Markbass MB GV 4 Gloxy Val Surf Green 4-String Active Bass Guitar

Modern 4-String Electric Bass Guitar with Active Electronics and Classic Style

The Markbass MB GV 4 Gloxy Val Surf Green CR MP is a modern 4-string electric bass guitar designed to deliver professional performance, excellent playability, and high-value construction. Part of the Gloxy Series, it combines classic bass design inspiration with Markbass engineering, offering a versatile instrument suitable for both stage and studio use.

Finished in a striking Surf Green gloss, this bass is built to stand out visually while delivering a balanced, articulate tone with strong low-end response and clear note definition across all registers.

Versatile Tone with Active MB Instrument Preamp

The GV 4 Gloxy is equipped with the Markbass MB Instrument Pre system, offering active EQ control while maintaining a natural and transparent character. The onboard preamp is designed to preserve the original tone of the instrument while allowing precise shaping of bass, mid, and treble frequencies.

It supports both active and passive operation, with smooth switching and minimal volume difference, making it highly reliable in live performance environments.

Key Features

• 4-string electric bass guitar
• Surf Green high-gloss finish
• Basswood body in classic P-style design
• Hard maple neck with Comfort C profile
• Maple fingerboard with block inlays and binding
• 20 frets with 34” scale length
• 36mm nut width for comfortable playability
• 19mm string spacing for balanced string response
• Markbass JJ-style pickups
• MB Instrument Pre active/passive onboard preamp (9V)
• Chrome hardware
• Included universal Markbass gig bag

Comfortable Playability and Balanced Feel

The neck is designed with a Comfort C profile inspired by higher-end Markbass instruments, offering smooth playability and reduced fatigue during long sessions. The 34-inch scale length provides familiar tension and tonal consistency, making it suitable for a wide range of playing styles including fingerstyle, pick playing, and slap techniques.

The balanced string spacing and carefully tuned electronics ensure even response across all strings, avoiding uneven output or excessive resonance.

Professional-Grade Features at Accessible Value

The Gloxy Series is designed to deliver professional-grade features at an accessible price point. The onboard MB Instrument Preamp provides clean, usable EQ adjustments without distortion even at extreme settings, making it ideal for both stage and studio environments.

Each instrument is quality-checked in Italy to ensure consistency, reliability, and build integrity comparable to higher-end Markbass instruments.

Ideal Applications

• Live performance and touring musicians
• Studio recording and production
• Modern rock, funk, pop, and fusion styles
• Intermediate to advanced bass players
• Practice and education environments
• Versatile multi-genre use

Technical Specifications

• Model: MB GV 4 Gloxy Val Surf Green CR MP
• Strings: 4-string
• Body: Basswood (P-style body)
• Neck: Hard maple, Comfort C profile
• Fingerboard: Maple with block inlays and binding
• Frets: 20
• Scale Length: 34”
• Nut Width: 36mm
• String Spacing: 19mm
• Pickups: Markbass JJ-style single coils
• Electronics: MB Instrument Pre (9V active/passive)
• Hardware: Chrome
• Finish: Surf Green gloss

What’s Included

• Markbass GV 4 Gloxy Val Surf Green CR MP Bass Guitar
• Markbass Universal Gig Bag

The Markbass Gloxy GV4 delivers a strong balance of modern electronics, comfortable playability, and classic styling, making it a reliable choice for bassists seeking professional performance with strong visual identity and excellent value.