Marcus Miller V7 Vintage Alder-5 BMR 2nd Gen
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Marcus Miller
V7 Vintage Alder-5 BMR 2nd Gen
Product Info
Article Number:
446320
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
V7 Vintage Alder-5 BMR 2nd Gen
Category:
5-String J-Basses
Price:
$713.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This V7 is a seriously impressive bass for the money. The vintage-inspired tones are fantastic for jazz, funk, and soul, and the active electronics give you a lot of control. It's a great choice for gigging musicians who want a quality 5-string without the premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller V7 Vintage Alder-5 BMR 2nd Gen.
- Electric Bass
- Made by Sire
- Alder body
- One-piece maple neck
- Neck profile: C
- Maple fretboard
- 34" Long scale
- 20 Medium small frets
- Nut width: 46 mm
- Bone nut
- For string spacings of 18 mm
- Fretboard radius: 184 mm
- Equipped with 2x 9V batteries
- Pickups: 2x Marcus Vintage-J Revolution Jazz
- Marcus Heritage-3 electronics with frequency control
- Volume / Tone (dual pot)
- Pickup blender
- Treble
- Middle / Middle frequency (dual pot)
- Bass mini toggle (active / passive)
- Marcus Vintage-S bridge
- Chrome hardware
- Finish: Bright Metallic Red
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a warm, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Marcus Vintage-J Revolution Jazz pickups offer a surprisingly articulate and vintage-voiced growl.
- • Heritage-3 electronics provide extensive tonal shaping with useful mid-frequency control.
- • One-piece maple neck and bone nut contribute to smooth playability and improved upper-fret access.
CONS
- • Bright Metallic Red finish might not appeal to players seeking a more understated aesthetic.
- • Active electronics require 9V batteries, adding to maintenance and potential cost.
- • While versatile, the vintage-inspired voicing leans toward jazz and funk, limiting extreme metal applications.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Marcus Vintage-J Revolution Jazz (x2)
Scale Length
34 in
Frets
20 Medium Small
Strings
5-String
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It offers a more refined and musical active EQ than some, with a particularly useful dual-pot mid-frequency control for dialing in your tone.
The 'C' profile is fairly standard and generally comfortable, but it's on the slimmer side; players with very large hands might prefer a thicker neck.
The Vintage-S bridge is lightweight and designed to enhance resonance and sustain, contributing to a more vintage-style feel and response.
