Marcus Miller Z7-4 Natural Swamp Ash
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Marcus Miller
Z7-4 Natural Swamp Ash
Product Info
Article Number:
584188
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
Z7-4 Natural Swamp Ash
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$768.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Z7-4 is a seriously impressive bass for the money. The swamp ash body gives it a lively, woody tone, while the Sire pickups and Marcus Heritage-3 preamp offer a huge range of sounds – from funky slap to gritty rock. It's a great option for gigging musicians needing versatility without premium-priced gear.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller Z7-4 Natural Swamp Ash
- Electric Bass
- New Z Series with J and humbucker pickup and premium hardware
- Body: Swamp Ash
- Bolt-on neck: roasted maple
- Fingerboard: roasted maple
- Abalone dot fingerboard inlays
- 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
- Bass control with push/pull function
- 3-Ply pickguard: Black
- Sire Premium MM bridge
- Chrome hardware
- Open Premium machine heads
- Colour: Natural
PROS
- • Swamp ash body delivers a resonant, airy tone with excellent sustain
- • Roasted maple neck and fingerboard offer stability and a smooth playing feel
- • Sire pickups provide a versatile range, from warm to aggressive sounds
- • Marcus Heritage-3 preamp unlocks extensive tonal shaping options
CONS
- • Swamp ash can be somewhat resonant, potentially requiring careful amp EQing
- • Bolt-on neck, while stable, lacks the complexity of a set-neck
- • Edgeless fingerboard might feel unusual for players accustomed to rounded edges
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Swamp Ash
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Sire Premium MM Humbucker & Sire Premium Single Coil
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
22 Stainless Steel Medium Jumbo
Strings
N/A - Standard 4-String Bass Strings
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a well-rounded preamp offering a good balance of EQ control and tonal flexibility, competitive with options costing significantly more, although lacks the absolute precision of some high-end units.
The finish is relatively thin, allowing the natural wood tone to resonate and providing a comfortable, fast playing experience – it's not a thick, sticky coating.
The Blender combines the humbucker and single coil signals, adding a unique mid-range character; it’s great for thickening up the sound or adding a vintage, scooped tone.
