hey earl! love that you are doing more reviews on higher end basses! love the squiers and sx's, but this really helps narrow down my next bass. Keep the videos coming! i'll keep watching.

That is one sweet looking bass. Congrats and thanks for sharing your review with us. Cheers.

this bass sounds amazing through my ampeg svt,I love fenders,they just have that sound and feel

Very nice bass hope you enjoy it as much as possible

Actually, I love 4 stringers! I play 5 stringers when necessary. I learned on a four string! It just fits comfortably on me!

Max that is one sweet bass man! Played it and fell in love with the tone! I gotta have one

Congrats Earl, I knew you wouldn't go too long before bringing another stray dog home. Beautiful guitar! Honestly it will bring you years of enjoyment. Very nice choice. That should tide you over for at least a little while:)

What a phenomenal instrument, congrats!

@maxproud

9 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree! Nice bass!

Great review! I also got one of those but the vintage white. Fantastic bass.

Yes, I'm familiar with the JOHN EAST preamps. 'Haven't tried one as of yet. I believe the model is for the 4string bass exclusively?

Thats a great Bass I have the 4 string Marcus Miller and I love it.

WOW!!! Earl, you've been off the chain here lately! Good score my friend!

Hey, Earl. Congratulations on the Marcus 5 string bass. Marcus has always been one of favorite bassists, and I would like to own this bass someday, but I can't afford it right now. However, I'm really enjoying my Lakland 55-02.

VERY nice bass, Earl. Love the ALL DAY sustain!!!

@maxproud

9 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Thanks.

Cool! I'd love to see them!

Cool, thanks. The JS3V is a stylish bass.

That's my dream bass right there

Earl, I dig your videos thanks for making them... you turned me onto Marcus Miller. For that I am thankful. I used to own and play a Music Man but was forced to sell it, long story.. But your videos opened my eyes to other cheaper basses. Kudos dany

@maxproud

7 жыл бұрын

Such a compliment! Thank you sir very much!

@danielchappelle

7 жыл бұрын

Earl, I got your email - thanks - I have learned a lot from your posting - keep them coming... I am a former employee of CBS TV and I know how difficult it used to be to create videos -the modern era has brought us new power - thanks for the hard work. I live in So. Jersey if your up for a jam session:) I play guitar and piano. Dan

That thing is sweet earl!!! I see you rollin with the big dogs now huh.... lol

Hey man thanks for the input I got an M2 5 string on the way to me here in New Zealand

The 4-stringer was the first, and it's the best! Finely Japanese made to perfection! The 5-dtringer version is pretty much the same, yes. The "bridge" and "string-tree" are specially designed. I'm really loving the weight of the 5-string! Quite light-weight and easy handling! A lot of 5-stringers can be heavy and bulky.

Awesome bass

It;s beautiful

I've got mine a few days ago and WWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWW! Prue FUNK Thanks for your input Big Brother

Beautiful bro!!

Very light gauge mixture of ERNIE BALL Cobalt Bass Strings. B-115, E-95, A-75, D-65, and G-40. Taken from 2 Cobalt packs. 55 - 110, and 40 - 95.

this is a bad ass bass,i love this bass!!!

@maxproud

9 жыл бұрын

Agreed.

great video mate!

Hello Mr. Davis!! :D Thanks for the answer!! I really prefer the look of the "MARCUS V"! Thanks! Greetings from Portugal!

Cool beans, I did not know they had a five banger version. I will be on the lookout for that. Great bass, no doubt. I know you are MAX PROUD, good on you! :-)

damn this sounds great. Play some more of this one!

Thanks friend!

Agreed! Thank you.

Thanks for asking my opinion. But the decision is really yours. Those are two great basses! I decided on the "MARCUS 5" because I like it's "vintage" look. The neck is very comfortable to me. And it's sound is great! I do like it's tone better!

Great review Earl

@maxproud

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks Moe! Actually, I thought you've seen this review. Or I must be mistaken?

