NBD Fender Marcus Miller

[Gorn]

I'm GASing for one of those

Now's the time to get one. There are a few on the gc used site but not nearly as many as they used to be. I'm sure the new Sire basses are great, but nothing's like a Japanese Fender.

 

[7dollarbologna]

So, is this the best bass for rat killing?

 

[OOD]

Great looking bass and it looks like it's already broken in. Is it V V T T?

 

[Gorn]

Great looking bass and it looks like it's already broken in. Is it V V T T?

Volume volume treble bass, active/passive. Only the volumes work in passive but the passive tone is beastly. Truly an amazing bass. I'm playing it at a teeny tiny bar gig tonight. I'm pretty psyched.

 

[Timmy-Watts]

Congrats! I have been chasing a Marcus tone for decades. We would love to hear a gig report!

 

[Mr_O'B]

It's not too bad. It's probably not 12. More like 10. I use a wide padded strap anyway so I'm not too concerned.

Great! I feel your excitement. I acquired a mint condition 1997 Fender American Deluxe jazz bass (with original John Suhr electronics) a few months ago.

Marcus Miller's bass has the ultimate jazz bass tone!

 

[RobBottom69]

I like my FSR Ash jazz. It's weight is noticeable compared to the Squier VM and Fender Classic Series. This is a particularly nice one, great look and congrats!

 

[Kevin Hailey]

The shielding seems fine on mine. I haven't played it out yet but it's quieter in my apartment than other basses have been.

Are you sure about the battery? I've always heard that even with the active/passive switch the battery will die if I leave it plugged in.

 

[PeaveyPlayer]

Now's the time to get one. There are a few on the gc used site but not nearly as many as they used to be. I'm sure the new Sire basses are great, but nothing's like a Japanese Fender.

are the ones on guitar center mexican or Japanese

 

[Kevin Hailey]

I'm sure about the battery. the switch disconnects the active circuit.
I'll bet you a new Duracell on it!

 

[bloo1]

are the ones on guitar center mexican or Japanese

I called about them recently. Barring any new ones, the sunbursts ones on the site are Mexican.

 

[PeaveyPlayer]

I called about them recently. Barring any new ones, the sunbursts ones on the site are Mexican.

the sunburst that has been priced dropped is what I'm saving for XD

 

[Gorn]

I'm sure about the battery. the switch disconnects the active circuit.
I'll bet you a new Duracell on it!

Hmmmmm....I'll give it a shot then.

 

[AngelCrusher]

These are great basses and a lot of us believe that more weight = more tone, so you are good there.

I also like this model because it does not really clone Marcus's tone too much. The real clones are the Atelier Z's - which are awesome as well.

This signature model just works on everything. I'd suggest a preamp switch if you don't like the current one, because a jazz bass with a proper pre is one of the greatest sounds in the world.

 

[Gorn]

These are great basses and a lot of us believe that more weight = more tone, so you are good there.

I also like this model because it does not really clone Marcus's tone too much. The real clones are the Atelier Z's - which are awesome as well.

This signature model just works on everything. I'd suggest a preamp switch if you don't like the current one, because a jazz bass with a proper pre is one of the greatest sounds in the world.

Yah I haven't really gotten to know the preamp very well. I'm blown away by the passive tone. The bass and treble boost in active mode are nice, but I could honestly live without them. The only mod I'm seriously considering is passive tone control.

 

[I Need a six...]

This bass has been hanging on the wall of this particular store for years. It's got the damage from slap happy teenagers to prove it. I went in today and they dropped the price significantly. I make an offer and the dude says it's already too low. I go back later and I get another guy who's willing to make a deal so the bass came home with me. It has the quality I expect from Fender Japan. Powerful pickups with lots of variation. It's heavy though. Has to be at least 12 pounds but there's so much tone. Damn fine bass.
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What's that supposed to mean old man?

 

[I Need a six...]

Also what's nbd mean. Now been discontinued?

 

[Gorn]

Also what's nbd mean. Now been discontinued?

New bass day with a coincidentally discontinued bass.

What's that supposed to mean old man?

And get off my lawn.

 

[I Need a six...]

New bass day with a coincidentally discontinued bass.

And get off my lawn.

if you didn't know. I was joking, but I think you know.

 

[bloo1]

Yah I haven't really gotten to know the preamp very well. I'm blown away by the passive tone. The bass and treble boost in active mode are nice, but I could honestly live without them. The only mod I'm seriously considering is passive tone control.

Would you say your MM bass is a bit on the bright/trebly side? I also got one used and it's quite bright so I'm not entirely sure if the pickups were changed by the old owner.