A PASSIVE BASS FOR VINTAGE ENTHUSIASTS, 4, 30 KG The V5 is a true passive jazz bass loaded with vintage-inspired features in both tone and style. Designed for players who appreciate an authentic vintage feel, it offers the added advantage of a comfortable neck—all at an exceptional value. Constructed with an alder body, a roasted maple neck featuring rolled fretboard edges, and equipped with the Marcus Vintage pickup set and bridge, this bass delivers an authentic vintage character. ROASTED HARD MAPLE NECK A distinctive quality of aged wood, achieved through the meticulous process known as torrefaction, in which the wood is carefully heat-treated to enhance its stability, resonance, and vintage-like tonal character. SIMPLE PASSIVE CONTROLS Enable players to easily shape and add their personal touch to the classic vintage jazz tone.