Marcus Miller Z3-5 Rosegold
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Marcus Miller
Z3-5 Rosegold
Product Info
Article Number:
589164
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
Z3-5 Rosegold
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$511.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Z3-5 Rosegold is a seriously capable bass for the money. The mahogany body gives it a warm, full tone that's great for funk, R&B, and modern pop. It's a fantastic option for gigging musicians who want a versatile, reliable 5-string without the premium price tag.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller Z3-5 Rosegold
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Z Series
- Body: Mahogany
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Edgeless fingerboard with rounded edges
- Fingerboard inlays: Black Dot
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- 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
- Controls: Volume
- Treble
- Middle
- Bass
- Phase Switch
- Tortoise pickguard
- Sire Standard MM bridge
- Chrome hardware
- Standard open-gear machine heads
- Colour: Rose Gold
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant low-end tones.
- • Maple neck and fingerboard offer snappy attack and clarity.
- • Sire MM humbucker provides aggressive, punchy bridge tone.
- • Marcus Heritage-3 preamp adds versatile tonal shaping options.
CONS
- • Rosegold finish may not appeal to all aesthetic preferences.
- • Bolt-on neck construction limits high-end sustain compared to neck-through.
- • Mahogany body can make it feel slightly heavier than some basses.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Sire Standard MM Humbucker (bridge), Passive Split-Coil (neck - inferred from Heritage-3 preamp capabilities)
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo
Strings
5-String (likely .045-.130 gauge, standard set)
Weight
Approximately 11 lbs (estimated based on mahogany construction and hardware)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a well-regarded preamp offering a good balance of EQ control and musicality – not as detailed as top-tier preamps, but more versatile than basic options.
Yes, rosegold finishes, especially on mahogany, can show scratches more readily than darker colors; proper care and a quality polish are recommended.
Absolutely; Marcus Miller's bolt-on necks are known for their solid feel and precise alignment, offering good stability and playability.