You're so right!

2 seconds in and I'm laughing already, like this style of review and its informative

@maxproud

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I agree to a point. This bass could be a little more "open," I guess. It was based on the 4 string '72 Jazz Bass Marcus had! At the same time, the preamp was an early "Sadowsky" model. Unlike the preamp it features now (18-volt). You think this makes a difference? I like this bass for what it is, though. 'One of the lightest weight 5 stringers I've played. Very well-built, well-made and comfortable.

Thanks, bro!

Unfortunately, I had never had the opportunity to try out the east-marcus preamp. East offers marcus preamp for the v-string at but without pickguard.

Hey Max, proud owner of a Black 5 string Marcus here. Been struggling to setup the bass to play live but it always came up short when compared to my 5 string Stingray. Tried different strings, amp tone settings to get a usable live sound. Finally got a decent sound just by adjusting my pickup height down. When I play live, I tend to play harder and that produced a distorted squashed sound. Now, my Marcus is just starting to sound amazing. The lows are great but still harsh in the top end.

Interesting! I take it you'll use that "C" string in a lot of solo possibilities?

I prefer the tight bite and purr of the Jackson JS3 V. Could be because it's designed to be a rock/heavy metal bass it has that extra bite. Actually saw it in a shop - and thought that it was a nice bass, checked out your review and thought well that kinda was true. Went down to the shop and liked it and bought it. Good videos - keep 'em coming!

Thanks!

Hi, i'm looking into investing into a Jazz bass style instrument. I have enjoyed the Marcus-style tone, and I was wondering if you would recommend the four string, even though it is a different bass from what was shown.

Really? There's an extreme difference in "japanese-made" to Chinese, Indonesian, Korean, and Mexican. Can you share any specifics? Thanks for your input!

Did you find that the battery for the on-board preamp was getting hot as hell? Or did I just get the bad apple of the bunch? I was going to get one, but the one I ordered had that issue, and so I ended up getting an American Standard Jazz Bass V (no preamp).

@maxproud

7 жыл бұрын

No I haven't had that happen. Sorry you got a bad preamp! I'm sure that American Standard Jazz Bass V made up for it! Good choice!

hi Earl just a question ....is it sound so better than your squire 70 with the pre amp you put on? i hope to hear from you. Great video !!! Thanks

@maxproud

10 жыл бұрын

It sounds very different! I can't say that it sounds better!

Interesting you mention the "M2." I got a question. You think that SADOWSKY preamp in Marcus's original '72 Jazz Bass has a lot to do with his sound?! The preamp in all "M2's" is not a Sadowsky. Is it the preamp or Marcus's "fingers!" Haha!

Great, indeed!

Thank you.

You got a good price on it..I just bought one last night on ebay, for 1900.00 Nice presentation. Can't wait till mine gets shipped this week ! :)

@maxproud

10 жыл бұрын

Cool!

Yep, Im getting the 5 string. To me, that low-B is very much necesssary... Did you need to get your action setup or anything like that? or was it playing like butta first time you picked it up?

Hello Mr. Davis!! :D I'm about to buy a new bass, and I can't decide between this and the new fender American Deluxe V... What is your opinion.. Which bass is more versatile, and has more tonality to it??? Greetings from Portugal

Helpful video. I didn't know Fender changed the neck profile. Had a couple older ones and couldn't warm up to the necks. Might try again. Why did you sell yours? Thx.

@maxproud

8 жыл бұрын

It doesn't have the sound I was expecting. For the expense, other basses sound better.

I love this video bro.

@maxproud

10 жыл бұрын

Loving that "Marcus 5," huh?!

@5:44 Was that 'Mighty God' by John P Kee?

Hi Max, I also could not resist and I've also bought one ;-) But at one point I'm not so happy with this bass monster. The bass / treble tone controls for the active mode in my opinion not an ideal control range. If I turn up about half of the control range, the bass sounds too undifferentiated and "oppressive". What do you think on these things? I use the amplifier and speakers from Epifani.

