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The Essentials to Know About the Marcus Miller Sire P5 Electric Bass

• Clear and Punchy Lows: the "P-Bass" spirit with a Marcus Vintage-Fat Precision Revolution pickup designed to cut through the mix, both in the studio and on stage.


• Premium Playing Comfort: roasted hard maple neck, C-shaped profile, and rolled fingerboard edges for smooth handling along the entire length.


• Effective Simplicity: passive electronics with Volume and Tone controls to get straight to the sound without detours.


• Reliable Hardware: Marcus Miller Vintage-S bridge and Premium Open-Gear tuners for tuning stability and consistent response.

A Modern P-Bass by Marcus Miller, at the Heart of the Sire Range

The Sire P5 follows the tradition of "P"-style basses: a platform known for its solid low-midrange, natural presence, and ability to support a band. Here, the idea is not to reinvent the formula but to optimize it with Marcus Miller's choices: construction focused on attack and precision, a neck with a refined feel, and deliberately minimalist electronics to prioritize musicality and playing dynamics.

Who Is the Sire P5 Ideal For, and Which Styles?

Thanks to its passive operation and immediate response, the Marcus Miller Sire P5 suits both demanding beginners and intermediate to advanced bassists looking for a "plug and play" instrument. It excels in rock, pop, punk, old-school funk, soul, and R&B: anywhere a firm fundamental, clear pick and finger attack, and a rhythmic foundation that stays steady as the band builds intensity are expected.

Its C-shaped neck profile and rolled fingerboard edges make movement more natural, especially for back-and-forth runs, repetitive grooves, and lines requiring endurance and precision.

Sound: The "P" Character Between Vintage Warmth and Modern Definition

The core of the P5's sound comes from the combination of a North American alder body and a Precision-style pickup. Alder generally provides a very musical balance: round lows, present mids (which give the sense of "body"), and highs that are never harsh. The result is a bass that fills the space without masking the kick drum and maintains good clarity in the mix.

The Marcus Vintage-Fat Precision Revolution set is designed to deliver a generous fundamental and dense low-midrange while retaining enough definition for ghost notes, pick attacks, and right-hand nuances. With the Volume control, you adjust output level without altering dynamics, and with the Tone, you shift from a muted, "Motown" vibe to a more open, biting sound, ideal for slapping in a chorus.

The roasted hard maple neck also contributes to the sense of responsiveness: the attack feels sharper, and the instrument reacts well to playing variations. This is exactly the type of bass that rewards clean, consistent playing while remaining forgiving and pleasant when you crank the volume on a stage amp.

Technical specifications

Left handed	Yes	Nbr of strings	5
Strings	Steel	Fingerboard	Maple

Body Material	North American alder	Mounting	none
Body Shape	Sire P-style bass	Inlay	BK Dot
Body Color	TS, Mild Green, Red	Knobs	chrome metal knob
Neck Material	one-piece roasted hard maple	Bridge	Marcus Miller Vintage-S
Neck Shape	C-Shape	Tuning Machines	Premium Open-Gear
Scale Length	86 cm / 33.86"	Hardware Finish	chrome
Neck Joint	four-bolt square steel plate	Pickguard	tortoise shell
Fingerboard Material	roasted hard maple (rolled edges)	Pickups	Marcus Vintage-Fat Precision Revolution Set
Fingerboard Radius	24 cm / 9.5"	Electronics	passive volume and tone control
Frets	2.4 mm Medium	Controls	Volume, Tone
Nut	4-string - 42 mm / 1.65" wide bone nut; 5-string - 47.6 mm / 1.87" wide bone nut	Configuration	P-style electric bass