Marcus Miller Z7-5 FL Antique White

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Marcus Miller Z7-5 FL Antique White

Marcus Miller

Z7-5 FL Antique White

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Product Info

Article Number: 607729
Model: Z7-5 FL Antique White
Price: $856.90

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The Z7-5 FL is a fantastic entry point into the world of fretless bass. The combination of alder, ebony, and those Sire pickups gives it a surprisingly rich and versatile voice – it’s great for jazz, funk, and even rock. This is a really solid option for players wanting that smooth, sliding feel without the premium price tag of some higher-end fretless instruments.

Product Description

  • Marcus Miller Z7-5 FL Antique White
  • 5-String Electric Bass
  • Fretless
  • Body: Alder
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • White dot fingerboard inlays
  • Neck profile: C
  • Edgeless fingerboard (rounded edges)
  • Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
  • Scale: 864 mm (34")
  • Nut width: 45 mm (1.77")
  • Bone nut
  • Pickups: Sire Premium MM Humbucker (bridge) and Sire Premium J Single Coil (neck)
  • 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: Antique White
PROS
  • • Alder body provides a warm, resonant foundation for fretless tones.
  • • Sire pickups deliver a surprisingly versatile range, from growl to clarity.
  • • Marcus Heritage-3 preamp offers excellent tonal shaping and active boost.
  • • Edgeless ebony fingerboard promotes effortless, fast fretless playing.
CONS
  • • Bolt-on neck construction might lack the sustain of a set-neck design.
  • • 5-string basses can feel unwieldy for players with smaller hands.
  • • Antique White finish, while beautiful, may be prone to showing wear.

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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 in)
Frets Fretless
Strings 5-String
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) - typical for a 5-string alder bass

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Frequently Asked Questions

It offers a good balance of flexibility and ease of use, providing essential shaping tools without excessive complexity – a very reliable and musical preamp.
Absolutely, it creates a much smoother and faster playing experience, especially beneficial for fretless techniques where precision is key.
This radius is fairly standard for bass, providing a comfortable and familiar feel for most players, allowing for easier bends and vibrato compared to flatter fingerboards.

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