This is off topic for this video, but what are your favorite jazz bass pickups and active preamp? Just curious since you have demo'd pretty much everything.

@maxproud

Ай бұрын

FENDER Noiseless pickups! SADOWSKY on board preamp! I've favored them the most!

but do use really ever use the b string? i see alot of these" new players and bands" with these 5 strings and never hear or see them play the low b...also im really thinking of getting one i have a jackson js3 4 string and the js3 5 really looks like a fast player and im assuming its like my 4 string plus i really like the neck and binding .i wish i could find one here were i live so ive seen your vid and a couple of others and they sound and look awesome.i want a 5 for drop tunning only

No. I'll bet they do sound fine! Both basses USA made?

nice...so are you going to take of the pickup cover?

Beautiful Bass!!! And given the value... and Excellent price!!! LOL... but it's gotta be worth 4, 5 or even 6 of your less expensive models! I initally thought that they went cheap on the bridge... then you showed the thru-body... and WOW... Nice! American made and a Keeper. And thanks again... I suggested an SX short scale white Jazz bass, that you picked up "accidentally", to our rhythm guitarist, for his daughter. Excellent build, great price, and the short scale is perfect for her.

@maxproud

9 жыл бұрын

David Faulconer Yeah you're pretty much on the money, with the price! Glad that SX worked out! And you're welcome!

Thanks for watching!

Nice bass. Keep buying. I'll keep watching.

Yep, both my Corvettes are. Looking to purchase some lumber? ; )

Thanks.

Agrred! Thank you.

Oh man you got some sweet basses. I have the 2013 Miller USA model 5string, with the special gray body and Gold inlays black pic guard, I will be uploading some new vids. soon peace!

Max is fine! You know, I would say yes to that question. But you did say "old" southern Gospel, right? The "Marcus" is more toned for a rhythmic and solo bass sound. I assume you've heard Marcus Miller play-style and sound. Traditionally you may fancy using a FENDER Precision Bass. For that deep sounding tone? What do you think?

Yessir!

Well Earl i think you showed some self restraint... at least you can say you didnt get a new bass till the following year! nice bass my man! : )

I have one and IMHO I don't think it's that great of a bass for what it cost, but I've had it for a few years and I have done some slight modifications like changing out that godawful preamp and I also put in a pair of James Reed Vintage pickups wound to the 77 specs and as far as a preamp, I put In an old Bartolini tc3 that I had and also had a true bypass switch installed so if I'm in passive mode and would like to switch back to active, I can either use the onboard Bartolini circuit or I can bypass that unit and use my Sadowsky out board DI/ preamp but had I not done these modifications, I'm pretty sure I would've gotten rid of this bass. In retrospect I think the MM5 looks better than what it sounds. YMMV

@maxproud

10 жыл бұрын

WHAT CAN I SAY, ERIK?! I thought it was just me! 'Hate to admit it. But I agree with everything you've said about this bass! The "shine" wears of after awhile. And you realize, although it's a finely built bass, the sound is acceptable at best. I was very naive to think I'd be buying "Marcus's" bass, y'know?! Something that was close to to his sound. Read this: Only Marcus can sound like Marcus! That said. You would think they'd of of made a better preamp and pickups on the Marcus 5 bass. They may have taken us for granted a little!

'Appreciate that, thanks.

Enjoy the reviews, Earl!

That's true!

Agreed!

How does the Marcus Miller (MIM) bass differ from Made in USA models?

@blakeb7390

5 жыл бұрын

Mexicans in Mexico make the Mexico version. Mexicans in America make the American version.

