Marcus Miller Z7-4 3-Tone Sunburst
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Marcus Miller
Z7-4 3-Tone Sunburst
Product Info
Article Number:
584190
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
Z7-4 3-Tone Sunburst
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$547.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Z7-4 is a seriously impressive bass for the money. It’s a great all-rounder – the humbucker/single coil combo gives you plenty of tonal options, and the Marcus Heritage-3 preamp really expands your sonic palette. Perfect for gigging musicians or anyone needing a reliable, versatile workhorse bass.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller Z7-4 3-Tone Sunburst
- Electric Bass
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Fingerboard inlays: black dots
- Edgeless fingerboard (rounded edges)
- Nut: Bone
- Neck profile: C
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- 22 Stainless steel medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: Sire Premium MM humbucker (bridge) and Sire Premium single coil (neck)
- Marcus Heritage-3 preamp
- Controls: Volume
- Blender
- Treble
- Middle/Freq
- Bass with Push/Pull-function
- Pickguard: Tortoise
- Sire Premium MM bridge
- Chrome hardware
- Open Premium machine heads
- Colour: 3-Tone Sunburst
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain.
- • Sire pickups offer a surprisingly versatile range, from growl to clarity.
- • Marcus Heritage-3 preamp provides extensive tonal shaping options.
- • Bolt-on maple neck offers a comfortable, responsive feel and easy playability.
CONS
- • Alder body can make it feel a bit weighty for extended playing sessions.
- • Maple fretboard might feel a little dry for some players’ preference.
- • Tortoise pickguard is a somewhat dated aesthetic choice.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Sire Premium MM humbucker (bridge) and Sire Premium single coil (neck)
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
22 Stainless steel medium jumbo
Strings
Nickel-plated steel (likely)
Weight
Approximately 4.5 kg (9.9 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It offers a comprehensive EQ section with a unique 'Blender' function for added texture, but it’s not as feature-rich as some higher-end preamps.
While bolt-on necks don’t offer the same sustain as a neck-through design, the maple neck here is well-executed and contributes to a lively, responsive feel.
It punches well above its class, offering quality components and a versatile sound that rivals more expensive instruments – the Sire pickups are a real highlight.
