Sire Marcus Miller P5 Alder-4 LH Black
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Sire Marcus Miller
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A P-style Revisited by Sire and Marcus Miller
With the P5, Sire takes the fundamentals that made Precision-style basses famous: direct feel, round sound, and a rhythmic foundation that "carries" the band. Sire's approach adds a refined finish and modern choices, including torrefied maple, valued for its stability and consistency, to create a reliable everyday instrument.
For Whom and Which Styles?
The Sire P5 Alder-4 LH Black is aimed at ambitious beginners as well as intermediate players seeking a bass that is easy to set up, coherent, and versatile. Its C-shaped neck profile suits both fingerstyle and pick playing, and its range is particularly comfortable in pop, rock, soul, funk, R&B, and gospel-whenever a bass that fills the space without forcing is needed.
The Sound
The alder body delivers a firm and balanced low end, with singing low-mids typical of P-style basses. The split-coil pickup enhances the sense of impact and density while maintaining soft and musical highs. The passive circuit (Volume, Tone) allows quick shifts from a muted "vintage" sound to a more open presence without unnecessary complexity. The torrefied maple neck and fingerboard add attack precision and a crisper response, while the 34" / 864 mm scale length ensures stable string tension and natural sustain.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To fully exploit the 34" / 864 mm scale length, prioritize long scale 4-string bass strings (for example, 40-100 for more flexibility, or 45-105 for more tension and punch).
Technical specifications
| Left handed | Yes | Nbr of strings | 4 |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Black |
| Body wood | North American alder | Neck joint | four-screw steel plate |
| Body shape | Sire P Bass type | Binding | none |
| Pickguard | "Tortoise" | Bridge | Marcus Miller Vintage-S |
| Finish | Black | Tuners | Premium Open-Gear |
| Neck | torrefied maple | Hardware finish | chrome |
| Profile | C-shaped | Knobs | chrome metal |
| Scale length | 34" / 864 mm | Pickup | Marcus Vintage-Fat Precision Revolution (split-coil type) |
| Fingerboard | torrefied maple | Preamp / Circuit | passive |
| Radius | 9.5" / 241 mm | Controls | Volume, Tone |
| Frets | Medium 0.094" / 2.4 mm | Configuration | 4 strings |
| Inlays | black dots | Version | left-handed (LH) |
| Nut | bone 1.65" / 42 mm | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Sire Marcus Miller P5 Alder-4 LH Black properly designed for left-handed players?
This LH version features a 4-string configuration specifically for left-handers, with a 42 mm bone nut.
What sound does the Precision pickup on this Sire bass offer?
The Marcus Vintage-Fat Precision Revolution split-coil pickup delivers a solid foundation with singing low-mids. The North American alder body contributes a firm, balanced low end. The highs remain smooth and musical.
Does the P5 LH have active electronics?
The electronics are passive and controlled by a volume and tone knob, without an integrated preamp.
What is the scale length and what strings should be used on this bass?
With a 34-inch scale length, or 864 mm, this model accepts 4-string long scale bass string sets. A 40-100 gauge offers more flexibility, while a 45-105 provides more tension.
Is the neck of the Sire P5 comfortable for playing with a pick?
Its roasted maple neck features a C-shape profile and a 9.5-inch (241 mm) fingerboard radius, a setup suited for both pick playing and fingerstyle.
