Marcus Miller V7 Swamp Ash-5 Reissue TS
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Marcus Miller
V7 Swamp Ash-5 Reissue TS
Product Info
Article Number:
584309
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
V7 Swamp Ash-5 Reissue TS
Category:
5-String J-Basses
Price:
$713.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The V7 is a fantastic all-around 5-string – it nails that modern, yet slightly vintage, vibe. The Super J pickups provide a surprising amount of warmth and clarity, and the Heritage-3 preamp gives you plenty of tonal options. It's a great choice for gigging musicians who need a versatile and reliable bass without breaking the bank.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller V7 Swamp Ash-5 Reissue TS
- 5-String 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: Tobacco Sunburst
PROS
- • Swamp ash body delivers a resonant, articulate low-end with great sustain.
- • Marcus Super J Revolution pickups offer a surprisingly vintage, clear tone.
- • Heritage-3 preamp provides versatile tonal shaping with the useful 'Blender' control.
- • Bolt-on maple neck ensures a snappy, responsive feel with comfortable playability.
CONS
- • Swamp ash can make the bass feel somewhat weighty, especially for smaller players.
- • Burl poplar veneer, while attractive, can be prone to minor finish imperfections.
- • The Edgeless fingerboard, while comfortable, may not appeal to players preferring a more defined edge.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Swamp Ash with Burl Poplar Veneer
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
2 Marcus Super J Revolution Single Coils
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
20 Medium Jumbo
Strings
Typically ships with nickel-plated steel strings, around .045-.105 gauge
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Blender mixes the neck and bridge pickups, offering a unique mid-range boost and a more complex harmonic content – it’s a signature Marcus Miller feature.
The C profile is generally comfortable, but the 38 mm nut width might feel a bit snug for players with very large hands; it's a fairly standard width for a 5-string.
Compared to the V series, the V7 offers a more premium feel with the swamp ash body and burl poplar top, while retaining the core Marcus Miller sonic character.
