Markbass MB GV 5 Gloxy Passive Tobacco Sunburst
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A 5-String Markbass Designed for Efficiency and Musicality
With the MB GV 5 Gloxy Passive, Markbass offers a 5-string bass with a familiar design (body in P STYLE) but a decidedly pragmatic approach: simple passive electronics, immediate controls, and craftsmanship focused on comfort. The choice of a 20-fret maple fingerboard and JJ configuration emphasizes versatility while maintaining an accessible feel for both pick and fingerstyle playing.
Who Is It For, and In Which Styles?
This bass is particularly suited for advanced beginners to intermediate bassists (and experienced players seeking a straightforward, no-fuss instrument). The 5th string provides the necessary foundation in pop, rock, funk, gospel, fusion, and contemporary music. The 18 mm spacing promotes clean slap and alternate picking while remaining comfortable for fast passages.
Sound Characteristics
The linden body delivers a balanced response with clear mids and a consistent attack, ideal for sitting well in a mix without forcing. The maple neck and maple fingerboard enhance the sense of precision and brightness, with a snappier grain and good definition of attacks. The MB JJ Style pickups allow easy tonal shaping: bridge pickup for more bite and precision, neck pickup for a rounder, fuller low end, and blending both for versatile balance. The passive electronics (two volumes + tone) preserve natural dynamics and offer smooth control, very effective on stage and in the studio.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To stay close to the original feel, you can consider a 5-string bass long scale 34" / 864 mm string set with gauges 40/120 (nickel). A standard strap and a 6.35 mm / 0.25" instrument cable perfectly complete a rehearsal or gig setup.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | J | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Left handed | No | Electronics | Passive |
| Strings | Steel | Electroacoustic | No |
| Nbr of strings | 5 | Color | Gradient |
| Fingerboard | Maple | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 20 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Type | electric bass 5 strings (passive) | Finish | chrome |
| Wood | linden | Pickups | MB JJ Style |
| Shape | P STYLE | Controls | volume potentiometer (one per pickup) + passive tone potentiometer |
| Profile | COMFORT C | Frets | 20 |
| Headstock | MARK Double Shape Matching | Inlays | block inlays |
| Scale length | 34" / 864 mm | Strings installed | MARKBASS STRINGS NICKEL 40/120 |
| Nut width | 45 mm / 1.77" | Gig bag | MARKBASS DELUXE included |
| String spacing | 18 mm / 0.71" | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Markbass MB GV 5 Gloxy Passive Tobacco Sunburst suitable for slap playing?
The 18 mm string spacing allows for precise slap playing. The maple fingerboard and the two MB JJ Style pickups provide definition to the attacks.
What electronics does this 5-string passive bass feature?
This bass uses passive electronics with two independent volume controls, one for each pickup, and a tone control. The bridge pickup delivers more bite, while the neck pickup produces a rounder low end.
What is the scale length and which string gauge should be chosen?
The scale length is 34 inches, or 864 mm. 5-string long scale nickel strings with a 40/120 gauge are installed from the factory.
Is a gig bag included with this Markbass bass?
A MARKBASS DELUXE gig bag is included.
Which musical styles suit the MB GV 5 Gloxy Passive?
This model is designed for pop, rock, funk, gospel, fusion, and contemporary music. The fifth string strengthens the low-end foundation. The linden body contributes to clear mids in the mix.
