Marcus Miller Z3-5 Blue
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Marcus Miller
Z3-5 Blue
Product Info
Article Number:
600592
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
Z3-5 Blue
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$526.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Z3-5 Blue is a fantastic value for players wanting a 5-string with serious sonic flexibility. The mahogany body gives it a rich, full tone, while the Marcus Heritage-3 preamp and Sire pickup combo deliver a wide range of sounds – from smooth jazz to driving funk. It's a great choice for gigging musicians on a budget who need a reliable and versatile workhorse bass.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller Z3-5 Blue
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Mahogany
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Neck profile: C
- Edgeless fingerboard (rounded edges)
- Black dot fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 45 mm (1.77")
- Bone nut
- 22 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickup: Sire Standard MM Humbucker (bridge)
- Marcus Heritage-3 Preamp
- Controls: Volume
- Treble
- Middle
- Bass 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 low-end foundation.
- • Marcus Heritage-3 preamp offers versatile tonal shaping options.
- • Maple neck with a comfortable 'C' profile promotes effortless playability.
- • Sire Standard MM humbucker provides a punchy, defined bridge tone.
CONS
- • Open-gear tuners might not offer the absolute finest tuning stability.
- • Mahogany body can make the bass feel slightly heavier than some alternatives.
- • Edgeless fingerboard, while comfortable, lacks a distinct feel for some players.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Sire Standard MM Humbucker (bridge), Marcus Heritage-3 (neck - inferred from preamp)
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo
Strings
5-String (Inferred - typical for a 5-string bass)
Weight
Approximately 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs) - estimated based on similar models
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Heritage-3 offers a surprisingly detailed and musical response for its class, with a broader EQ range than many competitors, allowing for more nuanced tonal adjustments.
The 'C' shape is a fairly standard profile and should be comfortable for most hand sizes, but the 45 mm nut width might feel a bit snug for players with exceptionally large hands.
Yes, the mahogany body and the pickup design contribute to a strong low-end even with gain, though extreme distortion might muddy the clarity a bit.
