Marcus Miller V7 Alder-4 Tide Pool 2nd Gen
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Marcus Miller
V7 Alder-4 Tide Pool 2nd Gen
Product Info
Article Number:
610549
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
V7 Alder-4 Tide Pool 2nd Gen
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$603.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The V7 Alder-4 is a seriously impressive bass for the money. It’s got a really comfortable feel, those Marcus pickups are surprisingly versatile, and the Heritage-3 preamp gives you a ton of tonal options. This is a fantastic choice for gigging musicians who want a great-sounding, reliable bass without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller V7 Alder-4 Tide Pool 2nd Gen
- Electric Bass
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Rounded fingerboard edge
- Black block fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: C-Shape
- Black neck binding
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 38 mm (1.5")
- Bone nut
- 20 Medium frets
- Pickup: 1 Marcus Super-J Revolution Single Coil (bridge) and 1 Marcus Super-J Revolution Single Coil (neck)
- Electronics: Marcus Heritage- 3 with mid frequency control
- Controls: Volume and tone (Dual Pot)
- pickup blender
- treble
- midrange and mid frequency (Dual Pot)
- bass
- 3-Ply mint green pickguard
- Mini toggle active / passive switch
- Marcus Miller Modern-S bridge
- Chrome hardware
- Open premium machine heads
- Colour: Tide Pool
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a balanced, articulate tone with a pleasant warmth.
- • Marcus Super-J Revolution pickups provide a surprisingly punchy, vintage-inspired single-coil voice.
- • Heritage-3 electronics offer extensive tonal shaping with the mid-frequency control.
- • Maple neck with rounded edges and black binding enhances playability and visual appeal.
CONS
- • Bolt-on neck construction limits sustain compared to a neck-through design.
- • Alder body may be prone to finish checking with aggressive playing and humidity changes.
- • The mini toggle switch for active/passive can feel a bit flimsy over time.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with Black Block Inlays
Pickups
2 x Marcus Super-J Revolution Single Coil
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
20 Medium
Strings
Typically Nickel-Plated Steel (likely .045-.105)
Weight
Approximately 8.5 - 9.5 lbs (3.9 - 4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
They offer a more focused and punchy tone, less 'scratchy' than many vintage single coils, while retaining a distinct single-coil character.
The passive mode provides a warmer, more vintage tone, while active mode boosts the output and adds clarity – it's a useful tool for adapting to different musical contexts.
While visually striking, the Tide Pool finish is a nitrocellulose lacquer which can be susceptible to checking, so careful humidity control and mindful handling are recommended.
