The Essentials to Know About the Marcus Miller P5 Bass
- Power and Authenticity "P": North American alder body and signature pickup for dense lows and present mids, from vintage to modern.
- Exemplary Playing Comfort: roasted hard maple neck, "C" profile, and rolled fretboard edges for a relaxed hand along the entire length.
- Immediate Control: simple and effective passive electronics (Volume/Tone) to shape the sound without artifices.
- Stage Reliability: Premium hardware (Marcus Miller Vintage-S bridge, open-gear tuners) and "tortoise" pickguard.
The "P" According to Marcus Miller
Resulting from the Sire x Marcus Miller collaboration, the P5 carries the DNA of Precision-style basses and adds luthiery and electronic choices designed by the artist. The result: an accessible and professional bass, designed to deliver a reference sound both in the studio and on stage.
For Which Bassist and Styles?
Versatile and reassuring under the fingers, the P5 suits motivated beginners as well as intermediate/advanced players seeking a reliable bass. It excels in rock, pop, soul, funk, R&B, and gospel, and naturally fits into the mix thanks to its solid low-mid foundation.
The Sound
The Marcus "Vintage-Fat Precision Revolution" set delivers the meaty attack and slightly compressed grain of a Precision-style pickup, with a firm low end and a singing midrange. The passive Volume/Tone electronics offer a wide palette: open for a percussive and articulate sound, closed for round and deep lines. Alder provides balance and projection, while the roasted maple and Vintage-S bridge enhance sustain and tuning stability.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
- 5-string bass strings long scale 34" (typical gauges 45-130, nickel or steel) for the ~34" scale length of the P5. - Strap with standard strap locks. - Chromatic clip-on tuner for discreet and precise tuning. - Good quality 6.35 mm TS instrument cable for a reliable signal.
Technical Specifications
Body
- Material: North American alder
- Shape: Sire "P" style bass
- Finishes: TS, Mild Green, Red
Neck
- Material: 1-piece roasted hard maple
- Profile: "C" shape
- Scale Length: 33.9" / 860 mm (86 cm)
- Neck/Body Joint: square steel plate, 4 bolts
- Fretboard: roasted hard maple, rolled edges
- Radius: 9.5" / 241 mm
- Frets: Medium, 2.4 mm / 0.094"
- Nut: bone ? 4-string version: 42 mm / 1.65"; 5-string version: 47.6 mm / 1.87"
- Binding: none
- Inlays: black "dot"
Electronics
- Pickups: Marcus Vintage-Fat Precision Revolution Set
- Configuration/Type: Precision style (passive)
- Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone (passive)
Hardware
- Knobs: chrome metal
- Bridge: Marcus Miller Vintage-S
- Tuners: Premium Open-Gear
- Hardware Finish: chrome
- Pickguard: "tortoise" shell