Marcus Miller Z7-5 Natural Swamp Ash
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Marcus Miller
Z7-5 Natural Swamp Ash
Product Info
Article Number:
584230
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
Z7-5 Natural Swamp Ash
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$878.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Z7-5 is a seriously good-sounding and feeling bass for the money. The swamp ash gives it a lively, woody tone, while the Sire pickups are surprisingly versatile. It's a fantastic choice for gigging musicians who want a premium instrument without the premium price tag – especially good for funk, modern pop, and even some rock.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller Z7-5 Natural Swamp Ash
- Electric Bass
- 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: 45 mm (1.77")
- 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
- 3-Ply pickguard: Black
- Sire Premium MM bridge
- Chrome hardware
- Open premium machine heads
- Colour: Natural
PROS
- • Swamp ash body delivers a resonant, articulate low-end tone.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth playing feel.
- • Sire pickups offer a balanced blend of clarity and growl.
- • Heritage-3 preamp provides versatile tonal shaping with the blend function.
CONS
- • Swamp ash can make the bass feel a bit on the heavier side.
- • The edgeless fingerboard, while comfortable, might not suit all players’ preferences.
- • The single-coil pickup can be a bit noisy under high gain.
Product Video
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")
Frets
22 Stainless Steel Medium Jumbo
Strings
Typically uses 5-string bass strings (e.g., .045 - .130)
Weight
Approximately 4.5 - 5 kg (9.9 - 11 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a well-rounded preamp offering a good balance of tonal flexibility; it's not as feature-rich as some high-end options, but the blend function provides a unique tonal coloration.
Yes, the roasted maple neck has a satin finish, which contributes to the smooth playing feel and allows the wood to resonate freely. It’s a thin, durable coating.
The 'C' profile is a fairly standard and comfortable shape, offering a good balance between thickness and feel – it's generally considered a versatile profile appealing to a wide range of players.
