Markbass MB GV5 Gloxy Met Yellow
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Markbass
MB GV5 Gloxy Met Yellow
Product Info
Article Number:
611642
Brand:
Markbass
Model:
MB GV5 Gloxy Met Yellow
Category:
5-String J-Basses
Price:
$754.60
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Markbass GV5 Gloxy is a solid, versatile 5-string that's surprisingly affordable. The JJ pickups give you a clear, articulate tone perfect for modern pop, funk, or even lighter rock styles – it's a real workhorse bass that’s easy to play and looks great too.
Product Description
- Markbass MB GV5 Gloxy Met Yellow
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Basswood
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Block fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: C
- Binding
- Scale: 864 mm
- Nut width: 45 mm
- 20 medium small frets
- Pickups: Two Markbass JJ-Style 5 single coils
- Electronics: 3-band equaliser
- bass
- mids
- treble
- Two volume controls
- One tone control with push/pull function
- One bass control
- One mids control
- One treble control
- Markbass vintage-style bridge
- F-style machine heads
- Hardware finish: Chrome
- Colour: Metallic Yellow
- Includes Markbass Deluxe gig bag
PROS
- • Basswood body provides a balanced, resonant tone with good sustain.
- • Maple neck with rosewood fingerboard offers comfortable playability and warmth.
- • Markbass JJ-style pickups deliver articulate, punchy single-coil tones.
- • Chrome hardware and binding add a touch of visual flair and perceived quality.
CONS
- • Basswood, while versatile, lacks the premium tonal complexity of mahogany.
- • The 'C' neck profile might not suit players preferring a flatter or thicker feel.
- • Gig bag offers basic protection but lacks the robustness of a hard case.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Basswood
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Markbass JJ-Style 5 Single Coils
Scale Length
864 mm
Frets
20 Medium Small
Strings
5-String (likely 40-104 gauge, but not explicitly stated)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (estimated based on similar Markbass models)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's brighter and more articulate; the single coils offer more clarity and definition than a P-Bass’s humbucker, but lacks the deep, muddy warmth.
It's a more complex sweep, allowing for a wider range of tonal shaping than a basic boost – essentially a second mid-frequency selection.
Rosewood is generally warmer and softer feeling under the fingers than ebony, providing a slightly more 'vintage' feel.
