Markbass MB GV 4 Gloxy passive CR MP MN 3-Tone Sunburst
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A Markbass Bass Designed to Get Straight to the Point
With the MB GV 4 Gloxy passive, Markbass applies its "musician first" approach to a 4-string bass with a familiar design. The P STYLE format and 3-Tone Sunburst finish provide a timeless aesthetic, while the maple neck and chrome hardware ensure a solid feel for everyday use. This bass is designed to be effective in rehearsals, studios, and on stage, without getting lost in complexity.
Who Is It For, and Which Styles?
This bass is well suited for demanding beginners as well as intermediate musicians seeking a reliable and versatile instrument. The long 34" scale length offers good low-end sustain and a consistent response, ideal for rock, pop, funk, soul, as well as groove and studio settings. Independent volume controls per pickup allow balancing attack and warmth depending on your fingerstyle, pick, or slap technique.
The Sound
The basswood body provides a balanced response, with present mids and well-controlled lows, helping the bass remain clear in a mix. The maple neck and fingerboard enhance attack and definition, highly appreciated for articulated lines and parts that need to "snap" without harshness. The MB JJ Style pickups offer great versatility: blending the two volumes shifts the tone from round and full to a more precise and biting signature. The passive tone control softens the high end for a more vintage sound, while the onboard electronics include a Markbass Instrument Pre preamp with 3-band EQ to quickly adapt your sound to the amp, room, or style.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
Since the bass comes with a Markbass Deluxe gig bag, you are already covered for transport. To stay close to the original setup, a set of Markbass Nickel 40-100 strings is a reliable replacement (same gauge). A clip-on tuner is also suitable for daily use.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | J | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Left handed | No | Electronics | Active |
| Strings | Steel | Electroacoustic | No |
| Nbr of strings | 4 | Color | Gradient |
| Fingerboard | Maple | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 20 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Type | 4-string bass | Scale length | 34" / 864 mm |
| Shape | P STYLE | Nut width | 36 mm / 1.42" |
| Wood | basswood | String spacing | 19 mm |
| Finish | 3-Tone Sunburst | Pickups | MB JJ Style |
| Profile | COMFORT C | Preamp | MARKBASS INSTRUMENT PRE |
| Headstock | MARK Double Shape Matching | EQ | 3-band |
| Inlays | block inlays | Controls | volume knobs (one per pickup) and passive tone knob |
| Number of frets | 20 | Gig bag | supplied with MARKBASS DELUXE gig bag |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Markbass MB GV 4 Gloxy passive suitable for rock and funk?
The 34-inch (864 mm) scale length ensures a consistent low-end response suitable for rock, pop, funk, and soul. The two MB JJ Style pickups allow balancing warmth and attack by adjusting their volume blend.
What controls does the electronics of this bass offer?
There are two volume knobs, one for each pickup, and a passive tone control. Additionally, a Markbass Instrument Pre preamp with a 3-band EQ is integrated to shape the sound.
What is the neck of the MB GV 4 Gloxy passive like?
The neck features a Comfort C profile with a maple fingerboard and 20 frets. The nut width is 36 mm and the string spacing at the bridge is 19 mm.
Which gig bag is supplied with this Markbass bass?
A Markbass Deluxe gig bag is included for transporting the instrument.
What replacement strings are recommended for this bass?
A set of Markbass Nickel 40-100 strings matches the original gauge setup. The bass uses 4 steel strings.
