Sire Marcus Miller V3-5 Lh Bk Rn

A Modernized Jazz in the Marcus Miller Range

Inspired by the great "Jazz" tradition, the V3-5 LH BK RN incorporates its ergonomics and comfort while adding more comprehensive, performance-oriented electronics. It positions itself as a particularly coherent entry point into the Marcus Miller universe: reliable craftsmanship, timeless aesthetics, and advanced controls that allow exploration of a wide range of sounds without complexity.

For Which Musician and Styles?

Designed for left-handers, it suits both ambitious beginners and intermediate players seeking a versatile 5-string. It excels in funk, jazz, soul, R&B, pop, and rock: the passive mode favors a more "old school" tone, while the active mode provides headroom, precision, and quick adaptation to different mixes.

The Sound

Mahogany provides a dense and warm foundation, with low mids that effortlessly fill the space. The maple neck enhances attack and definition, while the rosewood fingerboard softens the upper spectrum to maintain a musical and balanced sound. The two Jazz-style single coils deliver the characteristic snap: a round and full neck pickup, a sharper bridge pickup, with a wide palette of nuances via the balance control. The Heritage-3 preamp adds a highly effective 3-band EQ, and especially a mid frequency adjustment to fine-tune the sound placement in the mix. The string-through bridge improves sustain and note hold, a real plus for the 5th string.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To get the best out of this bass, prioritize a 5-string long scale bass string set (34" / 864 mm) and have a 9V battery ready for the preamp in active mode. A stable bass stand and a microfiber cloth are also useful for daily care.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	SS	Body	Mahogany
Left handed	Yes	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	Inlays	pearloid
Body shape	"New Marcus Miller Jazz Type"	Orientation	left-handed (LH)
Bridge	Marcus Standard Bass string-through	Tuners	standard open-gear (chrome)
Pickguard	3-ply tortoiseshell	Pickups	"Marcus Super Jazz Revolution" (2 single-coil Jazz-style configuration)
Finish	Black	Preamp	Marcus Heritage-3 (3-band EQ with mid frequency adjustment)
Profile	"C" shape	Switching	mini-toggle Active / Passive
Scale length	34" / 864 mm	Controls	Volume/Tone (dual potentiometer), pickup balance, Treble, Mids / mid frequency (dual pot), Bass
Frets	20, medium small type	Weight	4.50 kg
Nut width	46 mm / 1.81"