Marcus Miller V7 Alder-5 BK Sparkle 2nd Gen
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Marcus Miller
V7 Alder-5 BK Sparkle 2nd Gen
Product Info
Article Number:
610568
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
V7 Alder-5 BK Sparkle 2nd Gen
Category:
5-String J-Basses
Price:
$658.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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.
Product Video
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.
