius: 241 mm
- Nut: Bone
- Pickups: 2 Marcus Super-J Revolution Jazz single coils
- Electronics: Marcus Heritage-3 with frequency control
- Controls: Volume/Tone (dual pot) - Pickup Blender - Treble - Middle/Middle Frequency (dual pot) - Bass
- Active/Passive mini switch
- Includes 2x 9 V batteries
- Bridge: Marcus Miller Modern S with 20 mm string spacing
- Hardware: Chrome
- Colour: Lake Placid Blue
- Includes an unmounted chrome pickup cover
- Made by Sire
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a balanced, articulate tone with warmth.
- • Ebony fretboard provides snappy response and excellent note definition.
- • Marcus Super-J Revolution Jazz pickups offer vintage clarity with modern punch.
- • Heritage-3 electronics provide extensive tonal shaping and active/passive switching.
CONS
- • Alder body can feel a bit 'plain' aesthetically compared to more exotic woods.
- • Neck profile, while comfortable, might be too slim for players preferring a thicker feel.
- • 20mm string spacing takes some getting used to for players with smaller hands.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Marcus Super-J Revolution Jazz Single-Coils
Scale Length
34 in
Frets
20 Medium-Small
Strings
Nickel-plated Steel (likely .045-.105 gauge)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s relatively straightforward, offering a wider frequency range than many simpler systems, but lacks the extreme precision of some high-end options – it’s a sweet spot of usability and tone shaping.
The neck has a moderate gloss finish – not overly thick, but definitely not satin. It provides a good balance between protection and playability, although some players might prefer a more matte feel.
It's unmounted; you'll need to install it yourself if you choose to use it. It’s a nice touch for those wanting a slightly different aesthetic.
