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A Pivotal PJ in the Range: The Hybrid Spirit Designed with Marcus Miller

The P7 holds a special place in the Sire universe: it is the model that popularized the brand's "P+J" approach, developed with Marcus Miller. The idea is to keep the massive, stable, and punchy character of a P-style bass while adding the articulation and clarity of a J-style pickup. Additionally, the active/passive electronics expand the palette to suit both vintage sounds and more modern, precise, and present settings in the mix.

For Which Bassists and Styles

The Sire P7 Alder-4 is aimed at intermediate to advanced bassists seeking a versatile bass, credible in rehearsal, studio, and on stage. Its PJ configuration is particularly comfortable in funk, jazz, pop, rock, gospel, and more broadly in any context where one needs to quickly switch from a round and dense sound to a brighter, more articulated attack. The passive mode favors immediate feel, while the active mode facilitates adjustment to the band, venue, and amp.

The Sound

The North American alder body provides a very musical balance: solid lows, clear mids, and controlled highs, making it an ideal foundation for a versatile PJ bass. The P-style pickup (dual coil, thus quieter) delivers a dense foundation and a clear punch, perfect for locking in the low end. The J-style pickup adds definition and a more "articulated" feel, useful for right-hand nuances, ghost notes, slap, and lines that need to cut through the upper mids.

The Marcus Miller Heritage-3 preamp offers a 3-band EQ and especially a mid-frequency control: a major asset for adjusting growl, attack, and presence without altering the instrument's character. The active/passive switch allows you to stay with a classic passive signature or gain precision and more tonal flexibility in active mode.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

For this 4-string with a long scale 34" / 864 mm, choose a 4-string long scale bass string set (34" / 864 mm). A strap and a good quality 6.35 mm jack cable are also recommended for playing comfort and reliable signal transmission, especially in active mode.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	PJ	Body	Alder
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Active
Nbr of strings	4	Color	Gradient
Fingerboard	Ebony	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	20	Hardware	Chromed

Body Material	North American alder	Neck Joint	square steel plate, 4 screws
Body Shape	Sire P Type	Bridge	Marcus Miller Modern - S
Neck Material	hard maple (satin finish)	Tuners	premium open-back
Neck Shape	C profile	Hardware Finish	chrome
Scale Length	34" / 864 mm	Pickguard	tortoise
Fingerboard Material	ebony (rolled edges)	Strap Buttons	chrome metal
Radius	9.5" / 241 mm	Pickups	Marcus Super-PJ Revolution Set
Frets	medium 2.4 mm / 0.09"	Preamp	Marcus Heritage-3 with mid-frequency adjustment
Nut	bone, width 38 mm / 1.50"	Controls	volume / tone (dual potentiometer), pickup blender, treble, mid / frequency (dual potentiometer), mini active/passive switch
Binding	single-ply ivory type	Configuration	4 strings
Inlays	white Pearloid blocks	String Gauge	45-105