Marcus Miller Z3-5 Skyburst Sparkle
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Marcus Miller
Z3-5 Skyburst Sparkle
Product Info
Article Number:
610520
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
Z3-5 Skyburst Sparkle
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$548.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Z3-5 is a real winner for players seeking a versatile, great-sounding bass without spending a fortune. The mahogany body gives it a lovely warmth, while the Sire pickup and Marcus Miller preamp deliver a wide range of tones – it’s a fantastic all-rounder for gigging musicians and studio work.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller Z3-5 Skyburst Sparkle
- 5-String 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: Skyburst Sparkle
PROS
- • Mahogany body provides a warm, resonant low-end foundation.
- • Sire MM humbucker delivers a punchy, articulate tone ideal for funk and slap.
- • Marcus Heritage-3 preamp offers versatile EQ shaping for various genres.
- • Bolt-on maple neck provides snappy response and comfortable playability.
CONS
- • Open-gear tuners might not offer the absolute finest tuning stability.
- • Mahogany body can make the bass feel a little heavier than some players prefer.
- • Edgeless fingerboard, while comfortable, lacks the defined edges of a traditional board.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
1 Sire Standard MM Humbucker
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
22 Medium jumbo
Strings
5-string set
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a well-regarded preamp offering a good balance of clarity and tonal flexibility, though it lacks the extreme EQ range of some high-end options.
The 'C' profile is generally considered comfortable and accommodating for most hand sizes, though some players with very large hands might prefer a thicker neck.
The finish is a thin polyester coat, so it's reasonably durable but can be susceptible to scratches and wear with heavy use; a polish will keep it looking sharp.
