Sire Marcus Miller Er Gb5-4 Lh Nt Natural
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Sire Marcus Miller
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A Modern Bass Designed for Performance in the M. MILLER Range
The GB5-4 LH NT embodies a decidedly contemporary approach: single cut format, luthiery focused on sustain and versatility, and understated finishes. Between the neck-through construction, stainless steel frets, and advanced electronics, this model emphasizes precision, presence, and control, whether in the studio or on stage.
Who Is It For, and In Which Styles?
This bass is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced bassists seeking a responsive, stable, and highly versatile instrument. Its 35" scale length and 3-band preamp make it an excellent candidate for funk, pop, modern rock, gospel, fusion, and contexts requiring a clean and articulated low end. The C-shaped neck profile promotes a natural grip, even during long sessions.
Sound
Swamp ash provides a dynamic response with firm lows and well-opened highs, while the poplar or burl top enhances the visual identity without sacrificing clarity. The ebony fingerboard adds precise attack and excellent note definition, particularly appreciated in fingerstyle or slap playing. The neck-through construction promotes long sustain and uniformity across the entire range, and the 35" / 889 mm scale improves low-frequency stability. The Marcus Pure-H Revolution pickup set coupled with the Marcus Heritage-3 preamp allows switching from a solid, modern tone to sharper settings thanks to mid frequency control, blender, and pickup variation switch.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | H | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Category | Single cut | Electronics | Active |
| Left handed | Yes | Electroacoustic | No |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Natural |
| Nbr of strings | 4 | Finishing | Satin |
| Nbrs of frets | 24 | Hardware | Black |
| Model | Marcus Miller Modern Single Cut Bass (left-handed) | Nut | bone, width 45 mm / 1.77" |
| Wood | swamp ash with poplar or burl top | Inlays | WH Pearloid/Abalone Rounded-rectangular Block |
| Finish | Natural satin | Bridge | New Marcus Heavymass Custom |
| Pickguard | none | Tuners | Premium Diecasting Gear |
| Construction | neck-through | Hardware color | black |
| Profile | C | Knobs | Aluminum Knob Black |
| Scale length | 35" / 889 mm | Pickups | Marcus Pure-H Revolution Set |
| Fingerboard | ebony | Preamp | Marcus Heritage-3 with Middle Frequency Control |
| Radius | 12" / 305 mm | Controls | Volume/Tone, Blender, Treble, Middle/Freq, Bass, Pickup Variation Switch |
| Frets | 24 stainless steel frets | Weight | 8.9 kg |
| Fret size | 2.4 mm / 0.094" (Medium) | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is this Sire Marcus Miller GB5-4 LH bass designed for left-handed players?
This version is specifically configured for left-handed players and features 4 steel strings.
What is the benefit of the 35-inch scale length on this bass?
The 35" (889 mm) scale length enhances the low-end response. It promotes clean and articulate bass frequencies.
What electronic controls does the GB5-4 LH NT offer?
The electronics combine Marcus Pure-H Revolution pickups with the Marcus Heritage-3 preamp. Controls include volume/tones, a blender, treble, mids with frequency selection, and bass. A pickup blend switch completes the tonal options.
Is the fingerboard suitable for slap and precise playing?
The ebony fingerboard provides a precise attack and good note definition, especially for slap and fingerstyle playing.
What woods and construction are used on this bass?
The body is swamp ash with a poplar or burl top, finished in Natural satin. The neck-through construction is paired with 24 stainless steel frets and a New Marcus Heavymass Custom bridge.
