Marcus Miller V8-4 TS
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Marcus Miller
V8-4 TS
Product Info
Article Number:
553393
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
V8-4 TS
Category:
4-String J-Basses
Price:
$878.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The V8-4 TS is a seriously impressive bass for the money. It nails that modern, articulate Marcus Miller vibe while retaining some vintage character. This is a great choice for gigging musicians and players who want a versatile, well-built instrument without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller V8-4 TS
- Electric Bass
- Body: Swamp ash
- Bolt-on neck: roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- White abalone block fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: C
- Fretboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
- Bone nut
- Nut width: 38 mm (1.5")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- 20 Medium frets
- Pickups: 2 Marcus Super J Revolution single coils
- Marcus Heritage-3 preamp with mid-frequency control
- Controls: Volume/Tone (Dual Pot)
- Pickup Blender
- Treble
- Middle/Middle Frequency (Dual Pot) and Bass
- Mini switch for active/passive mode
- Marcus Heavymass II bridge
- Chrome hardware
- Sire Premium open-gear tuners
- Ivory Pearl pickguard
- Colour: Tobacco Sunburst
- Incl. gig bag
- Made by Sire
PROS
- • Swamp ash body delivers resonant, punchy low-end response and excellent sustain.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth, fast playing experience.
- • Marcus Super J Revolution pickups offer articulate, modern tone with a surprising vintage warmth.
- • Heritage-3 preamp provides versatile tonal shaping with a useful mid-frequency control.
CONS
- • Swamp ash can make the bass feel a little on the heavier side for extended playing.
- • The bolt-on neck, while stable, lacks the inherent warmth of a set-neck construction.
- • The pickup blend control can be a little fiddly to dial in a truly balanced tone.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Swamp Ash
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with White Abalone Block Inlays
Pickups
Marcus Super J Revolution (Single-Coil) x2
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
20 Medium
Strings
Nickel-plated Steel (likely .045-.105)
Weight
4.5 kg (9.9 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
They offer a more aggressive, slightly brighter tone with more detail and clarity than many traditional J-Bass pickups, but still retain a recognizable J-Bass character.
Absolutely. Roasted maple is far more stable, less prone to warping, and provides a smoother feel, contributing to better intonation and overall playability.
It's a huge asset! It allows you to carve out space in a dense mix, or add more warmth and body to a thin sound, offering significant tonal flexibility.
