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The GV5 Gloxy Val MP 5-string electric bass is part of Markbass’ GV Series—their range of bass guitars that demonstrate their ability to produce a high-quality instrument at an incredible price. This achievement is a direct result of their tireless work to compare the quality and price of parts and materials from a wide range of suppliers. Markbass chose only the best components for their Gloxy series, maintaining their focus on excellent value for money.

Playability, Comfort and Quality Assurance
The bass neck has the same characteristics as the Markbass JP series of
instruments—inherent playability and comfort. The balance of each string is accurate and defined, without any “boomy” resonant frequencies, even across the fifth string's range. Each instrument is inspected for quality against Markbass’ strict requirements at their headquarters in Italy. Gloxy series bass guitars receive the same standard of care and attention as their higher end instruments.

MB Instrument Pre
The Gloxy series is equipped with the same MB Instrument Pre that is featured on Markbass’ premium range of instruments. This onboard preamp is designed from the ground up by Markbass to faithfully reproduce the sound of your instrument. Changes in the volume level when switching from Active to Passive and back again are almost imperceptible—a unique feature of the exceptional circuitry inside. Simple and ergonomic controls allow you to richly boost or cut your EQ without clipping or distorting the signal—even at the maximum settings—allowing the MB Instrument Pre to work with you in any environment.

Gig Bag Included
All instruments in the Markbass GV Series come with the MB Bass Bag Universal to keep your new purchase safe. Like all Markbass products, this case is made to their precise quality standards, without compromise.
Markbass GV5 Gloxy Val MP 5-String Electric Bass Surf Green
Markbass GV5 Gloxy Val MP 5-String Electric Bass Surf Green
Markbass GV5 Gloxy Val MP 5-String Electric Bass Surf Green

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  • Comfort C-shaped hard maple neck, maple fretboard
  • Basswood P Style body
  • Markbass JJ style MB Instrument PRE pickup, 9V Active-Passive

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  • Neck
  • Shape: Comfort C
  • Wood: Hard Maple
  • Neck joint: Bolt-on
  • Scale length: 34"
  • Pickups
  • Pickup configuration: Markbass JJ style MB Instrument PRE, 9V Active-Passive
  • Fretboard
  • Material: Maple
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Inlays: Block
  • Nut width: 45mm
  • Body
  • Body Type: P Style
  • Body wood: Basswood
  • Other
  • Number of strings: 5-string
  • Case: Gig Bag
  • Orientation: Right-Handed

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4.92

12 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Jazz neck feel and light
Outstanding Value!
Filters
Best Uses
  1. Jamming10
  2. Practicing8
  3. Recording8
  4. Rock Concerts7
  5. Small Venues7
Cons
  1. None2
  2. Control knobs are a little close to the strings1
  3. Fret Buzz1
  4. For the price Zero I mean Zero cons..1
  5. None yet1
Describe Yourself
  1. Professional Musician9
  2. Experienced2
  3. Novice1
Pros
  1. Fun To Play11
  2. Good Feel11
  3. Good Tone11
  4. Solid Electronics10
  5. Good Pick Up8

Reviewed by 12 customers

  • Remarkably impressive

    5

    submitted13 days ago

    byAaron

    fromAlbuquerque

    Went in to buy a Rumble 500 for an upcoming show. Figured I would find whatever 5 string was available and get close enough to the tone on my Ibby. This was closest (physically) and just felt simply effortless to play. I've always read about picking up an instrument that felt "just right" but had never experienced it myself until this Gloxy. Comfortable, easy, killer tone. Active electronics are top notch and passive switch truly has little noticeable volume or tone changes. Had to get past the made in China stigma but I couldn't get it out of my head so two weeks later I went back and brought it home. The included bag is also unexpectedly high quality. More like the transit soft cases than a simple gig bag, both are my new go tos for everything. Try it yourself. You have nothing to lose.

  • Jazz neck feel and light

    5

    submitteda month ago

    byJason

    fromSouth Florida

    I will echo other reviews in that I did not intend to buy this, I wanted a Jazz 5. Once I played it, I knew within minutes it was in my future! My main was a Geddy CIJ Jazz and this neck has that same feel.

  • Holy Grail Territory

    5

    submitted2 months ago

    byAron

    fromCharleston, SC

    I'm floored by this bass. I've recently owned a Fender Ultra Jazz and I promise you if you forget the aspirational qualities of that bass, this is a better instrument( at least as good with less noise in the preamp than that bass had) No buzzing nut, perfect fret ends, extremely versatile preamp. I literally could not put this thing down, and it looks amazing. This might be the first headstock design I like better than Fender. I'm all MarkBass now, head, cabinet, and bass.

  • Impressive

    5

    submitted3 months ago

    byRex

    fromNashville TN

    Was in the market for new bass, stopped in guitar center to look at new fender jazz 5. I played it and was not crazy about it, so I kept looking around and stumbled on the Mark Bass GV 5. Long story short, it took me less than a minute of playing to decide it was coming home with me. Its seriously that good!

  • Great Find!

    5

    submitted5 months ago

    byDwight

    fromDenver, CO

    I originally had no intention of going into Guitar Center when I found this bass. I was next door getting a boba tea and figured, what the heck, let's see what's in there. After messing with a few 5 strings, I noticed this Markbass bass guitar (which I had never heard of) and just had to try it. I played it for maybe 45 seconds and walked right to the counter to buy it. It's a fabulous instrument. It just fits in with itself and with me on every level, plus it sounds great. P bass style body with J bass pickups too! Huge fan.

  • Outstanding Value!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted5 months ago

    byCharles

    fromDenver, CO

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    After trying this bass a a local Guitar Center, I began targeting it for purchase. The feel of the neck was what initially impressed me but when I plugged it in? I couldn't believe how good the tone was! Very comfortable to play and the Markbass preamp is extremely versatile.

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  • submitted7 months ago

    asked byEric

    fromBoston, MA

    Does it have the same color as the MB GV 4 Gloxy Val Cream CR MP? Their name is the same except the number of strings, but they look different on the picture.

    Does it have the same color as the MB GV 4 Gloxy Val Cream CR MP? Their name is the same except the number of strings, but they look different on the picture.

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes, it does.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked bySrap

    fromGlendale CA

    What's the weight of GV5 Mp5string bass and also Kimandu 5string bass Richard Bona signature?

    What's the weight of GV5 Mp5string bass and also Kimandu 5string bass Richard Bona signature?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    All basses vary depending on the density of the wood. Even the same model can vary up to 1.5 lbs Manufacturers usually only spec size and type of wood. Bass Guitars are generally between 8.00 and 10.00 lbs. The only way to know the weight of an individual instrument is to weigh it. This will be approximately 8.5 – 9.5 lbs.