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Markbass MB GV5 Gloxy Met Yellow

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Markbass MB GV5 Gloxy Met Yellow

Markbass

MB GV5 Gloxy Met Yellow

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Product Info

Article Number: 611642
Brand: Markbass
Model: MB GV5 Gloxy Met Yellow
Category: 5-String J-Basses
Price: $754.60

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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.

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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.

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