Sire Guitars P5 Alder-4 Ts Mn

A "P" Revisited in the Spirit of Sire x Marcus Miller

Designed in collaboration with Marcus Miller, the P5 retains the fundamentals that made P-style basses successful, while emphasizing manufacturing consistency and modern playability. Within the Sire range, it positions itself as a versatile and straightforward option: a passive instrument with a strong character, capable of shifting from an "old school" tone to a more contemporary response simply through right-hand technique and tone control.

Who Is the Marcus Miller P5 For?

The Marcus Miller P5 suits both demanding beginners and intermediate bassists looking for a reliable, easy-to-set-up bass that works well in the mix. Experienced musicians will also find an excellent "plug and play" platform for sessions and gigs, thanks to its passive approach and confident sonic identity.

In terms of styles, its range naturally fits rock, pop, soul, funk, blues, and studio settings whenever a stable, clean, and easy-to-place low-end foundation is needed.

The Sound

The North American alder body provides a very musical balance: round lows, solid low-mids, and controlled highs, perfect for supporting the track without harshness. The roasted hard maple neck and fretboard add definition and a sharper attack, with a consistent response across the entire neck.

The Marcus Vintage-Fat Precision Revolution pickup delivers the typical punch of the P format: open tone for a more modern precision and clear articulation, closed tone for a softer, vintage-inspired grain. With the passive Volume/Tone electronics, the P5 responds directly to playing dynamics (fingers, pick, nuances), making it a very expressive bass that is easy to control in real-world situations.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To play comfortably, plan for a 6.35 mm instrument jack cable, a strap, and a tuner: three universal essentials for rehearsals, stage, and recording.

Technical specifications

Category	PB	Fingerboard	Roasted maple
Format	Precision	Nbrs of frets	24
Nbr of strings	4	Body	Alder
Neck	Roasted maple	Color	Sunburst

Body Material	North American Alder	Binding	None
Body Shape	Sire P-style bass	Inlay	BK Dot
Body Color	TS, Mild Green, Red	Knobs	Chrome metal knob
Neck Material	1-piece roasted hard maple	Bridge	Marcus Miller Vintage-S
Neck Shape	C-Shape	Tuners	Premium Open-Gear
Scale Length	33.86" / 860 mm	Hardware Finish	Chrome
Neck Joint	Four-bolt square steel plate	Pickguard	Tortoise
Fretboard Material	Roasted hard maple (rolled edges)	Pickups	Marcus Vintage-Fat Precision Revolution Set
Fretboard Radius	9.5" / 240 mm	Electronics	Passive volume and tone control
Frets	2.4 mm / 0.094" Medium	Controls	Volume, tone
Nut	4-string - bone nut 42 mm / 1.65" wide; 5-string - bone nut 47.6 mm / 1.87" wide	String Gauge	45-105