Sire Marcus Miller Er Z7-5 Nat Natural
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Sire Marcus Miller
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A Modern Z-Bass in the Marcus Miller Spirit
The Z7-5 fits within the Sire "Marcus Miller" approach: offering a bass oriented for both stage and studio, with serious craftsmanship and comprehensive electronics. In the range, its Sire Z-Bass format and J + MM configuration make it an instrument particularly comfortable when seeking a rich, articulate sound adaptable to many contexts.
For Which Bassists and Styles?
This bass is aimed at intermediate and advanced players who want an expressive 5-string, suitable for fingerstyle, pick playing, slap, or technical lines. It is well suited for styles where the 5th string is a real asset: modern funk, pop, gospel, RnB, contemporary rock, fusion, and sessions requiring a wide palette of sounds.
The Sound
The swamp ash provides a clear attack and strong presence, with firm lows and an airy high end. The ebony fingerboard enhances precision and definition, ideal for keeping notes clear on a 5-string. On the electronics side, the Sire Premium J+MM pickup set combines the clarity and grain of a "J" style with the density and punch of an "MM" style pickup. The Marcus Heritage-3 preamp (Treble, Bass, and Middle/Freq) allows fine midrange adjustments: perfect for fitting into the mix, boosting attack, or rounding the tone depending on the amp and style.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To get the most out of its long scale, a 5-string long scale bass string set (34") is recommended. A bass strap is also advised for standing play (especially useful considering the indicated weight).
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Body | Swamp ash |
| Left handed | No | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Strings | Steel | Electronics | Active |
| Nbr of strings | 5 | Color | White |
| Fingerboard | Ebony | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Type | 5-string electric bass | Nut | bone |
| Wood | swamp ash | Nut width | 42 mm / 1.65" |
| Body shape | Sire Z-Bass | Bridge | Sire Premium MM Bridge |
| Pickguard | black 3-ply | Tuners | Premium Open Gear |
| Finish | Antique White | Knobs | Aluminum knob sets |
| Profile | C | Hardware finish | chrome |
| Construction | 5-bolt neck joint | Pickups | Sire Premium J+MM Pickup set |
| Scale length | 34" / 864 mm | Preamp | Marcus Heritage-3 with mid control |
| Radius | 12" / 305 mm | Controls | Volume/Tone |
| Frets | 22 stainless steel frets | Configuration | left-handed |
| Fret size | 2.7 mm Medium Jumbo | Weight (Kg) | 8.9 |
| Inlays | Black Dot | ||
Questions frequently asked
Does the Sire Marcus Miller Er Z7-5 Nat have an active preamp?
The Marcus Heritage-3 preamp is active and offers bass, treble, and midrange controls with frequency adjustment. This electronics allows shaping the midrange presence in the mix. The indicated controls include Volume and Tone.
What styles suit a Sire Z-Bass 5-string bass?
This 5-string bass is suitable for modern funk, pop, gospel, RnB, current rock, and fusion. Its 34-inch / 864 mm scale length delivers the announced long scale format.
What is the neck profile of the Z7-5?
The neck has a C profile, with a nut width of 42 mm / 1.65 inch. It is bolted on with 5 screws and features a 12-inch / 305 mm radius ebony fingerboard.
What strings should be used on this bass?
A set of steel strings for 5-string bass with 34-inch long scale is recommended.
Which pickups equip this Sire bass?
The stated configuration relies on a set of Sire Premium J+MM pickups. The J-type pickup provides clarity and tone, while the MM-type enhances thickness and punch.
