Marcus Miller Z3-4 Sparkle Black LH
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Marcus Miller
Z3-4 Sparkle Black LH
Product Info
Article Number:
584182
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
Z3-4 Sparkle Black LH
Category:
4-String Lefthanded Basses
Price:
$592.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Z3-4 Sparkle Black LH is a solid choice for left-handed players seeking a modern, versatile bass with a punchy voice. The mahogany body and Sire pickup combo give it a real growl, while the Heritage-3 preamp lets you dial in a wide range of tones. It's a great option for funk, rock, and modern pop players wanting a quality instrument without a premium price tag.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller Z3-4 Sparkle Black LH
- Electric Bass
- Left-handed model
- 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 black pickguard
- Sire Standard MM bridge
- Open standard machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Sparkle Black
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant low-end foundation.
- • Sire MM humbucker provides a punchy, aggressive tone suitable for many genres.
- • Marcus Heritage-3 preamp offers versatile EQ shaping capabilities.
- • Bolt-on maple neck provides a snappy, responsive feel.
CONS
- • Open-gear tuners might not offer the absolute finest tuning stability.
- • Sparkle Black finish can be a fingerprint magnet and prone to minor cosmetic imperfections.
- • While versatile, it leans towards modern funk and rock; vintage tones require more tweaking.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Sire Standard MM Humbucker (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo
Strings
Standard 4-string set (likely .045-.105)
Weight
Approximately 8.5 - 9.5 lbs (3.9 - 4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a well-regarded preamp offering a good balance of clarity and punch, though it lacks some of the more advanced features (like onboard compression) found in higher-end systems.
Yes, the rounded edges genuinely make the neck feel smoother and more comfortable, especially for players with hand fatigue or those preferring a softer feel.
Not at all! While there are more controls, the basics are straightforward, and the push/pull functions simply offer alternative EQ settings to explore as your playing progresses.
