Marcus Miller V8-4 NT LH
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Marcus Miller
V8-4 NT LH
Product Info
Article Number:
600446
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
V8-4 NT LH
Category:
4-String Lefthanded Basses
Price:
$988.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This lefty V8-4 NT is a serious contender for players seeking a quality instrument with a vintage-inspired voice. The roasted maple neck and Marcus pickups offer a fantastic blend of playability and tone, making it ideal for funk, blues, and classic rock styles. It's a premium-priced bass that delivers a lot of bang for your buck.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller V8-4 NT LH
- Electric Bass
- Left-handed model
- Body: Swamp Ash
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Neck profile: C-Shape
- White abalone block fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 9.5"
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 38 mm (1.5")
- Bone nut
- 20 Medium frets
- Pickup: 2 Marcus Super J Revolution single coils with 70' pickup spacing
- Electronics: Marcus Heritage-3 preamplifier with centre frequency control
- Controls: Volume/Tone (Dual Pot)
- Pickup Blender
- Treble
- Middle/Middle Frequency (Dual Pot)
- Bass
- Mini toggle switch (active/passive)
- Ivory Pearl pickguard
- Marcus Heavymass II bridge
- Open Sire Premium machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Natural
- Includes gig bag
PROS
- • Swamp ash body delivers a resonant, punchy tone with excellent sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and a smooth, fast playing feel.
- • Marcus Super J Revolution pickups provide articulate, clear tones with a vintage vibe.
- • Heritage-3 preamp allows for versatile tonal shaping and a true Marcus Miller sound.
CONS
- • Swamp ash can be a bit heavy, making for a potentially tiring playing experience.
- • The 'C' neck profile might not suit players preferring a flatter or thicker feel.
- • While versatile, the pickup configuration leans toward classic tones, limiting extreme modern sounds.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Swamp Ash
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Marcus Super J Revolution Single Coils
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
20 Medium
Strings
Nickel-plated Steel (likely .045-.105, based on typical Marcus Miller spec)
Weight
4.3 kg (9.5 lbs) - estimated based on similar models
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a refined version, offering a more focused mid-frequency control, providing greater tonal sculpting capabilities than earlier models.
Not really; Marcus Miller's bolt-on necks are exceptionally well-executed, providing excellent sustain and a bright, responsive tone, often preferred for their immediacy.
They offer a more articulate and defined tone than typical humbuckers, retaining clarity while still delivering plenty of punch and warmth - a classic single-coil vibe with added growl.
