Sire Marcus Miller Er Z7-5 Burgundy Burgundy

A Z-Bass Inspired by the Classics, Designed for Modern Demands

The Z7 embodies the Marcus Miller x Sire spirit: taking the fundamentals of iconic basses and adding performance-oriented improvements. Its Sire Z-Bass body is inspired by an emblematic 1970s model, featuring a rounded forearm contour and a well-defined lower cutaway, for a retro look... and contemporary ergonomics.

For Which Bassists and Styles?

Thanks to its versatile configuration and active electronics, the Z7 targets intermediate to advanced bassists who want to cover a wide range of styles without switching instruments. It excels in funk, pop, rock, gospel, R&B, and fusion: from snapping slap to deep, rounded lines, the 5th string provides an ideal foundation for modern tunings and low registers.

Sound Characteristics

The alder body offers a natural balance (firm lows, present mids, smooth highs) suitable for both fingerstyle and pick playing. The hard maple neck enhances attack and definition, while the ebony fingerboard adds precision and quick response, especially appreciated on a 5-string.

Regarding pickups, the Sire Premium J+MM set combines a Jazz-style pickup (split-coil to reduce noise when used alone or in combination) and a Music Man-style pickup for punch and "growl." The Marcus Heritage-3 preamp (3-band) with mid frequency selector allows you to choose where to place the presence: lower for thickness, higher to emphasize attack, all while maintaining simple control via Volume/Tone and Blender.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To get the most out of this long-scale 5-string bass, prioritize a 5-string bass string set Long Scale (34"). A standard strap and a high-quality instrument jack cable are also recommended for reliable use on stage and in the studio.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	SH	Body	Alder
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Active
Nbr of strings	5	Color	Red
Fingerboard	Ebony	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	22	Hardware	Chromed

Body Material	alder	Neck Joint	bolt-on
Body Shape	Sire Z-Bass Shape	Bridge	Sire Premium MM Bridge
Neck Material	hard maple	Tuners	Premium open-back
Neck Profile	C shape	Finish	chrome
Scale Length	34" / 864 mm	Pickguard	3-ply black
Edgeless	rounded fretboard edges	Pickups	Sire Premium J+MM Pickup
Radius	12" / 305 mm	Preamp	Marcus Heritage-3 with mid frequency adjustment
Frets	Medium Jumbo 2.7 mm / 0.106", 22 stainless steel frets	Controls	Volume/Tone, Blender, Treble, Middle/Freq, Bass
Nut	bone	Knobs	aluminum
Nut Width	45 mm / 1.77"	Number of Strings	5
Inlays	white dots