Sire Marcus Miller Er Z3-5 Blue Blue
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A 5-string in the "Jazz" spirit: modernity, ergonomics, and control
With its "Marcus Miller Jazz Shape" design and advanced electronics, the Z3-5 belongs to the family of basses with a classic look but performance-oriented. It retains the familiar benchmarks of Jazz-style basses (comfort, balance, articulation), while adding a more comprehensive adjustment platform to quickly adapt to stage, studio, and style changes.
For which bassist and styles?
This bass is especially aimed at intermediate to advanced bassists who want a responsive 5-string capable of covering traditional sounds as well as more modern textures. It is comfortable in funk (slap and fingerstyle), jazz, pop, rock, fusion, or gospel, thanks to the combination of two Jazz-type pickups and a preamp offering a wide range of tonal shaping.
Sound
The swamp ash generally provides a full and lively low end, with nice openness in the high spectrum, while the maple neck + fretboard enhances attack, precision, and note clarity, including on the low string. The Marcus Super-J Revolution pickup set delivers a "J"-style character: snappy and articulated, with expressive mids. The Marcus Heritage-3 preamp and its mid frequency control allow shifting from a round and thick low-mid to a more biting midrange, useful for positioning in a mix, from vintage mellow tones to a sharper modern register.
Recommended compatible accessories
For maintenance and optimization, you can choose a 5-string long scale bass string set (34"), a strap (the bass weighs 8.9 kg), and a tuner to secure your settings. For transport, prioritize a protection solution suited to the 5-string "Jazz" type format (dimensions to verify according to your case or gig bag preferences).
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | J | Body | Swamp ash |
| Left handed | No | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Strings | Steel | Electronics | Active |
| Nbr of strings | 5 | Color | Blue |
| Fingerboard | Maple | Finishing | Satin |
| Nbrs of frets | 24 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Type | electric bass | Inlays | white pearloid blocks |
| Body shape | Marcus Miller Jazz Shape | Bridge | New Marcus Heavymass II Bridge |
| Pickguard | 3-ply ivory pearloid | Tuners | Premium Open Gear |
| Finish | Transparent Black Satin | Knobs | black Jazz Type plastic |
| Neck | maple | Hardware finish | chrome |
| Profile | C | Pickups | Marcus Super-J Revolution Set |
| Fretboard | maple | Preamp | Marcus Heritage-3 with Middle Frequency Control |
| Scale length | 34" / 864 mm | Controls | Volume/Tone |
| Radius | 9.5" / 241 mm | Orientation | left-handed |
| Frets | 24 medium | Weight | 8.9 kg |
| Nut width | 46 mm / 1.81" | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Sire Marcus Miller Er Z3-5 Blue Blue suitable for funk and slap playing?
The two Marcus Super-J Revolution pickups and the maple fingerboard provide a precise attack, suitable for both slap and fingerstyle playing.
What is the scale length of this 5-string bass?
The scale length is 34 inches, which is 864 mm. The maple neck features a C-profile and a 9.5-inch (241 mm) radius. The nut width is 46 mm.
Can the mid frequencies be precisely adjusted on the Z3-5?
The active Marcus Heritage-3 preamp includes a mid frequency control. It allows selection between a smoother low-mid range or a more cutting midrange area. The controls provided are Volume/Tone.
What woods are used for the body and neck?
The body is made of swamp ash, while the neck and fingerboard are made of maple. This combination is said to provide a full low end and good note definition.
Which gig bag and strings are recommended for this bass?
A gig bag or hard case designed for a 5-string Jazz-style bass is recommended, verifying the dimensions. A set of 5-string steel long scale strings for 34-inch scale length is suitable for this model. The declared weight of 8.9 kg suggests choosing an appropriate strap.
