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A Marcus Miller Collaboration That Marked the Sire Range

With the Sire Marcus Miller series, the brand made a name for itself with a clear goal: to offer basses at a "high-end" level of quality (playability, finishes, electronics) while remaining accessible. The P10 follows this philosophy by emphasizing very comprehensive electronics and stage- and studio-oriented ergonomics, covering a wide range of sounds without multiplying instruments.

Who Is the Sire Marcus Miller P10 For?

The P10 is especially suitable for intermediate to advanced bassists who want a bass capable of handling all styles: precise groove, sharp slap, round walking bass, or well-placed pop/rock lines. Thanks to the combination of pickups and a 3-band preamp with mid control, it excels in funk, jazz, R&B, pop, rock, and cover band contexts where quick changes in character are required.

The Sound

The alder body provides a natural balance: firm lows, present low-mids, and never harsh highs, ideal for sitting well in the mix. The roasted maple neck enhances stability and delivers a sharper attack, while the ebony fingerboard adds definition and a precise upper spectrum (perfect for right-hand nuances). The set of Marcus Super Jazz Revolution pickups emphasizes clarity and articulation, and the Marcus Heritage-3 preamp allows fine sound shaping, especially through midrange and mid frequency control: useful for switching from a round, dense tone to a more biting grain without changing amp or overall settings.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original setup, favor a long scale bass string set with a 45-105 gauge (or equivalent), suitable for a 34" / 864 mm scale length.

Technical specifications

Left handed	No	Nbr of strings	4
Strings	Steel

Body	North American alder	Binding	ivory finish
Shape	Precision Bass type	Inlays	pearloid
Pickguard	transparent	Bridge	Heavy Mass Standard
Finish	Tobacco Sunburst	Tuners	deluxe open-gear, chrome finish
Neck	roasted maple	Knobs	modern black aluminum
Profile	C	Pickups	Marcus Super Jazz Revolution pickup set
Scale length	34" / 864 mm (listed as 86 cm)	Preamp	Marcus Heritage-3 (with mid adjustment)
Fingerboard	ebony	Controls	Volume / Tone (Dual Pot) | Pickup Blender | Treble | Middle / Middle Frequency (Dual Pot) | Bass
Radius	9.45" / 240 mm	Mini toggle	Active / Passive
Frets	medium 2.4 mm	String gauge	45-105
Nut width	38 mm / 1.50"