Marcus Miller M2 5 TBK 2nd Gen

This is the first time that I buy in Thomann, damn, it is the first time that i've managed to buy my first ever totally new bass in my life, the shipping arrived to Chile in exactly 1 week, very fast, always updated on everything.

The bass arrived in great condition, only having some string heigth problems, but that is understandable being that it crossed almost the entire planet. Just a little wrench action and I was done, the only downside of this bass, not sure if anyone else has this issue, is that the preamp, and volume knobs (the ones that are stacked) they are very difficult to move independently without moving the other, but far from that, great bass, very heavy preamp and the construction is solid as a tree

Use: I usually play MM 4 string M series basses, so it seemed a sensible idea to add the 5 string to my gigging basses for the occasions when I need the low B string. So it gets used a few times during a gig.
Pros: I have seen comments about the quality; I have no issues with that. It seems well made and of course it has the rounded fret ends which are a signature feature of these guitars and adds considerably to their playability. Like all M series the range of tones is huge. This bass, however, has a much stronger low end and is less bright than the 4 strings so the settings are different. I would have liked a maple neck and fret board option - LATER I see that this is now available for this model. The sustain is epic. It looks and sounds a lot more expensive than it is.
Cons: the tuners are not the best, but it does hold tuning well. For me there are a couple of issues that may not bother other players. The first is the weight, it's very heavy and so I am grateful I do not have to play a whole gig with it. I doubt I'd be able to move at then of several hours of having it hanging off of my shoulder. Then there is the lack of a comfortable anchor point for plucking with fingers, I'm finally going to add a thumb rest to see it that improves the handling for me.
Conclusion: well made instrument and very comfortable fret edges. Good value for money.

I've had this for not even a week and all I can say is WOW!! First, Thank you Thomann for being as awesome as you are! You outshine the competition of other big box retailers. Our band will be doing business with you more.

I'm a metal bassist with 35 years under me, and this bass sounds amazing out of the box. The preamp is very responsive and I can't praise enough how perfect the action is! If you're looking for boutique sound and craftsmanship but on a budget, this bass is for you!

In my opinion, this bass is incredible for the price. Excellent bass to get used to 5 strings and I will use it until I get something in the 1500€ range. The bass has really great feeling neck. It's nice and smooth. I think the pickups and preamp are good enough so I don't see a reason to upgrade them. I have owned this bass for 3 years now and there is really nothing to complain about it. Great bass overall!