Sire Marcus Miller U5 Alder-4 Ts Mn

The U5: The Short-Scale Spirit in the Marcus Miller Range

The Marcus Miller U5 (Sire) highlights the modern short-scale bass: a more compact and easy-to-master instrument without sacrificing true sonic character. Its "Small J-Style" format prioritizes lightness and ergonomics, while the passive approach maintains an organic feel, highly appreciated in rehearsals, on stage, or in the home studio. The available finishes, including the boldly styled Mint shade, complete an aesthetic that is both fun and effective.

Who Is This Bass For, and What Styles?

Thanks to its short scale and intuitive controls, the U5 is well suited for beginners (quick to learn, less fatigue) as well as intermediate and advanced bassists seeking a comfortable short-scale for daily use. It naturally adapts to funk, soul, pop, rock, and jazz: the P pickup fills the low mids with authority, while the J pickup adds the bite and definition needed to cut through the mix.

Sound

The North American alder body delivers a versatile balance: present mids, clean lows, and excellent rhythmic foundation. The hard maple neck and fretboard enhance attack and clarity, a real plus on a short-scale where a precise sound is often sought despite the softer feel under the fingers. The Marcus Super PJ Revolution set covers a wide range: solo, the P-style pickup offers a round and thick tone, ideal for deep lines; adding the J-style bridge pickup brings articulation, clarity, and "punch." With passive controls (Neck pickup volume, Bridge pickup volume, Master tone), you can quickly switch from a vintage, mellow register to a sharper timbre without complication.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

For immediate use, plan on a 6.35 mm instrument jack cable (essential with a passive bass) as well as a standard strap. A clip-on tuner is also a simple and effective choice for silent tuning, whether at home or during rehearsals.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	SS	Nbrs of frets	20
Format	Short Scale	Body	Alder
Left handed	No	Electronics	Passive
Strings	Steel	Color	Green
Nbr of strings	4	Finishing	Glossy
Fingerboard	Maple	Hardware	Chromed

Body material	North American alder	Attachment	None
Body shape	Marcus Miller Small J-Style (slim sculpted body)	Inlay	BK Dot
Body color	NT, TS (flamed wood veneer), Mint (solid color)	Neck joint	Square steel plate with 4 bolts
Neck wood	Hard maple	Knobs	Modern black aluminum
Neck shape	C-Shape	Bridge	Marcus Miller Vintage-S
Scale length	30" / 762 mm (short scale, indicated as 76 cm)	Tuning machines	Premium Open-Gear
Fretboard material	Hard maple / Rolled fretboard edges	Hardware finish	Chrome
Fretboard radius	9.45" / 240 mm (indicated as 24 cm)	Pickups	Marcus Super PJ Revolution Set
Frets	2.4 mm Medium	Controls	Passive volume and tone control | Neck PU volume, Bridge PU volume, Master tone
Nut	Bone nut, 38 mm / 1.50" width	String gauge	45-105