Markbass MB GV5 Gloxy Val Cream
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Markbass
MB GV5 Gloxy Val Cream
Product Info
Article Number:
579090
Brand:
Markbass
Model:
MB GV5 Gloxy Val Cream
Category:
5-String J-Basses
Price:
$801.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Markbass GV5 Gloxy Val Cream is a solid 5-string offering a vintage vibe with modern clarity. Its punchy pickups and comfortable neck make it a great choice for players seeking a versatile, growly tone for funk, rock, and blues. A very capable instrument for the serious gigging bassist.
Product Description
- Markbass MB GV5 Gloxy Val Cream
- 5 String Electric Bass
- Body: Basswood
- Neck: Maple
- Neck prodile: C
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Block fingerboard inlays
- Scale: 864 mm
- Nut width: 45 mm
- Binding
- 20 Medium small frets
- Pickups: 2x Markbass JJ-Style 5 single coils
- Electronics: 3-Band equaliser
- bass
- mids
- treble
- 2 Volume controls
- Tone control with push/pull function
- Controls for bass
- mids
- treble
- Markbass Vintage Style bridge
- F-Style machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Cream
- Includes Markbass Deluxe bag
PROS
- • Basswood body provides a surprisingly resonant and balanced tonal foundation.
- • Maple neck with a comfortable 'C' profile promotes fast, fluid playing.
- • Markbass JJ-style pickups deliver articulate, punchy tone with plenty of growl.
- • Vintage-style bridge and machine heads enhance the classic aesthetic and tuning stability.
CONS
- • Basswood, while resonant, can lack the sustain of denser woods like mahogany.
- • The tone control's push/pull function may offer limited versatility for some users.
- • At a premium price point, budget-conscious players might find alternatives.
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Key Features
Body Material
Basswood
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple with block inlays
Pickups
2x Markbass JJ-Style 5 single coils
Scale Length
864 mm (34 inches)
Frets
20 Medium-Small
Strings
5-String (likely Nickel-Plated Steel, standard gauge)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg) - estimated based on similar Markbass models
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Frequently Asked Questions
The JJ pickups offer more clarity and articulation than a typical split-coil, with a tighter low-end and less muddiness, making them excellent for cutting through a mix.
The 'C' profile is a fairly standard shape; while comfortable, players with exceptionally large hands might prefer a slightly thicker neck, but it's generally considered a versatile and accessible shape.
It’s a subtle tweak, typically acting as a high-pass filter; it won't radically change the tone, but can help clean up low-mids for a tighter, more defined sound.
