Marcus Miller M7 5st TBL 2nd Gen

Being able to switch between Parallel Humbucker, Series Humbucker and Single Coil individually combined with the blender lets you make it sound like any type of bass you want, from jazz to funk to metal. One problem that I've found is that the tone knob doesn't seem to make much difference, and I've seen the same problem in a 4 string SIRE V7 from a friend of mine. On the other hand the active equalisation is really sensible.

Already 5 years since I bought it.
Awesome bass! You get so much sounds options that you will never get bored.

that's how i use it mainly :
single coil mode: fingerstyle
parallel mode: slap
series mode: with distortion

It's a 35" scale bass so remember to buy the appropriate extra-long strings for it. (I use the Sadowsky Blue Label SBS 45 XL stainless steel).

The neck is affected a bit by temperature changes/humidity even if it has neck reinforcement rods.

Tuners are OK.
The confort and feeling are great (4 out of 5).

You can choose to play with string through body or on top (It makes a small difference on sound)
top load is a bit more warner and through body is a bit more punchier.

I have used the bass also with drop tuning (ADGCF) but i prefer the standard tuning as it sound better to my ears.

Esthetically i do not like the Marcus Miller name on the headstock.

Cool additional features: by opening the rear panel there is a small knob where you can select the how much output you like in active mode.
bridge is 18mm string spacing but you can adjust it a bit.

String/pickup/wood/nut material choice are well balanced with no volume spikes when playing and recording.

EQ advise: boost low and cut 1khz mid.

Definitely you will have to do a good set up and maybe a fret leveling when getting this bass if you like very low action.

careful when you adjust the truss rod...If you strip it will need to remove the fretboard completely to replace it.

The output jack needed to be replaced after one year. (Get a Switchcraft Panel Mount 1/4” TRS Jack BK).

to conclude ... difficult to find a better bass for the price....maybe a custom one next?

I love this bass. So much bang-for-buck. Very nice ebony fretboard and polished frets with smooth rounded ends - super comfortable to play. If you take the time to dial in your tone you can get just about any sound out of this. Two humbuckers with individual toggles can be run in series, parallel, or in single-coil mode. Combined with the active/passive switch gives a massive amount of tonal versatility. Can string through body or bridge. Bridge is heavy and high quality. Body and finish are gorgeous. 100% satisfied.