Marcus Miller Z3-4 Silver Sparkle

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Marcus Miller Z3-4 Silver Sparkle

Marcus Miller

Z3-4 Silver Sparkle

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 610509
Model: Z3-4 Silver Sparkle
Price: $493.90

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The Z3-4 Silver Sparkle is a seriously fun bass for players wanting a punchy, modern tone without the premium price tag. That Sire pickup delivers a growl perfect for funk, rock, and even heavier styles, while the Marcus Miller preamp gives you plenty of tonal shaping. It's a great option for gigging musicians or students looking for a reliable and versatile instrument.

Product Description

  • Marcus Miller Z3-4 Silver Sparkle
  • Electric Bass
  • Body: Mahogany
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Edgeless fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Black dot fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: C
  • Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
  • Scale: 864 mm (34")
  • Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
  • Bone nut
  • 22 Medium jumbo frets
  • Pickup: 1 Sire Standard MM Humbucker (bridge)
  • Electronics: Marcus Heritage-3 Preamp
  • Controls: Volume
  • Treble
  • Middle
  • Bass
  • Black 3-ply pickguard
  • Sire Standard MM bridge
  • Open standard machine heads
  • Chrome hardware
  • Colour: Silver Sparkle
PROS
  • • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant low-end frequencies.
  • • Sire Standard MM humbucker provides aggressive, articulate tone.
  • • Marcus Heritage-3 preamp offers versatile EQ shaping capabilities.
  • • Bolt-on maple neck ensures a snappy, responsive playing feel.
CONS
  • • Open-gear tuners might not offer the finest locking precision.
  • • Rosewood fingerboard can be prone to fret buzz with fluctuating humidity.
  • • Silver Sparkle finish can show fingerprints and minor scratches easily.

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Key Features

Body Material Mahogany
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Rosewood
Pickups 1 Sire Standard MM Humbucker (bridge)
Scale Length 864 mm (34 in)
Frets 22 Medium jumbo
Strings Nickel-plated steel (likely standard 4-string set)
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) - typical for a mahogany body bass

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's a slightly simplified version of their higher-end preamps, offering core EQ controls but with fewer features like mid-sweep or variable gain.
The 'C' profile is fairly standard, generally comfortable, but some players with very large hands might find it a touch narrow – it's best to try one if possible.
No, the finish itself doesn't impact the tone. However, the Mahogany body is the primary tonal factor contributing to the warm, full sound.

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