Sire Marcus Miller Er Z7-4 Awh Antique White

A premium Z-Bass: 70s spirit with the precision of modern electronics

Positioned as a high-end model in the Z series, the Z7-4 targets bassists seeking a denser and more "humbucker" signature in intent, without sacrificing the versatility of a J+MM duo. The Z-Bass design revisits the 70s aesthetic with a pronounced lower cutaway, while the ergonomics (including the forearm contour) are designed to handle rehearsals, studio sessions, and long gigs without unnecessary fatigue.

For which bassists and styles?

With its comprehensive preamp and refined playability, this bass is particularly suited for intermediate to advanced levels, as well as stage musicians who want a reliable, versatile instrument that is quick to dial in. It excels in funk, soul, groove, pop, and rock, and can also return to more vintage tones by adjusting pickup balance and EQ.

The sound

The J+MM combination covers a very wide spectrum: the split Jazz-style pickup emphasizes attack, precision, and note clarity with less noise, while the MM-style pickup adds density, solid low-mids, and immediate punch to "push" a line in the mix. The Marcus Heritage-3 preamp (bass, mids, treble + mid frequency) allows you to shift from a round, classic sound to a more modern and incisive presence by targeting exactly the midrange area that highlights fingerstyle, pick, or slap playing. The alder body provides a balanced and warm foundation, while the ebony fingerboard enhances attack and articulation for precise and well-defined lows.

Recommended compatible accessories

For a standard scale length, prioritize a long scale bass string set compatible with 34" / 867 mm. A strap and a bass stand also ideally complement the instrument for daily comfort and security between sessions.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HS	Body	Alder
Left handed	No	Electronics	Active
Strings	Steel	Color	White
Nbr of strings	4	Finishing	Glossy
Fingerboard	Ebony	Hardware	Chromed
Nbrs of frets	22

Body material	alder	Bridge	Sire Premium MM
Body shape	Sire Z-Bass	Tuners	Premium open-gear
Neck material	hard maple	Hardware finish	chrome
Neck shape	C-Shape	Pickguard	3-ply black
Scale length	34" / 867 mm	Pickups	Sire Premium J+MM pickup set
Radius	12" / 305 mm	Preamp	Marcus Heritage-3 with mid control
Frets	22 Medium Jumbo stainless steel frets (0.106" / 2.7 mm)	Controls	Volume/Tone, Balance, Treble, Mids/Frequency, Bass
Nut	bone, width 1.65" / 42 mm	Knobs	aluminum set
Neck attachment	5-bolt steel plate	String gauge	45-105