Marcus Miller V7 Alder-5 BK 2nd Gen
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Marcus Miller
V7 Alder-5 BK 2nd Gen
Product Info
Article Number:
445973
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
V7 Alder-5 BK 2nd Gen
Category:
5-String J-Basses
Price:
$636.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Marcus Miller V7 Alder-5 is a seriously capable instrument, especially for players digging a refined jazz or funk tone. The build quality is impressive for the price point, and the electronics give you a ton of tonal flexibility. It's a great option for gigging musicians needing a reliable and versatile 5-string without the premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller V7 Alder-5 BK 2nd Gen
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Alder
- One-piece neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Ebony
- Neck profile: C
- Fretboard radius: 241 mm
- Scale: 34" (long scale)
- Nut width: 46 mm
- Nut: Bone
- Frets: 20 Medium small
- 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
- Mini switch (active/passive)
- Includes 2x 9 V batteries
- Bridge: Marcus Miller Modern S with 18 mm string spacing
- Hardware: Chrome
- Colour: Black
- Made by Sire
PROS
- • Alder body provides a balanced, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Marcus Super-J Revolution Jazz pickups offer articulate clarity and punchy low-mids.
- • Ebony fretboard provides a smooth, fast playing experience and brightens the tone.
- • Heritage-3 electronics offer extensive tonal shaping and a useful active/passive switch.
CONS
- • Alder body can make it feel slightly heavier than basses with lighter woods.
- • The 'C' neck profile might not suit players preferring a thicker or flatter feel.
- • While versatile, the pickup voicing leans towards jazz and funk, limiting heavier genres.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Marcus Super-J Revolution Jazz Single Coils
Scale Length
34in
Frets
20 Medium Small
Strings
Nickel-plated Steel (likely .045-.130 gauge)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's known for its musicality – less harsh than some, with a more natural feel and a wide range of adjustable frequencies.
The 'C' profile is fairly standard, but the 46mm nut width might feel a little snug for those with very large hands, though most will find it perfectly manageable.
In passive mode, the pickups retain their character but with less output and a more vintage tone; the active mode boosts the signal and expands the tonal possibilities via the Heritage-3 controls.
