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Marcus Miller Z7-4 Natural Swamp Ash LH

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Marcus Miller Z7-4 Natural Swamp Ash LH

Marcus Miller

Z7-4 Natural Swamp Ash LH

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Product Info

Article Number: 592121
Brand: Marcus Miller
Model: Z7-4 Natural Swamp Ash LH
Category: 4-String Lefthanded Basses
Price: $834.90

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This lefty Z7-4 is a serious contender for players wanting a versatile, well-built bass with a natural feel. The swamp ash body provides a lively tone, while the Sire pickups and Heritage-3 preamp give you a ton of tonal flexibility – perfect for gigging musicians and studio work who want a premium instrument without the premium price tag.

Product Description

  • Marcus Miller Z7-4 Natural Swamp Ash LH
  • Electric Bass
  • Left-handed model
  • Body: Swamp Ash
  • Bolt-on neck: roasted maple
  • Fingerboard: roasted maple
  • Fingerboard inlays: white 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
  • Tone
  • Blender
  • Middle/Freq
  • Bass
  • 3-Ply pickguard: black
  • Sire Premium MM bridge
  • Chrome hardware
  • Premium open machine heads
  • Colour: Natural
PROS
  • • Swamp ash body delivers resonant, articulate low-end tones.
  • • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and smooth playability.
  • • Sire pickups offer a versatile range from growl to clarity.
  • • Marcus Heritage-3 preamp provides extensive tonal shaping options.
CONS
  • • Swamp ash can make it slightly heavier than some other bass body woods.
  • • The 'Blender' control can be tricky to dial in consistently.
  • • Neck profile, while comfortable, might not suit all hand sizes.

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Key Features

Body Material Swamp Ash
Neck Material Roasted Maple
Fingerboard Roasted Maple
Pickups Sire Premium MM Humbucker (bridge) / Sire Premium Single Coil (neck)
Scale Length 864 mm (34 in)
Frets 22 Stainless Steel Medium Jumbo
Strings Standard 4-String Bass Strings (likely .045-.105)
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Roasted maple is kiln-dried, reducing moisture sensitivity and offering a smoother, more stable feel compared to standard maple, resulting in less warping and improved playability over time.
It has a learning curve; the 'Blender' control can be subtle and requires experimentation to master, but the extensive tonal shaping it provides is ultimately very rewarding.
Swamp ash is known for its balanced tone with a pronounced low-midrange, offering more clarity and articulation than mahogany's warmth or alder's focused punch.

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