Marcus Miller V7 Vintage Swamp Ash-4 BMR 2nd
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Marcus Miller
V7 Vintage Swamp Ash-4 BMR 2nd
Product Info
Article Number:
446323
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
V7 Vintage Swamp Ash-4 BMR 2nd
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$724.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This V7 is a serious contender for players wanting that classic jazz bass vibe without the vintage price tag. The swamp ash body and Vintage-J pickups nail the tone, and the Heritage-3 preamp gives you plenty of tonal flexibility. It's a fantastic option for jazz, funk, and soul players seeking a comfortable, reliable instrument.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller V7 Vintage Swamp Ash-4 BMR 2nd
- Electric Bass
- Body: Swamp ash
- One-piece neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Maple
- Neck profile: C
- Scale: 34" (long scale)
- Fretboard radius: 241 mm
- Nut width: 38 mm
- Nut: Bone
- Frets: 20 medium small
- Pickups: 2 Marcus Vintage-J Revolution Jazz single coils
- Electronics: Marcus Heritage-3 with frequency control
- Controls: Volume/Tone (dual pot) - Pickup Blender - Treble - Middle/Middle Frequency (dual pot) - Bass
- Mini switch (active/passive)
- Equipped with 2x 9 V batteries
- Bridge: Marcus Vintage-S
- Hardware: Chrome
- Colour: Bright Metallic Red
- Made by Sire
PROS
- • Swamp ash body delivers resonant, balanced tone with excellent sustain.
- • Marcus Vintage-J pickups offer authentic, articulate vintage jazz bass sounds.
- • Heritage-3 electronics provide versatile tonal shaping with active/passive switching.
- • Comfortable C-profile maple neck facilitates fast, fluid playing.
CONS
- • Swamp ash can be slightly heavier than other body woods, impacting comfort.
- • Maple fretboard might feel a little slick for some players without conditioning.
- • While versatile, the pickup configuration leans toward jazz and funk; rock may feel thin.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Swamp ash
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Marcus Vintage-J Revolution Jazz single coils
Scale Length
34in
Frets
20 medium small
Strings
Nickel-plated steel (likely .045-.105)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It offers a more subtle, vintage-inspired boost and EQ compared to some modern preamps, focusing on warmth and musicality rather than extreme shaping.
The neck has a satin finish, which contributes to its smooth feel. Many new instruments benefit from a fret level and polish, and this is likely the case here as well.
The Blender allows you to mix the signal from both pickups, creating a wider range of tonal shades – from a more scooped, mid-focused sound to a fuller, more balanced tone.
