Sire Marcus Miller Er V10-4 Nt.S Natural Satin

A V10-4 Designed for Stage and Studio, in the Spirit of "Modern" Basses

The V10-4 fits within a clearly contemporary philosophy: serious craftsmanship, comprehensive electronics, and ergonomics designed to cover a wide range of contexts, from studio to stage. The "Z-Bass" style silhouette, combined with the J + MM pickup configuration and a 3-band preamp with parametric mids, makes it a bass particularly suited for those who want to switch between different styles without changing instruments. Note: the reference indicates "NT.S Natural Satin," while the technical sheet mentions a Tobacco Sunburst finish.

For Which Bassist and Styles?

This 4-string electric bass is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced bassists seeking versatility, precision, and a wide range of tonal options. The J + MM combination works equally well for funk grooves (fingerstyle, slap) as for contemporary pop and modern rock, with a clear response when played with a pick. The C-profile neck and 12" / 304.8 mm radius promote smooth and efficient playing, whether you're walking, playing fast lines, or highly articulated parts.

The Sound

Swamp ash is known for delivering a lively attack, well-defined lows, and present highs, helping the bass stay clear when the mix gets busy. The combination of maple neck + maple fingerboard enhances this sense of clarity and immediate response, appreciated for ghost notes, slap, and sharp pick attacks. On the electronics side, the J + MM set allows you to navigate between a finer, more articulated J side and a thicker, punchier, and "modern" MM side, with the ability to blend them via the blender. The Marcus Heritage-3 preamp, thanks to the Middle/Freq control, helps precisely target the midrange area that makes your playing stand out without overloading the volume. Finally, the 22 stainless steel frets contribute to a more direct attack and superior durability, a key point if you play often or with low action.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

With a long scale 34" / 863.6 mm scale length, choose a 4-string long scale bass string set. A standard gauge like 45-105 works very well for a good balance between comfort, attack, and tuning stability, while a lighter gauge will favor playability and a heavier gauge will enhance stability and punch.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	J	Electronics	Active
Left handed	No	Electroacoustic	No
Strings	Steel	Color	Gradient
Nbr of strings	4	Finishing	Satin
Nbrs of frets	22	Hardware	Chromed
Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed

Type	4-string electric bass	Number of frets	22 Stainless Frets
Body	swamp ash	Nut	bone, 42 mm / 1.65"
Body shape	Sire Z-Bass	Inlays	White Dot
Pickguard	tortoise shell	Bridge	Sire Premium MM Bridge
Finish	Tobacco Sunburst	Tuners	Premium Open Gear
Neck	maple	Hardware finish	chrome
Profile	C	Knobs	Aluminum Knob sets
Neck attachment	5-bolt bolt-on	Pickups	Sire Premium J+MM Pickup set
Scale length	34" / 863.6 mm	Preamp	Marcus Heritage-3 with mid control
Fingerboard	maple	Controls	Volume/Tone, Blender, Treble, Middle/Freq, Bass
Radius	12" / 304.8 mm	Weight	8.9 kg
Frets	2.7 mm Medium Jumbo (approx. 0.106")	String gauge	45-105