TWO new Marcus Miller budget signature model basses!

[soong]

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"MARUCS".

And V7

Weird.

 

[Clark Dark]

That Jazz looks okay but no prices posted on their site.

 

[wvbass]

I really wonder why these aren't Squiers.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Are those for sale in America? I can't see where that would be more lucrative than Fender.

 

[BTL]

If it's a new Fender import "player" line with FMIC's baked in distribution, I think it's a brilliant move.

 

[dralionux]

 

[PortlandBass77]

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"MARUCS".

Weird.

Holy $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ that first one is amazing! Though did you really have to unleash the gas?

 

[SanDiegoHarry]

I *love* chinglish

And you really had me at "Budget Signature" nothing says quality like these two words together.

 

[ArvindJayaram]

Expect prices of Fender Marcus Miller sigs to go up? Or down?

 

[LowEndOperative]

"With modern feel and design, this new base"....

 

[Alex J]

Terrible english aside, I would seriously consider that jazz bass. That control layout (active/passive & mid-sweep) looks great for what is supposed to be an entry level instrument.

 

[SirMjac28]

Neither one of those basses looks "budget" to me I can't remember seeing too many budget basses with an 18v Pre, three band EQ and sweepable mids? look at that top and body no way is that going to be an entry level bass.

 

[AudioDwebe]

What's the price point of an entry level bass?

While I appreciate Marcus' efforts to get a quality bass out there with a lower cost, my jaded experiences tell me it'll be looked down upon by those with money due to its low price and overlooked by those with .
limited funds because, again, of its low price. (Assuming it'll be in the 400 to 600 range.)

 

[tangentmusic]

Neither one of those basses looks "budget" to me I can't remember seeing too many budget basses with an 18v Pre, three band EQ and sweepable mids? look at that top and body no way is that going to be an entry level bass.

If we're playing the "guess the price game", then I'll guess $1100 for the natural Jazz.

 

[comatosedragon]

I'm still trying to figure out what an 18v battery looks like. (The add does say put in two 18v batteries, as opposed to two 9v. Don't know if it's [another] typo, or something I'm not aware of.)

If "budget" means <$1000, yeah then I guess I can see that.

 

[SirMjac28]

If we're playing the "guess the price game", then I'll guess $1100 for the natural Jazz.

That sounds about right I don't see a $400 to $600 price range but if that is the price range they won't be able to make them fast enough.

 

[FronTowardEnemy]

Interesting.

 

[peterpalmieri]

If we're playing the "guess the price game", then I'll guess $1100 for the natural Jazz.

Wow I can't imagine the price being that high if Marcus is really looking to put a decent instrument into children/young persons hands It would need to be below $500 maybe closer to $350 optimally $199. I'm not sure how possible that is but $1000 is a lot of money for a lot of people. Imagine if playing the violin or trumpet required Mom and Dad to spend $1000.

 

[tangentmusic]

Wow I can't imagine the price being that high if Marcus is really looking to put a decent instrument into children/young persons hands It would need to be below $500 maybe closer to $350 optimally $199. I'm not sure how possible that is but $1000 is a lot of money for a lot of people. Imagine if playing the violin or trumpet required Mom and Dad to spend $1000.

After perusing the site and reading of all the features, the Jazz styled bass will by no means be an entry level instrument.
I stand by my $1100 guess.

 

[joebar]

If it's a new Fender import "player" line with FMIC's baked in distribution, I think it's a brilliant move.

how can another fender line be a brilliant move?
doesn't fender have too many lines as it is?