Hai Max, I have a question. Which one is better? Fender American Standard JB or Fender Marcus Miller...? Best regards from Indonesia :)

Yo Yo Yo!,...Dr. Maxproud! Yeah! Yeah! My man went out and purchased one of the "BAD BOYZ" of America. Thee "MARCUS MILLER" 5 string!!!!!! "JAZZ BASS!!!!!!" No you didn't my man! Dr. Maxproud, OOPS you did it again. Nice! Now that's what I'm talking about. Nice axe man. Much love bruddah! Coop' Bass "4" Life :)

Great purchase; you really deserve playing quality a bass like this.Kind regards!@

@maxproud

8 жыл бұрын

Cool. But I don't have this bass anymore.

@fawin123

8 жыл бұрын

why did you sell it?

@maxproud

8 жыл бұрын

I should of known better! It lacked the Marcus Miller signature sound!

@marchangel7462

7 жыл бұрын

maxproud I believe marcus miller used sadowsky preamp in his. Yours was probably fender pre.

max have u, got a 77 or 76 jazz bass they have a damm fine sound,

marcus basses have a great tone i think. never played the 5 string version.

Agreed, bro!

Good deal, bro! Play it in "good-health." I assume your getting the 5string? Not the 4string? Just asking!

yeap it is a beauty

Hey Max I am blessed to be the owner of both the 4 and the 5 string models and I can truly say they both have hi points and lows. I'm fairly new to bass but I can tell they are both awesome compared to other fenders, but my choice is the five over the four but I still love the beautiful crisp sound I get from the 4 ow that I have added nylon flat wound strings.

I've had mine for 7 years. Love it. It's the only 5 I own, I had a Mike Lull 5 and my Marcus beat it out. Mine is the burst, I put all black hardware on it (getting the string trees in black from Hipshot was a bitch- they did not carry them, Mike Lull had to custom order them for me) and I put a Hipshot bridge on it. I've thought about switching out the pre for an Aquilar OP-3 but have not pulled the trigger just yet. I used this bass on a sub gig a little while ago and it just sounded so bad ass I'm thinking of putting it back in rotation. I mostly play 4 string jazzes.

@maxproud

9 жыл бұрын

Cool! Unfortunately I don't have this bass anymore. I know, I know! I said I'd keep it. But It soon didn't "do it" for me. I was searching for the "Marcus" sound. But only Marcus can sound like Marcus!

@tracywilkinson1820

9 жыл бұрын

yeah.. if you don't bond with the bass you don't bond with it. True shit~

@EuphoriaPiana

9 жыл бұрын

maxproud Did you sell it?

Woe! "Flat-Nylons?! That must sound interesting! Sort of unique for that bass. I'd love to hear how that sounds! You say you're fairly new to bass? Well you own a couple of the best! Great choices!

Congrats, it's a real beauty and sounds clean and tight. No mods necessary I'm assuming ?

awesome bass do you prefer 5 over 4 strings ? if so why

Where's "here?"

I lean toward the Ken Smith! Maybe?

+maxproud this Marcus Miller is the same with the jazz deluxe ??

@maxproud

8 жыл бұрын

+Manuel Avila No, not mostly.

By the way, you should do a tour vid of some kind one day, would be awesome.

This will be my next baby, although I already have a 2012 USA Fender Deluxe Jazz Bass V and it also has an active/passive switch but the deluxe has a passive tone control that I think the Marcus Miller doesn't have. Can you please comment on this feature? I plan an getting it anyways but even though the MM is about $600 more expensive than the American deluxe, I think Fender should include tone control on the MM, 4 or 5 string. On a side note, I feel you bro. I have 11 Fenders myself, J and P!

nice bass!

@maxproud

10 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Thanks Ellis! But hey, that BRUBAKER you have ain't shabby at all! You gotta good bass, sir!

Hey, I know there is plenty of Fender fans on here, so I thought I'd ask for advice and opinions on the pros and cons of USA compared to Japanese Fenders. The main reason I'm curious is because of how many people I've overheard debating on which is actually better (without actually saying why) - so.......

Nice Bass!!! What year is it?