Marcus Miller Z7-5 Natural Swamp Ash LH
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Marcus Miller
Z7-5 Natural Swamp Ash LH
Product Info
Article Number:
619456
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
Z7-5 Natural Swamp Ash LH
Category:
5-String Lefthanded Basses
Price:
$933.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This lefty Z7-5 is a real player's bass – the swamp ash gives it a lively, open sound, while the roasted maple neck makes it a joy to play. The Sire pickups and Marcus Miller preamp combo are surprisingly versatile, covering everything from funky slap to smooth, round tones. It's a fantastic choice for gigging musicians who want quality and a great feel without a premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller Z7-5 Natural Swamp Ash LH
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Left-hand 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: 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)
- Electronics: Marcus Heritage-3 preamp
- Controls: Volume
- Blender
- Treble
- Middle/Freq
- Bass with push/pull-function
- 3-ply pickguard: Black
- Sire Premium MM bridge
- Chrome-plated hardware
- Open premium machine heads
- Colour: Natural
PROS
- • Swamp ash body delivers resonant, airy low-end and bright highs.
- • Roasted maple neck and fingerboard provide exceptional stability and feel.
- • Sire pickups offer a versatile blend of growl and clarity.
- • Marcus Heritage-3 preamp adds tonal shaping and active boost.
CONS
- • Swamp ash can make the bass somewhat susceptible to feedback at higher volumes.
- • Bolt-on neck construction may not appeal to players seeking a more integrated feel.
- • The 'Blender' control can be a bit finicky to dial in perfectly.
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Key Features
Body Material
Swamp Ash
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Roasted Maple
Pickups
Sire Premium MM Humbucker & Sire Premium Single Coil
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
22 Stainless Steel Medium Jumbo
Strings
Not Specified - Standard 5-String Bass Strings
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) – Swamp Ash typically results in a moderate weight
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Frequently Asked Questions
Roasted maple is significantly more stable than standard maple, resisting humidity changes and minimizing fret sprout. It contributes to a clear, defined tone with improved sustain.
The Blender can be a bit tricky to master, but it’s a unique tool for blending the humbucker and single coil sounds, creating complex tones—experimentation is key to unlocking its potential.
The Z7-5 stands out with its swamp ash body and Marcus Miller preamp, offering a more defined tonal character and active EQ options often found on higher-end instruments.
