Marcus Miller V7 Alder-5 BK Sparkle 2nd Gen

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Marcus Miller V7 Alder-5 BK Sparkle 2nd Gen

Marcus Miller

V7 Alder-5 BK Sparkle 2nd Gen

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 610568
Model: V7 Alder-5 BK Sparkle 2nd Gen
Price: $658.90

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The V7 Alder-5 Sparkle is a seriously fun bass for the money. It's got that Marcus Miller vibe – articulate, punchy, and versatile – but with a really comfortable, easy-playing feel. This is an excellent choice for gigging musicians or anyone wanting a high-quality 5-string without a premium-priced tag.

Product Description

  • Marcus Miller V7 Alder-5 BK Sparkle 2nd Gen
  • Electric Bass
  • Body: Alder
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Maple
  • Rounded fingerboard edges
  • Black block fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: C-shape
  • Black neck binding
  • Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
  • Scale: 864 mm (34")
  • Nut width: 46 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 black pickguard
  • Mini toggle active / passive switch
  • Marcus Miller Modern-S bridge
  • Chrome hardware
  • Open premium machine heads
  • Colour: Black Sparkle
PROS
  • • Alder body delivers a warm, punchy low-end response.
  • • Marcus Super-J Revolution pickups offer a surprisingly articulate tone.
  • • Bolt-on maple neck provides a snappy, responsive feel and easy playability.
  • • Heritage-3 electronics offer versatile tonal shaping with mid-frequency control.
CONS
  • • The Sparkle finish can be a fingerprint magnet and shows wear easily.
  • • Bolt-on neck construction, while comfortable, lacks the sustain of a set-neck design.
  • • The active/passive switch isn't a dramatic difference; passive is a bit muddy.

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Key Features

Body Material Alder
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Maple with Black Block Inlays
Pickups Marcus Super-J Revolution Single-Coil (Bridge & Neck)
Scale Length 864 mm (34 in)
Frets 20 Medium
Strings Typically uses 5-string bass strings (brand not specified)
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a fairly precise adjustment, allowing for subtle shaping rather than broad boosts or cuts, which is great for dialing in a specific vocal presence.
The C-shape is generally comfortable, but the 46 mm nut width might feel a bit snug for those with very large hands – it’s a manageable width, though.
The passive mode provides a darker, rounder tone; the active mode brightens it and increases output, but the difference is more nuanced than a complete sound overhaul.

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