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This week Ive provided a look at the Fender Jazz Marcus Miller Edition I use in many of the online lessons.\r
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Ive had many emails and comments on videos asking about the Fender, possibly because of the interesting knob configuration. The bass is now fitted with a John East Marcus Retro preamp and Dimarzio Ultra Jazz pickups. So Ive given a quick review of the bass itself and then provided some examples of the sound of the bass as it is now.\r
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Overall, I love the Fender Jazz Marcus Miller Signature model. Its a little on the heavy side (more like 5 string weight) but its a very solid and sturdy instrument with a diverse range of tones. Coupled with the John East Marcus Retro and the dark, hum cancelling sound of the Dimarzio Ultra Jazz pickups, it is great for pretty much any gig.\r
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As well as the John East Marcus Retro and the Dimarzios Ive also fitted a Hipshot Detuner on the low E string. This is also covered in the video.\r
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