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.

You get so much sounds options that you will never get bored.

that's how i use it mainly:
single coil mode: fingerstyle (neck pickup only tone full) or slap with both pickup (tone half)
parallel mode: when in some venues the single coil make noise/interference.
series mode: for palm muting and bridge pickup for fast funk playing or with distortion or to do solos as in series the signal is hotter

It's a 35" scale bass so remember to buy the appropriate extra-long strings for it. (tuning BEADG use gauge 045-065-080-100-130 and for drop tuning ADGCF use Gauges: 045 - 065 - 085 - 105 - 130)

ensure to do a proper setup and maybe a fret leveling as some fret buzz with low action .

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

The neck is affected a bit by temperature changes/humidity even if it has neck reinforcement rods. especially in environment that fluctuate 60%- 70% humidity

Tuners are OK.
The comfort and feeling are great (4 out of 5).
I have to stretch my hand a bit as its a 35" bass scale. it can cause pain for some people.

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/tighter.

Aesthetically 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 how much output you want in active mode.

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

How i use the EQ: passive mode with a Sadowsky sbp outboard preamp and use active mode only when slapping. active mode with knobs set in the middle already reduce mids

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

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.