Essential Information About the Marcus Miller V5 Bass
- 100% passive ?jazz? vibe with two single-coil pickups for an authentic vintage tone and great clarity in the mix.
- Satin roasted maple neck with rolled fretboard edges: immediate comfort, increased stability, and precise attack.
- Alder body for a clear balance between firm lows, singing mids, and defined highs.
- Simple and effective electronics (VVT): two volumes + master tone to shape the sound in a flash.
A ?Jazz? Bass with a Distinctly Vintage Character
The Marcus Miller V5 follows the great tradition of 60s/70s ?Jazz? basses: familiar lines, classic hardware, and timeless finishes. Its design emphasizes an old-school feel while maintaining modern, refined luthiery for stage/studio reliability.
Who Is It For and Which Styles?
Versatile and intuitive, the V5 suits serious beginners as well as experienced musicians seeking a reliable and expressive instrument. Ideal for jazz, funk, soul, R&B, it also thrives in pop and rock thanks to its articulation and responsive attack.
The Sound
The two ?Marcus Vintage-J Revolution? pickups deliver the snap and character typical of single coils: warm, round fullness on the neck side, precise bite and growl on the bridge side. The alder + roasted maple combination adds punch in the mids and excellent note definition. The passive VVT wiring allows blending the two pickups to switch from a woody, wide tone to a tighter, more percussive voice, with a musical tone roll-off to soften the highs without losing presence.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
? Long scale string set 4 or 5 strings depending on the version (long scale). ? Jazz Bass-style gig bag or hard case for long scale electric bass. ? Adjustable strap with secure locks and a stable bass stand. These accessories ensure transport, comfort, and protection without compromise.
Technical Specifications
Body
- Body material: North American Alder
- Body shape: New Marcus Miller Jazz body type
- Body color: NT, TS, VWH, CGM
Neck
- Neck material: Hard roasted maple (satin finish)
- Neck profile: C-Shape
- Scale length: 33.86" / 860 mm
- Neck attachment: Square steel plate, 4 bolts
- Fretboard: Hard roasted maple, rolled fretboard edges
- Fretboard radius: 9.5" / 240 mm
- Frets: Medium 2.4 mm / 0.094"
- Nut width (4 strings): 38 mm / 1.50" ? (5 strings): 46 mm / 1.81"
- Binding: Single black ply
- Inlays: Black block
Electronics
- Pickups: Marcus Vintage-J Revolution Set (single coil)
- Preamp: Passive
- Controls: Volume (neck pickup), Volume (bridge pickup), Tone (master)
Miscellaneous
- Knobs: Jazz type BK
- Bridge: Marcus Miller Vintage-S
- Tuners: Premium Open-Gear
- Hardware finish: Chrome
- Pickguard: Black 3-ply