Sire Marcus Miller V5 Alder-4 Lh Nt Mn
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The Essentials to Know About the Marcus Miller V5 Bass
The Essentials to Know About the Marcus Miller V5 Bass
- 100% Passive "Jazz" Vibe: two single-coil pickups for a vintage tone, dynamic and very clear in a mix.
- Satin Roasted Maple Neck with rolled fingerboard edges: immediate playability, stability, and a "played-in" feel from the first notes.
- Alder Body: natural balance between firm lows, expressive mids, and defined highs, ideal for classic sounds.
- VVT Controls (Neck pickup volume, Bridge pickup volume, Master tone): quick, effective, and musically progressive adjustments.
Manufacturer Information
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A V5 Designed as a Vintage "Jazz" Within the Marcus Miller Range
The Marcus Miller V5 is rooted in the DNA of historic "Jazz" basses: familiar ergonomics, timeless aesthetics, and a decidedly passive approach that puts the musician's playing front and center. Within the lineup, it positions itself as a model focused on old-school feel and simplicity, while benefiting from modern craftsmanship (refined finish, neck comfort, stability) suited to today's stage and studio demands.
What Type of Musician and Styles Is This Bass For?
Intuitive, responsive, and easy to dial in, the V5 is suitable both for the motivated beginner seeking a solid foundation and the experienced bassist looking for a reliable instrument to rehearse, record, and perform live. It excels in jazz, funk, soul, R&B, and groove, but remains very comfortable in pop and rock thanks to its precise attack and clear articulation, especially on pick or slap lines.
The Sound
Equipped with the Marcus Vintage-J Revolution single-coil pickup set, the V5 delivers the snap, definition, and typical "growl" of passive Jazz configurations. The neck pickup provides a woody roundness and warm foundation, while the bridge pickup adds precision, bite, and a more percussive attack to stand out in the mix. The alder + roasted maple combination enhances note clarity and midrange presence, with clean sustain and even response across the neck. The VVT wiring allows fine blending between the two pickups, then softens the highs via the tone control to shift from a bright, cutting sound to a more mellow color without losing body.
Technical specifications
| Left handed | Yes | Nbr of strings | 4 |
| Strings | Steel | Fingerboard | Maple |
| Body Material | North American alder | Inlays | black block |
| Body Shape | new Marcus Miller Jazz body type | Bridge | Marcus Miller Vintage-S |
| Body Color | NT, TS, VWH, CGM | Tuners | Premium Open-Gear |
| Neck Material | hard roasted maple (satin finish) | Hardware Finish | chrome |
| Neck Profile | C-Shape | Knobs | Jazz-style BK |
| Scale Length | 33.86" / 860 mm | Pickguard | black 3-ply |
| Neck Attachment | square steel plate, 4 bolts | Pickups | Marcus Vintage-J Revolution Set (single-coil) |
| Fingerboard Radius | 9.5" / 240 mm | Preamp | passive |
| Frets | Medium 0.094" / 2.4 mm | Controls | Volume (neck pickup), Volume (bridge pickup), Tone (master) |
| Nut Width | (4 strings) 1.50" / 38 mm; (5 strings) 1.81" / 46 mm | Neck Finish | satin |
| Binding | single black ply | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Sire Marcus Miller V5 Alder-4 Lh Nt Mn suitable for left-handed players?
This version is designed for left-handed players and features four steel strings. The neck has a nut width of 38 mm.
Is the V5 a passive bass?
The electronics are passive, without an onboard preamp. The controls include a volume for the neck pickup, a volume for the bridge pickup, and a master tone. The VVT wiring allows individual blending of each pickup.
What sound do the Marcus Vintage-J Revolution pickups produce?
The Marcus Vintage-J Revolution single-coil pickups deliver the snap and growl typical of a passive Jazz bass setup, with a tone suited for jazz, funk, soul, and R&B.
What are the neck dimensions of this bass?
The neck is made of roasted hard maple with a C-shaped profile and a satin finish. Its scale length is 860 mm, with a fingerboard radius of 240 mm and medium frets measuring 2.4 mm.
What wood is used for the body of the V5 Alder-4 Lh?
The body is made of North American alder paired with a maple fingerboard. The NT finish corresponds to the natural version, complemented by chrome hardware and a black three-ply pickguard.
