Marcus Miller V7 Vintage Swamp Ash-4 BMR 2nd

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Marcus Miller V7 Vintage Swamp Ash-4 BMR 2nd

Marcus Miller

V7 Vintage Swamp Ash-4 BMR 2nd

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 446323
Model: V7 Vintage Swamp Ash-4 BMR 2nd
Price: $724.90

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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.

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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.

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