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Description

The Sire Marcus Miller V7 5-string bass is a quality instrument that's been commended for its overall playability and tone versatility. The V7 is the flagship model for Sire guitars. Sire and Marcus Miller developed a unique preamp system that gives players total control in finding and getting the perfect sound you desire. It also has rolled fretboard edges that will give you more natural grasp and comfortable playing.
Sire Marcus Miller V7 Alder 5-String Bass Tobacco Sunburst
Sire Marcus Miller V7 Alder 5-String Bass Tobacco Sunburst
Sire Marcus Miller V7 Alder 5-String Bass Tobacco Sunburst

Features

  • Solid alder body with a gloss finish
  • C-shape hard maple bolt-on neck, ebony fingerboard
  • Sire Marcus Super-J Revolution Jazz Single pickups (neck/bridge), Heritage-3 preamp with 3-band EQ, blend knob
  • Marcus Miller TRD fixed bridge, Sire Premium open-gear tuning machines
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Specs

Body
  • Body type: Solidbody Jazz Bass Double-Cut
  • Body wood: Alder
  • Body finish: Gloss
Neck
  • Neck shape: C
  • Neck wood: Hard Maple
  • Scale length: 34"
  • Neck finish: Satin
Fingerboard
  • Material: Ebony
  • Radius: 9.5"
  • Fret size: Medium
  • Number of frets: 20
  • Inlays: White pearloid block
Electronics
  • Neck: Sire Marcus Super-J Revolution Jazz Single
  • Bridge: Sire Marcus Super-J Revolution Jazz Single
  • Control layout: Master Volume/Tone (stack), Blend, Treble, Middle/Mid-Frequency (stack), Bass, 1 mini toggle SW (Active/Passive)
  • Pickup switch: Blend Knob
  • Special electronics: Heritage-3 3-band EQ with mid frequency
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed
  • Bridge design: Sire Marcus Miller TRD Bridge
  • Tailpiece: Not Applicable
  • Tuning machines: Open-gear
  • Color: Chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 5-string
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Orientation: Right Handed
  • Country of origin: Indonesia

Reviews

5

5 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Top quality sound and build
A professional quality instrument
Filters
Best Uses
  1. Jamming2
  2. Practicing2
  3. Recording2
  4. Church1
  5. Rock Concerts1
Cons
  1. a little on the heavy side1
  2. None1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced3
  2. Professional Musician2
Pros
  1. Fun To Play5
  2. Good Feel5
  3. Good Pick Up5
  4. Good Tone5
  5. Solid Electronics4

Reviewed by 5 customers

  • Feels like a bass that should cost twice what it does.

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byMatt

    fromDenver, CO

    If you are thinking of dropping $1500 on an American made Fender, check out the Sires first. It feels, plays, and sounds like a professional quality instrument, but costs half as much.

  • Excellent Bass

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byJames

    fromSE Georgia

    I bought this bass as a backup, but it has earned its spot in the starting rotation. The build quality and appearance are good, and the tone is excellent. The B string is surprisingly clear and articulate, with no muddy notes down low and and no odd harmonic overtones up the neck. It does sound very much like a Jazz Bass, and I have been happy to run it in passive mode for my country gigs. BTW, it does go from active to passive with no real change in volume. It runs through the PA at my church sounding full and fat with a little bass boost. This bass really is as good as a much more expensive one.

  • Sire Basses are where it's at!!!

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byMarshall O.

    fromEdmond, OK

    I play gospel music with this bass. The sound and playability are phenomenal!

  • Top quality sound and build

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byMarc, V

    fromSebring, Fla.

    Plays great, sounds great and looks great! I have been playing bass in bands since the early 1980s, and this Sire sounds great up and down the neck. A big plus is the active electronics with the sweep-able mid control. When you open the box and look at the quality and plug it in, you will think they gave you a $1,000 discount on this instrument.

  • A professional quality instrument

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted5 years ago

    byElroy B

    fromIndianapolis ,Indiana

    It plays good and sounds but for me I use lighter gauge strings

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Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byIsai

    fromSan Antonio

    is it second generation or first

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Second.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byIsai

    fromsan Antonio Texas

    is this bass new? is it the second generation?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    This is a new model

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byKyle

    fromNashville, TN

    Hello! I'm just wondering if you can tell me how much this bass weighs? I've been wanting to try a Sire bass, but I'm nervous that it will be too heavy for my aging back. If you can get me one that's around 9 lbs or less, I may very well order it today! Thank you!

    Open Reply - Ronald
    This one weighs around 10.2 lbs. The weight may vary from one model to the other, but it won't by much.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byJonathan

    fromBronx NY

    Is this item available?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please give us a call for product availability 877-687-5403

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byEddie

    fromSpokane, WA.

    How much does the lake placid 5-string Alder bass weigh

    Open Reply - Thomas
    All guitars vary depending on the density of the wood . Even the same model can vary up to a 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 about 8.5 - 9.5 lbs

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked bySam

    fromChicago, IL

    Is this the 2nd generation?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byG

    fromCarolinas

    Is this 2nd generation sire bass or 1st generation?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    1st gen