Sire Marcus Miller V3-5 Bk Rn
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Sire Marcus Miller
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A V3 Designed for the Modern "Jazz" Spirit
With its "New Marcus Miller Jazz Type" silhouette, the V3-5 BK RN follows the tradition of Jazz-style basses while adding a more contemporary approach through active electronics and very comprehensive controls. The name V3-5 here indicates a configuration focused on versatility, ideal for covering ranges from vintage tones to a more sculpted modern sound.
For Which Bassist and Styles?
This bass is particularly aimed at intermediate and advanced bassists who want an instrument capable of quickly adapting to a band, studio, or stage. The Jazz format and 3-band EQ (with parametric mids) make it comfortable in funk, pop, rock, fusion, gospel, and electric jazz, with the possibility to revert to a simpler, more organic response in passive mode.
Sound
The mahogany body provides a warm foundation, with dense lows and naturally present mids, useful for holding the mix well. The maple neck enhances attack and definition, while the rosewood fingerboard slightly softens the upper spectrum for a rounder, more musical tone.
The Marcus Super Jazz Revolution pickup set delivers the snap and precision expected from a Jazz-type configuration, with good note-to-note articulation. The Marcus Heritage-3 preamp pushes versatility further: the mid control (with frequency adjustment via dual potentiometer) allows switching from a thick low-mid for rock to a sharper high-mid for funk. The blender helps finely balance the pickup mix, and the active/passive switch ensures a more direct approach when you want a preamp-coloration-free sound.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | J | Body | Mahogany |
| Left handed | No | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Strings | Steel | Electronics | Active |
| Nbr of strings | 5 | Color | Black |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 20 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Wood | Mahogany | Frets | Medium small |
| Shape | New Marcus Miller Jazz Type | Number of Frets | 20 |
| Finish | Black | Bridge | Marcus standard through-body Bass |
| Pickguard | 3-ply tortoiseshell | Tuners | Standard Open-Gear (Chrome) |
| Profile | C | Pickups | Marcus Super Jazz Revolution set |
| Scale Length | 34" / approx. 864 mm | Preamp | Marcus Heritage-3 (with mid adjustment) |
| Nut Width | 46 mm / 1.81" | Controls | Volume / Tone (Dual Pot) | Pickup Blender | Treble | Middle / Middle Frequency (Dual Pot) | Bass |
| Inlays | Pearloid | Mini Toggle | Active / Passive |
| Radius | 9.5" / approx. 241 mm | Weight | 4.50 kg |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Sire Marcus Miller V3-5 BK RN an active 5-string bass?
This bass features 5 strings and an active Marcus Heritage-3 preamp. A mini-switch allows switching to passive mode for bypassing the preamp.
What controls does the electronics of this Sire bass offer?
The Marcus Heritage-3 preamp includes bass, treble, and mid EQ, with a mid-frequency selectable via a dual-gang potentiometer. Controls also include volume/tone and a blender to mix the Marcus Super Jazz Revolution pickups.
What tone does the mahogany body and rosewood fingerboard provide?
The mahogany body delivers dense lows and a present midrange. The rosewood fingerboard softens the high end, while the maple neck enhances attack and definition.
Is the neck suitable for a 5-string bass?
With a 34-inch (about 864 mm) scale length, a 46 mm nut width, and a C-shaped profile, the neck dimensions are designed for a 5-string setup. The fingerboard has a 9.5-inch radius and 20 medium-small frets.
What music styles is the V3-5 suited for?
The Jazz-style dual pickup configuration and midrange control make it suitable for funk, pop, rock, fusion, gospel, and electric jazz. Lower mid settings can thicken the tone, while higher mid frequencies add more bite.
