Marcus Miller Z3-5 Antique White
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Marcus Miller
Z3-5 Antique White
Product Info
Article Number:
584185
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
Z3-5 Antique White
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$548.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Z3-5 is a solid choice for players wanting a 5-string with serious punch and vintage vibes. The mahogany body and Sire pickup combination offer a growly, articulate tone, and the Heritage-3 preamp gives you plenty of tonal control for funk, rock, and beyond – a really great value for the money.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller Z3-5 Antique White
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Z Series
- Body: Mahogany
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Black dot fingerboard inlays
- Edgeless fingerboard (rounded edges)
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (!2")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 45 mm (1.77")
- 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: Antique White
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant low-end tones.
- • Sire MM humbucker provides aggressive articulation and clarity.
- • Marcus Heritage-3 preamp offers versatile tonal shaping options.
- • Edgeless fingerboard enhances playing comfort and speed.
CONS
- • Open-gear tuners may not offer the finest tuning stability.
- • Mahogany body can contribute to a slightly heavier feel.
- • Limited pickup selection restricts ultimate tonal flexibility.
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
5-String (likely .045-.130 gauge)
Weight
Approximately 11-13 lbs (4.5-6 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a versatile preamp offering a good balance of bass, mid, and treble control, but lacks the advanced features like EQ memory found in more premium options.
The 'C' profile is fairly standard and generally comfortable, but the 45 mm nut width might feel a little snug for players with very large hands.
The Z3-5 offers surprisingly good build quality for its price point; the bolt-on neck is well-aligned and the hardware feels robust, though it’s not quite on par with high-end instruments.
