Sire Marcus Miller V3P-4 Org RN
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The Passive V3P: Marcus Miller's Modern "Jazz" DNA in a Streamlined Version
Positioned as an accessible entry point in the V series, the Marcus Miller V3P retains the ergonomics and "working instrument" approach that made the brand famous: a bass with a Jazz-style look and feel, designed to be direct, coherent, and easy to adjust. Here, there is no preamp: everything goes through your fingers, the balance of the two volumes, and the tone control, for a natural and dynamic result in rehearsal, studio, or on stage.
Who Is It For, and Which Styles?
The V3P is aimed at both the ambitious beginner and the intermediate bassist seeking a versatile, expressive, and evolving bass (pickup upgrades, fine tuning, string gauge experiments). Its Jazz-style architecture and two single-coil pickups efficiently cover funk/slap, jazz, soul/R&B, pop, and rock: neck pickup for a round foundation, bridge pickup for bite, and blending both for perfect mix balance.
Sound
The mahogany body provides a dense and musical base, with rich low-mids that fill the spectrum without forcing. The hard maple neck adds attack and precision, while the rosewood fingerboard rounds off the upper spectrum and offers a softer feel under the left hand. The set of Marcus Standard J Revolution pickups delivers the typical snap of Jazz-style singles: fast response, good definition for fingerstyle playing, and very lively dynamics for slap. The passive VVT electronics maintain a natural grain, while the bridge with through-body string option can enhance note sustain and stability depending on your setup.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
For simple and secure use: a bass strap, a good quality 6.35 mm jack cable, and a bass gig bag suited to a Jazz-style format. For strings, choose a long scale set in 4 or 5 strings depending on your version.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | J | Body | Mahogany |
| Left handed | No | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Strings | Steel | Electronics | Passive |
| Nbr of strings | 4 | Color | Orange |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | Finishing | Glossy |
| Nbrs of frets | 20 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Material | mahogany | Knobs | Jazz-style black plastic |
| Format | Marcus Miller Jazz style | Bridge | Marcus Miller Standard Bass Bridge with through-body stringing (Body Thru Hole) |
| Finishes | TS, BKS, RS, ORG, SNB | Tuners | standard open-gear |
| Profile | C-Shape | Hardware finish | chrome |
| Scale length | 33.9" / 860 mm | Pickguard | 3-ply black/white/black |
| Joint | square steel plate, 4 screws | Pickups | Marcus Standard J Revolution Set (2 single coils) |
| Fingerboard radius | 9.5" / 240 mm | Circuit | passive |
| Fret size | Medium 2.4 mm | Controls | Volume (neck pickup), Volume (bridge pickup), Master Tone |
| Nut width (4 strings) | 1.50" / 38 mm | Versions | 4 or 5 strings depending on model |
| Nut width (5 strings) | 1.81" / 46 mm | Orientation | right-handed |
| Inlays | white pearl dot markers | String gauge | 45-105 |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Sire Marcus Miller V3P-4 Org RN equipped with a preamp?
The electronics are completely passive, with no onboard preamp. The controls consist of two independent volumes for the neck and bridge pickups, as well as a master tone control.
What sound do the pickups of this Jazz-type bass offer?
The two Marcus Standard J Revolution single coils deliver a quick response and the punch associated with a Jazz configuration. The neck pickup provides a rounded foundation, while the bridge pickup adds bite.
Is this bass suitable for slap and funk playing?
Its Jazz-style design, hard maple neck, and two single-coil pickups effectively cover funk and slap techniques. The mahogany body offers rich low-mids, with a rosewood fingerboard that softens the high end.
What is the scale length and nut width of the V3P-4?
The scale length is 33.9 inches, or 860 mm, and the nut width is 38 mm. The neck features a C-Shape profile, a fingerboard radius of 9.5 inches, and 20 medium frets measuring 2.4 mm.
Can strings be installed through the body on this bass?
The Marcus Miller Standard Bass Bridge has a string-through-body option in addition to top-loading. The bass comes equipped with 45-105 gauge steel strings.
