Sire Marcus Miller P6-4 Surf Green Metallic
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Sire Marcus Miller
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The P6-4 in the Series 6: The PJ DNA, Lightweight and Contemporary Version
Positioned at the heart of Sire's recent models, the P6-4 revisits the PJ formula that built the brand's reputation by emphasizing a decisive criterion for many bassists: lightweight. The combination of mahogany + sanded solid ash top provides a distinctive visual identity and a "premium" feel under the fingers, while promoting a lively response and well-defined attack. The result: a 4-string electric bass designed to handle back-to-back sets, rehearsals, and sessions without compromising personality.
Which Bassists and Styles Is This Bass For?
The Sire P6-4 primarily targets intermediate to advanced bassists seeking a reliable, expressive, and adaptable instrument, but it also suits ambitious beginners wanting a bass that can evolve. Its PJ pickup duo, combined with active/passive mode, naturally covers pop, rock, funk, soul, gospel, and fusion. In the studio, it offers precision and headroom; on stage, it maintains presence, foundation, and punch, with quick control over tonal character depending on the context.
The Sound
The mahogany body provides warmth, thickness, and a nice density in the low mids, ideal for a bass line that "holds" the mix. The solid ash top adds definition, a sharper attack, and better clarity in the upper spectrum, helping retain detail even with dynamic playing. The split P neck pickup delivers a full, meaty low end, naturally quiet thanks to its humbucking design, while the J bridge pickup adds bite, precision, and a more "growl"-like contour. The Blend control allows very fine adjustment of the P/J balance, then the Marcus Heritage-3 preamp's 3-band EQ refines the balance (bass, mids, treble). In passive mode via push/pull, the response becomes more direct and organic, perfect for vintage textures and dense arrangements.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
For optimal use, prioritize a 4-string long scale bass string set 34" / 863.6 mm (gauge 45-105 if you seek a balance between comfort and tension), a wide strap to enhance comfort over time, as well as a good quality jack cable to fully exploit the active mode.
Technical specifications
| Left handed | No | Nbr of strings | 4 |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Green |
| Wood | mahogany with solid ash top (sanded finish) | Neck joint | steel plate, 4 screws (bolt-on) |
| Body shape | Sire Precision Bass | Bridge | Marcus Miller Modern-S Bass |
| Finish | "Surf Green Metallic" | Tuners | Premium Light Weight Open Gear |
| Pickguard | none | Hardware finish | chrome |
| Neck | maple, "C" profile | Knobs | black aluminum |
| Fingerboard | maple, "dot" inlays | Pickups | Marcus Super-PJ Revolution (neck P split humbucking / bridge J single coil) |
| Scale length | 34" / 863.6 mm | Preamp | Marcus Heritage-3, 3-band EQ (no mid-frequency selection) |
| Nut width | 38 mm / 1.50" | Controls | Volume/Tone (stacked), Blend, Treble, Mid, Bass with push/pull for passive mode |
| Radius | 9.5" / 241 mm | Version | 4 strings |
| Frets | 20, Medium 2.4 mm / 0.094" | String gauge | 45-105 |
| Nut material | bone | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Sire Marcus Miller P6-4 Surf Green Metallic both active and passive?
The Marcus Heritage-3 preamp offers a 3-band active EQ for bass, midrange, and treble. A push/pull switch allows switching to passive mode, providing a more direct response. Controls include stacked volume/tonality, Blend, and EQ.
What tones does the PJ configuration on this bass provide?
The neck Marcus Super-PJ Revolution split-coil humbucking P-style pickup delivers a full bass response and reduces unwanted noise. The single-coil J-style bridge pickup adds more bite. The Blend control precisely balances the mix between the two pickups.
What is the scale length and neck comfort?
This bass features a 34-inch long scale length (863.6 mm) and a 38 mm nut width. The maple neck has a C profile and a maple fingerboard with a 9.5-inch radius and 20 medium frets measuring 2.4 mm.
What styles can the 4-string P6-4 cover?
The PJ setup and active/passive electronics suit pop, rock, funk, soul, gospel, and fusion styles. The mahogany body supports low mids, while the sandblasted solid ash top enhances attack definition.
What strings and accessories are recommended?
A 4-string long scale 34-inch bass string set is required; the instrument comes with 45-105 gauge strings. A wide strap and a quality jack cable are recommended for active mode use.
