Fender Marcus Miller Jazz Bass V (Used)
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A state-of-the-art collaboration between Miller and Fender.
The Fender Marcus Miller Jazz Bass V has an ash body coupled to a one-piece maple neck with 7-1/4" radius, and 4-over 1-under tuner configuration. The J-Bass V has white binding and pearloid block inlays on a maple fretboard. A unique active preamp with an active/passive switch are wired to US single coils. A massive string-thru bridge, Marcus Miller's signature black pickguard, and chrome neck pickup cover complete the feature set. The bass guitar includes a deluxe hardshell case.
Features
- Ash body
- One-piece maple neck with 7-1/4" radius 4-over/1-under tuner configeration
- White neck binding and pearloid block inlays
- Maple fretboard
- Miller's signature black pickguard
- A unique active preamp with an active/passive switch
- 2 US single coils
- A massive string-thru bridge
- Chrome neck pickup cover
The first step to playing like Marcus Miller is to play a bass like Marcus Miller's. Order today. You can't go wrong.
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Comments about Fender Marcus Miller Jazz Bass V:
I bought this bass after owning a Lakland 55-02, G@L L2500, and A Music Man stingray 5. The 7 1/4 radius on the fretboard makes a 5 string as playable as my 4 strings. Marcus and Fender really came together on this one! It is the only production bass with this fingerboard radius. Yes you can have a custom bass made by Mike Lull but compare the price, it's not even close.
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I bought the Marcus Miller V at the prompting of my best friend who is a great bass player and works and writes with me in my studio. I already have a Fender Sting Model, a Fender Jaguar Bass, a Hofner Deluxe, a '67 Fender Coranado Bass and a '66 Music Master. The 5 string is a bit much for my capability but some of the Bass Players make good use of it on recordings. Needless to say it sounds great. The strings feel a little loosey goosey to me and I get a bit of a buzz on the B if I whack it too hard but none of the real bass players seem to complain about that. All in all I'm glad I have it in the Studio.
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I purchased this bass from Musicans Friend in June of last year. I had played the 4 and fell in love with it but when my 5 came in I noticed ALL the differences right away! 1st this thing is an American Bass (the 4 is Japanese), and the fit and finish were PERFECT! Action was a little high when I got it but was totally playable still. A 1/4 turn of the bridge saddles and a 1/8 turn on a truss rod and then it became my dream bass. The playability of this insturment is that of any world class insturment. Plays like a hot knife through butter...smooooooth. Sounds like a vintage jazz wide open with the pre off, turn it on and then you get some of the most beautiful boost a bass can get...this thing is a slapper for sure and also a fantistic finger style bass. I've owned 6 jazz bass's in my past and this one simply smokes all of the others...this is a fantastic bass. Not a buzz on the neck and no fret click either!
Comments about Fender Marcus Miller Jazz Bass V:
After playing a number of 5 string basses I finally got my hands on the mm5. Wow! The sound is incredible My last gigs have been filled with compliments from the whole band on the even tone. Tone and playability is super. The only way to improve the sound that I found was to use DR strings. This is an incredible axe for the money. Thanks Marcus and fender for the research and development. You could purchase a sadowski, mike lull, Smith or other big named makers but for the money, this axe is hard to beat.
Comments about Fender Marcus Miller Jazz Bass V:
As far as playability is concerned, you really couldn't ask for much more. When I first took it out of the case, I went to work on setting it up and it didn't take long before I was truely amazed. I also own a Schecter Studio 5 and while I love my schecter, I don't think I'll be switching back for quite some time. This is the crem` de la crem of Fender 5 string jazz bases.
Comments about Fender Marcus Miller Jazz Bass V:
This is a Jazz Bass to last for my life time. In general, i didnt required to buy another bass. Its sound and tone, feel, light-weight are fantastic. For mine, the wood grains are nice and beautiful.
Comments about Fender Marcus Miller Jazz Bass V:
This is the best 5 string i have ever used. i picked it up in the guitar shop i work at thinking it was gonna be just another jazz bass, but no this thing is so different from all then others. Its not only visually appealing but the active and pasive electronics is genious if i had the money right now i would go out and buy 1 today.
Comments about Fender Marcus Miller Jazz Bass V:
Great bass from a great company, by a great musician. Deep sound, great bass.
Comments about Fender Marcus Miller Jazz Bass V:
this bass has a particular sound very nice, it has a vintage look and sound, my personal POINT OF VIEW this babe has a great sound my friends love the sound (they have 29 years as active musicians and recording engineer)i love it too. the bass has a vintage vibe remember.
Comments about Fender Marcus Miller Jazz Bass V:
The bass has a great Fender tone, string spacing and feel is outstanding.
