Marcus Miller Z7-5 Skyburst Sparkle
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Marcus Miller
Z7-5 Skyburst Sparkle
Product Info
Article Number:
610505
Brand:
Marcus Miller
Model:
Z7-5 Skyburst Sparkle
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$768.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Z7-5 Skyburst Sparkle is a seriously fun bass – the Sire pickups give it a modern edge, while the Marcus Miller preamp adds a ton of tonal flexibility. It’s a great choice for gigging musicians who want a versatile, well-equipped 5-string without a premium-priced tag, especially those into funk, pop, and modern rock.
Product Description
- Marcus Miller Z7-5 Skyburst Sparkle
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Alder
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Edgeless fingerboard: Maple
- Black dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: C
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 42 mm (1.65")
- Bone nut
- 22 Stainless steel medium jumbo frets
- Pickup: 1 Sire Premium MM Humbucker (bridge) anecknd 1 Sire Premium J Single Coil (Hals)
- Electronics: Marcus Heritage-3 Preamp
- Controls: Volume/Tone
- Blender
- Treble
- Middle/Freq and 1 bass control with push/pull function
- Black pickguard
- Sire Premium MM bridge
- Open premium machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Skyburst Sparkle
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain
- • Sire pickups offer a surprisingly articulate and punchy sound
- • Marcus Heritage-3 preamp provides versatile tonal shaping options
- • Maple neck with a comfortable 'C' profile feels smooth and fast
CONS
- • Skyburst Sparkle finish might not appeal to all tastes; somewhat flashy
- • Bolt-on neck construction, while stable, lacks the warmth of a set-neck
- • Alder body can be a bit susceptible to feedback at high volumes
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple, Edgeless
Pickups
Sire Premium MM Humbucker (bridge), Sire Premium J Single Coil (neck)
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
22 Stainless Steel Medium Jumbo
Strings
5-String
Weight
Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It offers a good balance of EQ control and ease of use; it's not as extensive as some high-end preamps, but provides a solid foundation for shaping your tone.
Yes, the fingerboard is finished with a thin satin lacquer, providing a smooth playing experience while retaining some of the maple's natural feel.
While a bolt-on neck generally doesn't offer quite the same level of resonance as a set-neck, the Marcus Miller construction is very well-executed and provides surprisingly good sustain for the design.
