Sire Marcus Miller V3P-4 Bks Rn

An Entry-Level Model in the V Series Designed to Get Straight to the Sound

The Marcus Miller V3P carries the DNA of the V series with a modernized Jazz format and ergonomics designed for long playing sessions without fatigue. Here, the approach is deliberately streamlined: no active preamp, but fully passive electronics that highlight playing dynamics and the natural character of the craftsmanship. An electric bass that prioritizes efficiency, musicality, and instant adjustment, equally comfortable in rehearsals and home studios.

Who Is the Marcus Miller V3P For?

Thanks to its accessible handling and Volume/Volume/Tone control logic, the V3P is perfect for beginners who want to start with a serious instrument, as well as for intermediate bassists looking for a reliable passive Jazz bass for the stage. It naturally adapts to funk, jazz, pop, rock, and groove-oriented styles: adjust the two volumes to switch from a full sound on the neck pickup side to a more biting and edgy tone on the bridge side.

The Sound

The combination of mahogany (body) and hard maple (neck) offers an effective balance between warmth and precision: mahogany enhances the density of the lows and the presence of the mids, while maple improves attack and note clarity. The rosewood fingerboard adds a slight smoothness in the treble and a more "organic" feel. The Marcus Standard J Revolution pickups deliver a very expressive Jazz character, with great right-hand sensitivity. The full set of controls Volume (neck pickup) / Volume (bridge pickup) / Tone (master) allows quick shaping of the tone, from bright and snappy to a softer, more vintage feel.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	J	Body	Mahogany
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Passive
Nbr of strings	4	Color	Black
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Finishing	Satin
Nbrs of frets	20	Hardware	Chromed

Body Material	mahogany	Inlay	white pearl dots
Body Shape	new Marcus Miller Jazz body type	Knobs	black jazz-style plastic
Body Color	TS, BKS, RS, ORG, SNB	Bridge	Marcus Miller Standard Bass Bridge with string-through-body design
Neck Material	hard maple	Tuning Machines	standard open-gear
Neck Shape	C-Shape	Hardware Finish	chrome
Scale Length	33.86" / 860 mm	Pickguard	3-ply black/white/black
Neck Joint	square steel plate with four bolts	Pickups	Marcus Standard J Revolution Set
Fingerboard Radius	9.5" / 240 mm	Preamp	passive volume and tone control
Frets	2.4 Medium	Controls	Volume (Neck PU), Volume (Bridge PU), Tone (Master)
Nut	4-string - bone nut 38 mm / 1.50"; 5-string - bone nut 46 mm / 1.81"	String Gauge	45-105