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A Retro-Charming V5 Designed for Modern Playing

The Marcus Miller V5 clearly embraces a vintage philosophy: an aesthetic inspired by classic Jazz-style basses, a choice of traditional woods, and an unpretentious control approach. Here, no preamp to tweak or complex sound menus: the V5 highlights the essentials, with modernized playability thanks to a comfortable neck profile and a satin finish designed for effortless playing sessions without fatigue.

Who It's For and Suitable Styles

In fretless, this V5 is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced bassists seeking a sensitive bass capable of translating every right-hand nuance and left-hand precision. It excels in jazz, fusion, neo-soul, and blues, while remaining very effective in pop for lyrical and well-defined lines. Fretless playing demands precise intonation but immediately rewards with expressive phrasing and great musicality.

Sound Characteristics

The alder body provides a very musical balance: present midrange to cut through the mix, firm low end, and soft highs, ideal for a vintage register. The dual single-coil Marcus Vintage-J Revolution pickups allow switching from a full, warm neck tone to a tighter, more articulate bridge attack, with a rich harmonic blend when mixed. The passive electronics maintain a clear response and natural dynamics, perfect for working on nuances. In fretless mode, the setup promotes singing sustain and an expressive "mwah," particularly pleasant on sustained notes, vibratos, and slides.

Technical specifications

Left handed	No	Fingerboard	Maple
Strings	Steel	Nbrs of frets	0
Nbr of strings	4

Body material	North American alder	Binding	single black ply
Body shape	new Marcus Miller Jazz body type	Inlays	black square block
Body color	NT, TS, VWH, CGM	Knobs	Jazz BK knobs
Neck material	hard roasted maple	Bridge	Marcus Miller Vintage -S
Neck profile	C-Shape	Tuners	Premium Open-Gear
Scale length	33.86" / 860 mm	Hardware finish	chrome
Neck joint	4-bolt square steel plate	Pickguard	black 3-ply
Fretboard material	hard roasted maple	Pickups	Marcus Vintage-J Revolution Set
Fretboard edges	rolled	Preamp	passive volume and tone control
Fretboard radius	9.5" / 240 mm	Controls	Volume (neck pickup), Volume (bridge pickup), Tone (master)
Nut	bone	Sound orientation	vintage jazz, passive
Nut width	4-string 38 mm / 1.50"; 5-string 46 mm / 1.81"