Sire Marcus Miller P6-4 Butterscotch

A PJ in the Sire Spirit: Marcus Miller's DNA Serving Versatility

The Sire P6-4 is based on a familiar 4-string electric bass inspired by the Precision, while incorporating Sire's design codes developed around Marcus Miller: refined finish, modern playability, and electronics designed to cover many situations without complex adjustments. Within the range, the "series 6" focuses on ergonomics and light weight, while preserving what makes a PJ interesting: a solid neck sound and extra definition on the bridge side to better fit in the mix.

For Whom and Which Styles?

This bass is primarily aimed at beginner to intermediate musicians seeking a reliable, versatile, and easy-to-handle instrument, but it will also suit experienced bassists looking for a comfortable daily PJ. It performs well in pop, rock, funk, soul, RnB, gospel, or variety styles: fingerstyle for warmth and roundness, pick for bite, and more articulated lines when blending the J pickup at the bridge.

Sound

The mahogany + solid ash top duo offers a very musical balance: mahogany provides a warm foundation and solid low mids, while ash adds clarity to the attack and better note separation. The split-coil in the neck position delivers a solid low register and natural "punch," ideal for holding the groove without effort. The single coil at the bridge brings bite and useful articulation whenever more presence, precision, or a snappier sound is desired.

On the control side, the Marcus Heritage-3 preamp offers an effective 3-band EQ to quickly shape the spectrum (bass, fixed-frequency mid, treble), while maintaining a very usable passive tone. The push/pull for switching to passive mode is especially practical: it secures the session in case of a weak battery and provides a more direct feel, ideal for "traditional" sounds. Modern hardware and lightweight tuners contribute to stable tuning, consistent sustain, and reliable intonation.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To respect the 34" / 864 mm scale length, choose a 4-string bass string set long scale 34" (the 45-105 gauge is an excellent standard). For comfort, a wide strap (about 5 cm) helps distribute the weight better. On stage/studio, a good quality 6.35 mm jack cable and a universal bass stand with neck support effectively complete the setup.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	PJ	Body	Mahogany
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Active
Nbr of strings	4	Color	Yellow
Top	Ash	Finishing	Glossy
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Hardware	Chromed
Nbrs of frets	20

Body shape	Sire Precision Bass	Bridge	Marcus Miller Modern-S Bass
Finish	"Butterscotch"	Tuners	Premium Light Weight Open Gear
Pickguard	none	Knobs	black aluminum
Neck	maple, C profile	Hardware finish	chrome
Scale length	34" / 864 mm	Pickups	Marcus Super-PJ Revolution (P split-coil at neck, J single coil at bridge)
Radius	9.5" / 241 mm	Preamp	Marcus Heritage-3, 3-band EQ (fixed-frequency mids, no frequency selector)
Frets	20, Medium 2.4 mm / 0.09"	Controls	Master volume, Blend, Passive tone, Treble, Mid, Bass with push/pull for passive mode
Nut	bone, 38 mm / 1.50"	String gauge	45-105
Neck joint	bolt-on, 4-screw steel plate