Sire Guitars V7 Alder-4 Bk En

The V7 Alder-4: The "Jazz Type" Spirit Revisited by Sire and Marcus Miller

The Sire Marcus Miller V7 Alder-4 BK EN stands as one of the flagship models in the V7 range: a bass designed to recapture the ergonomics and tone of the "Jazz type," while adding a significantly higher level of control thanks to very comprehensive active/passive electronics. With its alder/maple construction and ebony fingerboard, it aims for a response that is balanced, punchy, and detailed, tailored for bassists who want to sculpt their sound without losing the organic character of a classic 4-string.

Who Is It For, and In Which Styles?

This bass is intended for intermediate to advanced bassists seeking a versatile instrument, equally comfortable on stage and in the studio. Its "Jazz Type" format excels in funk, jazz, groove, pop, and rock: articulate fingerstyle playing, snapping slap, or pick playing that cuts through the mix. The active/passive mini switch is a real advantage for securing a gig and instantly reverting to a simple and effective passive sound.

Sound Characteristics

The alder body provides a balanced foundation with natural mids that bring the bass line forward without harshness. The maple neck enhances attack and precision, while the ebony fingerboard accentuates definition and clarity of nuances, highly appreciated for ghost notes and subtle dynamics. The Marcus Super Jazz Revolution pickup set delivers a "Jazz type" register: firm lows, singing mids, detailed highs. The Marcus Heritage-3 preamp, with dual potentiometer control for mids and their frequency, allows scooping for modern slap, boosting mids for pick presence, or staying passive for a rawer, vintage character.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To complete your setup, you can safely pair it with a strap, a tuner, a bass stand, and a 6.35 mm instrument jack cable. If you want to maintain the original feel, prioritize a set of 4-string long scale bass strings with gauges 45-105 (suitable for the 34" / 864 mm scale length).

Technical specifications

Category	JB	Fingerboard	Ebony
Format	JB type	Body	Alder
Nbr of strings	4	Color	Black
Neck	Maple

Wood	North American alder	Inlays	pearloid
Binding	ivory finish	Bridge	Heavy Mass Standard
Pickguard	3-ply tortoise	Tuners	Premium Open-Gear, chrome
Finish	black	Pickups	Marcus Super Jazz Revolution set
Profile	C	Preamp	Marcus Heritage-3 (with mid adjustment)
Scale length	34" / 864 mm	Controls	Volume / Tone (Dual Pot) | Pickup Blender | Treble | Middle / Middle Frequency (Dual Pot) | Bass
Radius	9.5" / 241 mm	Mini switch	Active / Passive
Frets	2.4 medium	Weight	4.45 kg
Nut width	38 mm / 1.50"	String gauge	45-105