Marcus Miller Z3-4 Blue
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Marcus Miller
Z3-4 Blue
Product Info
Article Number:
584173
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
Z3-4 Blue
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$489.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Z3-4 Blue is a fantastic option for players wanting a solid, modern bass with a punchy sound. The mahogany body and Sire humbucker combo delivers a powerful low-end that cuts through a mix, while the Heritage-3 preamp gives you plenty of tonal flexibility. It’s a great choice for funk, rock, and modern pop players on a budget.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller Z3-4 Blue
- Electric Bass
- Z Series
- Body: Mahogany
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Fingerboard inlays: Black Dot
- Edgeless fingerboard (rounded edges)
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- Bone nut
- Neck profile: C
- 22 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickup: Sire Standard MM Humbucker (bridge)
- Marcus Heritage-3 Preamp
- Volume
- treble
- middle and bass controls with push/pull function
- 3-Ply Mint Green pickguard
- Sire Standard MM bridge
- Open standard machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Blue
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant tone with excellent sustain.
- • Sire Standard MM humbucker provides a powerful, aggressive low-end response.
- • Marcus Heritage-3 preamp offers versatile tonal shaping with push/pull functionality.
- • Edgeless fingerboard enhances playing comfort, especially for fast runs and slides.
CONS
- • Open-gear tuners may not offer the same precision as sealed locking tuners.
- • Mahogany body can make the bass slightly heavier than some alternatives.
- • While versatile, the pickup leans toward a modern, aggressive sound, limiting vintage tones.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with Black Dot inlays
Pickups
Sire Standard MM Humbucker (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo
Strings
Nickel-plated steel (likely .045-.105 gauge)
Weight
Approximately 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It offers a good balance of EQ control and a modern, slightly aggressive character – not as scooped as some, but not overly bright either. It's a solid, reliable preamp for a bass in this price range.
The 'C' profile is a fairly standard, comfortable shape, but the 42mm nut width might feel a bit narrower for those with very large hands compared to some basses.
The blue finish is a lacquer, which is relatively durable, but susceptible to chipping if not handled carefully. A good quality polish will help maintain its shine.
