Marcus Miller Z7-5 3-Tone Sunburst
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Marcus Miller
Z7-5 3-Tone Sunburst
Product Info
Article Number:
584238
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
Z7-5 3-Tone Sunburst
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$658.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Z7-5 is a seriously impressive bass for the money. It’s got a modern feel with a vintage vibe, thanks to that solid alder body and the versatile Marcus Heritage-3 preamp. This is a great choice for gigging musicians who want a workhorse 5-string without the premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller Z7-5 3-Tone Sunburst
- 5-String 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: 45 mm (1.77")
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- 22 Stainless steel jumbo frets
- Pickup: Sire Premium MM Humbucker (bridge) and Sire Premium Single Coil (neck)
- Electronics: Marcus Heritage-3 Preamp
- Controls: Volume
- Tone
- 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 excellent sustain
- • Sire pickups offer a surprisingly articulate and punchy sound
- • Marcus Heritage-3 preamp provides versatile tonal shaping and easy access
- • Bolt-on maple neck provides a snappy feel and quick response
CONS
- • Alder body can make it slightly heavier than some players prefer
- • Tortoise pickguard feels a little cheap compared to the rest of the build
- • Blender control can be a bit muddy if not used carefully
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
Sire Premium MM Humbucker (bridge) & Sire Premium Single Coil (neck)
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
22 Stainless Steel Jumbo
Strings
5-String
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It offers a good balance of EQ control and ease of use, leaning towards a slightly warmer, more musical character than some of the more aggressive options.
The C-shaped neck with a 45 mm nut width provides ample space, making it comfortable for most hand sizes, although some players with very large hands might prefer a wider neck.
Stainless steel frets are very durable and resist wear exceptionally well, so they’ll hold up to aggressive playing and frequent bending without needing frequent maintenance.
