Sire Marcus Miller P6-4 Black

A Contemporary PJ in the Marcus Miller Lineage

The Sire P6-4 Black carries forward the spirit of PJ basses that have shaped modern music, adapting it to today's expectations: a responsive, balanced instrument ready to fit easily into a mix. Within the Sire range, it positions itself as a "modern efficiency" PJ: refined finishes, woods chosen for definition, and electronics that quickly deliver a usable tone, whether you seek controlled vintage or a more hi-fi sound.

For Which Bassists and Styles?

This 4-string electric bass is aimed at the motivated beginner looking for a versatile instrument, as well as the intermediate/advanced bassist seeking a PJ that excels in rehearsal, home studio, and live settings. It shines in funk, pop, rock, R&B, and gospel: the P pickup delivers dense fundamentals and immediate foundation, while the bridge J adds the attack and articulation needed for percussive lines, slap, and pick playing.

The Sound

The combination of mahogany (warmth, rich mids, "full" feel) and solid ash top (crisper attack, more pronounced grain) produces a balanced bass with good projection and pleasant dynamics. The maple neck and fingerboard enhance note clarity and transient precision-a real advantage when cutting through dense arrangements or maintaining clear definition on low notes.

Regarding pickups, the Marcus Super-PJ Revolution cover a wide spectrum: the split hum-cancel P at the neck remains clean and stable, while the single J at the bridge adds a more focused, edgy color. The Marcus Heritage-3 preamp offers musical active EQ (Bass, Mid, Treble) and a quickly accessible passive mode, complemented by a passive tone control to return to a more organic grain. The Marcus Miller Modern-S Bass bridge contributes to sustain and tuning stability, especially appreciated during aggressive playing.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain original format and tension, choose a 4-string bass string set long scale 34" / 864 mm (factory gauge indicated: 45-105). A comfortable strap and secure strap locks are recommended if you play standing. A tuner and a stable bass stand complete a simple and reliable setup for home, rehearsal, and stage.

Technical specifications

Left handed	No	Nbr of strings	4
Strings	Steel	Color	Black

Wood	mahogany with solid ash top (sanded finish)	Nut	bone 38 mm / 1.50"
Body shape	Precision Bass type (PJ), no pickguard	Bridge	Marcus Miller Modern-S Bass
Finish	Black	Hardware	chrome
Pickguard	none	Tuners	Premium Light Weight Open Gear
Neck	maple, C-profile	Knobs	black aluminum
Joint	4-screw steel plate	Pickups	Marcus Super-PJ Revolution, split hum-cancel P at neck + single J at bridge
Scale length	34" / 864 mm	Preamp	Marcus Heritage-3, active/passive (no mid-frequency selector)
Fingerboard	maple	Controls	Volume / Tone (passive), Blend, active EQ, Bass (push/pull for passive mode), Treble / Mid (dual potentiometer)
Radius	9.5" / 241 mm	Series 6 design orientation	target weight under 4 kg (4-string version)
Frets	20, Medium (2.4 mm)	Compatible string set	4-string long scale 34" / 864 mm
Inlays	dots	String gauge	45-105