Marcus Miller V7 Swamp Ash-4 Reissue NT
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Marcus Miller
V7 Swamp Ash-4 Reissue NT
Product Info
Article Number:
584270
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
V7 Swamp Ash-4 Reissue NT
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$768.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This V7 is a seriously good-sounding bass, especially if you’re into that classic Motown or early funk vibe. The Super J pickups give you that vintage chime with plenty of growl, and the Heritage-3 preamp adds a surprising amount of flexibility. It's a fantastic option for gigging musicians who want a quality instrument without a premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller V7 Swamp Ash-4 Reissue NT
- Electric Bass
- Body: Swamp Ash
- Top: Burl poplar veneer
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Fingerboard inlays: white pearloid blocks
- Nut: Bone
- Neck profile: C
- Nut width: 38 mm (1.5")
- Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Edgeless fingerboard (rounded edges)
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- 20 Medium jumbo frets
- 3-Ply pickguard: Ivory Pearloid
- Pickups: 2 Marcus Super J Revolution single coils
- Marcus Heritage-3 preamp
- Controls: Volume
- Tone
- Blender
- Middle/Freq
- Bass
- Mini-switch for active/passive mode
- Marcus Heavymass II bridge
- Chrome hardware
- Open Premium machine heads
- Colour: Natural Matte
PROS
- • Swamp ash body delivers a resonant, punchy low-end with excellent sustain.
- • Marcus Super J Revolution pickups offer articulate, vintage-inspired single-coil tone.
- • Heritage-3 preamp provides versatile tonal shaping with the 'Blender' for unique sounds.
- • Bolt-on maple neck with a comfortable 'C' profile enhances playability and responsiveness.
CONS
- • Swamp ash can make the bass feel a bit heavier than some alternatives.
- • The edgeless fingerboard, while comfortable, might not suit players preferring sharper edges.
- • While versatile, the pickup configuration leans towards classic tones, limiting extreme modern sounds.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Swamp Ash with Burl Poplar Veneer
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with White Pearloid Inlays
Pickups
2 Marcus Super J Revolution Single Coils
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
20 Medium Jumbo
Strings
Nickel-plated Steel (likely .045-.105, standard Marcus Miller setup)
Weight
4.5 kg (approx. 10 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'Blender' combines the humbucker and single-coil signals, creating a unique, warmer tone with added body and a slightly scooped midrange.
It's a modern 'C' profile – comfortable and familiar, but with a slightly more pronounced feel than a very vintage, rounded neck.
The Marcus Miller V7 stands out with its quality hardware, unique preamp, and the specific character of the Super J pickups – offering a more distinct sonic personality than many competing models.
