Marcus Miller Z3-5 Sparkle Black LH
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Marcus Miller
Z3-5 Sparkle Black LH
Product Info
Article Number:
586977
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
Z3-5 Sparkle Black LH
Category:
5-String Lefthanded Basses
Price:
$647.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Z3-5 Sparkle Black LH is a seriously fun bass for lefties looking for a versatile and affordable instrument. The Heritage-3 preamp gives you a surprising amount of tonal control, and the Sire pickup delivers a modern, punchy tone that cuts through a mix. It's a great choice for gigging musicians and students alike who want a 5-string without breaking the bank.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller Z3-5 Sparkle Black LH
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Left-handed model
- Z Series
- Body: Mahogany
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Fingerboard inlays: Black dot
- Edgeless fingerboard (rounded edges)
- 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
- 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: Sparkle Black
PROS
- • Mahogany body provides a warm, resonant foundation for a full sound.
- • Marcus Heritage-3 preamp delivers versatile tonal shaping options.
- • Bolt-on maple neck offers snappy response and comfortable playability.
- • Sire Standard MM humbucker delivers a punchy, modern low-end presence.
CONS
- • Open-gear tuners might not offer the absolute finest tuning stability.
- • Sparkle Black finish, while striking, can be prone to fingerprints.
- • Bolt-on neck construction limits sustain compared to neck-through designs.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with Black Dot Inlays
Pickups
Sire Standard MM Humbucker (bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo
Strings
Typically uses standard 5-string bass strings (e.g., .045-.125)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) - typical for a mahogany 5-string
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Frequently Asked Questions
It offers a solid range of EQ adjustments – more than basic preamps – allowing for significant tonal sculpting, though it lacks the extreme flexibility of high-end options.
The rounded edges are a noticeable improvement over sharp-edged fingerboards, making for a smoother playing experience, particularly during fast runs and bends.
A bolt-on neck generally results in a snappier, more articulate tone and a slightly less sustain than a set-neck, but it's a common and well-regarded construction method for this price range.
