Marcus Miller Z7-5 Burgundy
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Marcus Miller
Z7-5 Burgundy
Product Info
Article Number:
602786
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
Z7-5 Burgundy
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$768.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Z7-5 Burgundy is a solid, versatile 5-string bass offering a lot of value. The Marcus Miller Heritage-3 preamp really expands your tonal options, and the Sire pickups provide a modern, articulate sound. It's a great choice for gigging musicians or anyone looking for a well-built, dependable bass without premium-priced investment.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller Z7-5 Burgundy
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Edgeless fingerboard (rounded edges)
- White dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: C
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 45 mm (1.77")
- Bone nut
- 22 Medium jumbo stainless steel frets
- Pickup: 1 Sire Premium MM Humbucker (bridge) anecknd 1 Sire Premium J Single Coil (Hals)
- Electronics: Marcus Heritage-3 Preamp
- Controls: Volume
- Blender
- Treble
- Middle/Freq
- Bass with Push/Pull-function
- 3-Ply black pickguard
- Sire Premium MM bridge
- Open premium machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Burgundy
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain.
- • Marcus Heritage-3 preamp offers versatile tonal shaping and active boost.
- • Ebony fingerboard provides a smooth, fast playing experience with excellent note definition.
- • Sire pickups combine clarity and punch, suitable for various genres.
CONS
- • Bolt-on neck construction can lack the sustain of a neck-through design.
- • Burgundy finish might not appeal to all players’ aesthetic preferences.
- • Weight, typical for alder bodies, may be tiring for extended playing sessions.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
Sire Premium MM Humbucker (bridge) & Sire Premium J Single Coil (neck)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
Strings
5-String (likely .045-.125, but exact gauge not specified)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) - estimated based on alder body and hardware
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a well-regarded preamp known for its clean boost and flexible EQ, though it lacks the extensive programmability of some higher-end options.
Yes, it's noticeably smoother and more comfortable, reducing fatigue during long playing sessions, especially for players with a lighter touch.
The slightly longer scale (34”) provides a tighter low-end response and a bit more string tension, which some players prefer for a more defined 5-string feel.
