Marcus Miller V7 Alder-5 Tide Pool 2nd Gen
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Marcus Miller
V7 Alder-5 Tide Pool 2nd Gen
Product Info
Article Number:
610562
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
V7 Alder-5 Tide Pool 2nd Gen
Category:
5-String J-Basses
Price:
$658.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The V7 Alder-5 is a seriously fun bass – the single-coil pickups give it a unique, almost upright-bass-like tone that cuts through a mix really well. It’s a great choice for players who want a versatile, modern feel with a vintage vibe, especially those in funk, soul, or blues settings. The build quality is solid for the price point, making it a great value.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller V7 Alder-5 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 (1.5")
- 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 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 provides a warm, resonant foundation for the tone.
- • Marcus Super-J Revolution pickups deliver articulate, punchy single-coil character.
- • Bolt-on maple neck offers snappy response and comfortable playability.
- • Heritage-3 electronics provide versatile tonal shaping with mid-frequency control.
CONS
- • Alder body can make it a bit weighty for extended playing sessions.
- • Bolt-on neck construction might not appeal to players seeking a more integrated feel.
- • Tide Pool finish, while attractive, can be prone to fingerprints.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with Black Block Inlays
Pickups
Marcus Super-J Revolution Single-Coil (Neck & Bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
20 Medium
Strings
4 (Standard)
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Switching to passive mode mellows the high-end, offering a more vintage, rounder tone while retaining the core character of the pickups.
The C shape is a fairly standard profile, and at 46 mm wide, it provides ample room for most hand sizes, although those with exceptionally large hands might find it a bit snug.
It’s known for its clear, musicality and a more organic sound compared to some brighter, more sterile active preamps, with the mid-frequency control offering excellent tonal sculpting.
