Sire Marcus Miller V1 4 AWH

The Essentials to Know About the Sire V1 Bass

• Immediate Sire Comfort: neck with a "smooth" feel and rolled fretboard edges for a more natural grip.


• Playability-Focused Construction: body made of mahogany and neck of hard maple with a C profile, a duo appreciated for its stability and dynamic response.


• Simple and Effective Passive Versatility: control configuration with Volume (Neck), Volume (Bridge), Tone (Master) to shape the tone without complexity.


• Timeless Look: "Antique White" finish, 3-ply black pickguard, and satin hardware for a sober and modern aesthetic.

Series 1: Entering the Sire Universe Without Compromising Feel

The Sire V1 launches the new Series 1 with a clear idea: to offer an ultra-affordable bass while retaining what defines the brand's identity in terms of playability. The neck maintains the typical smooth Sire feel, enhanced here by rolled fretboard edges that soften the grip along the entire length. The result: an accessible instrument designed to inspire long playing sessions and serious enough to support real progress.

Who Is the Sire V1 For? A Bass That Feels Comfortable From the First Notes

The Sire V1 is primarily aimed at beginners and intermediate players who want a comfortable, reliable bass that is simple to set up daily. Its passive electronics promote a direct connection to the sound: plug in, balance the volumes of the two pickups, adjust the tone, and play. This approach is particularly suited to styles where finger dynamics and attack matter: rock, pop, funk, blues, indie, as well as rehearsal and home studio contexts where a solid, easy-to-place-in-the-mix foundation is sought.

Sound Character: Mahogany, Maple, and Passive Circuit for a Musical and Controllable Tone

With a mahogany body, the V1 naturally leans toward a full and meaty response, with a sense of density in the low mids, ideal for grounding a bass line. The hard maple neck adds responsiveness and definition in the attack, helping maintain clarity even during energetic playing. The rosewood fretboard completes the package with a softer feel under the fingers and a pleasant tonal balance, neither too dry nor too bright.

The passive electronics and the V/V/T control layout (neck pickup volume, bridge pickup volume, master tone) make tone shaping very intuitive: you can shift from a rounder, warmer sound to a more precise and biting tone simply by adjusting the two volumes. The master tone then allows softening the high end for vintage-style playing or, conversely, opening it up for pick attacks and snappier lines.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

For comfortable and durable use, you can pair the Sire V1 with universal accessories whose compatibility does not depend on the exact dimensions of the instrument: a universal bass stand (for secure storage), a clip-on tuner (handy during rehearsals), and a microfiber cloth to preserve the finish and satin hardware daily.

Technical specifications

Left handed	No	Nbr of strings	4
Strings	Steel

Type	4-string bass	Nut	bone
Body wood	mahogany	Nut width	38 mm / 1.50"
Finish	"Antique White"	Frets	medium 2.4 mm / 0.094"
Pickguard	3-ply black (Black 3ply)	Bridge	Sire Basic Bass Bridge
Neck wood	hard maple	Tuners	Sire Basic Open-Gear
Profile	C	Hardware finish	satin
Fretboard	rosewood	Preamp	Passive volume and tone control
Comfort	rolled fretboard edges	Controls	Volume (Neck PU), Volume (Bridge PU), Tone (Master)
Body/neck joint	4 steel bolts	Series	Series 1
Radius	9.5" / 241 mm