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Marcus Miller Z3-5 Skyburst Sparkle

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Marcus Miller Z3-5 Skyburst Sparkle

Marcus Miller

Z3-5 Skyburst Sparkle

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 610520
Brand: Marcus Miller
Model: Z3-5 Skyburst Sparkle
Category: 5-String Basses
Price: $548.90

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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.

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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.

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