Sire Marcus Miller M5 Swamp Ash-4 Natural En
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Sire Marcus Miller
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An M5 Designed for the Modern Bass in the Sire Range
The Sire Marcus Miller M5 follows the line of performance-oriented basses: contemporary luthiery, refined playing feel, and comprehensive electronics to adapt to demanding contexts. It aims for a very "ready-to-play" balance: immediate comfort, responsive feel, and quick adjustments, whether in rehearsal, studio, or on stage, with a modern aesthetic and black hardware finish that enhances its identity.
For Which Bassists and Styles?
This electric bass is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced bassists seeking real versatility without sacrificing precision. It excels in funk (snappy slap), pop and R&B (definition and clarity), rock and modern metal (attack and sustain), as well as gospel, where the onboard EQ makes a difference. In the 5-string version, the longer scale length helps maintain a clear, tight, and stable low B in the mix.
The Sound
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Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | HH | Body | Swamp ash |
| Left handed | No | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Strings | Steel | Electronics | Active |
| Nbr of strings | 4 | Color | Natural |
| Fingerboard | Ebony | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 24 | Hardware | Black |
| Type | electric bass | Nut | 4-string bone 1.50 inches / 38 mm; 5-string bone 1.77 inches / 45 mm |
| Body Material | swamp ash | Inlays | white pearl dots |
| Body Shape | modern bass style | Bridge | Marcus Miller Heavy Mass Custom |
| Body Color | NT, TBL | Tuners | Sire Diecasting Gear |
| Neck Material | 5-piece maple and mahogany | Knobs | modern black aluminum |
| Profile | C-Shape | Hardware Finish | black |
| Joint | 4-bolt screwed, individual socket type | Pickups | Marcus Pure-H Revolution Set |
| Scale Length | 4-string 33.86 inches / 860 mm; 5-string 35.04 inches / 890 mm | Preamp | Marcus Miller Heritage-3 with central frequency control |
| Radius | 12 inches / 305 mm | Controls | volume/toner (dual potentiometer), pickup mixer, treble, mid and center frequency (dual potentiometer), bass, mini-toggle (active/passive), 2 mini-toggles (pickup series, split, and parallel) |
| Frets | 24 medium frets | String Gauge | 45-105 |
Questions frequently asked
Does the Sire Marcus Miller M5 Swamp Ash-4 NT feature active and passive electronics?
The Marcus Miller Heritage-3 electronics operate actively and can be switched to passive mode via a mini-toggle switch. They include an equalizer with treble, bass, mid-level, and mid-frequency selection.
What tones do the HH pickups on this bass offer?
The two Marcus Pure-H Revolution pickups can be configured in series, parallel, or split via two mini-toggle switches. The series mode delivers more thickness, parallel opens up the sound, and the split enhances clarity.
What is the scale length of the 4-string M5?
The scale length is 33.86 inches, or 860 mm, on this 4-string version. The bone nut measures 38 mm and the ebony fretboard has 24 medium frets.
Is this bass suitable for slap and funk playing?
The swamp ash body and ebony fretboard provide a defined attack, suitable for slap. The preamp's treble and adjustable mids allow for reinforcing the snap according to the mix.
What are the neck and bridge materials?
The 4-bolt bolt-on neck is constructed from five pieces of maple and mahogany, with a C-Shape profile. A fixed Marcus Miller Heavy Mass Custom bridge secures the 45-105 steel strings.
