Sire Marcus Miller V5 Alder-5 LH Black
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A V5 Inspired by the 60s-70s "Jazz" References
Designed to capture the DNA of historic "Jazz" basses, the V5 Alder-5 LH Black relies on a simple and effective recipe: two single-coil pickups, passive electronics, and luthiery crafted for everyday playing. The choice of a roasted maple neck enhances stability, provides a "aged" wood feel, and promotes quick response, while the hardware and finish respect vintage codes with modern and consistent manufacturing.
Who Is This 5-String Left-Handed Bass For?
This bass is aimed at intermediate to advanced left-handed players, as well as demanding beginners who want a 5-string that is immediately comfortable. The 5th string in low B extends the range for modern groove, funk, soul, jazz, pop, and rock. With its C-profile and 16" / 406 mm radius, it remains fast and natural for fingerstyle, pick playing, and stable enough for slap techniques.
Sound
The two Marcus Super-J single-coil pickups deliver the typical attack and definition of a "Jazz" bass: articulated lows, singing mids, and clear highs, with a slight "growl" when pushing the right-hand attack. The passive VVT electronics allow switching from a round sound (neck pickup) to a more precise and biting tone (bridge pickup), or achieving subtle blends without the coloration of a preamp. The alder body provides balance and versatility, the maple fingerboard enhances brightness and snap, and the vintage-style bridge supports dynamics and sustain. The stainless steel frets maintain their consistency longer, even with intensive playing.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To get the best out of it, choose a set of 5-string long scale 34" / 864 mm bass strings (for example, gauge 45-130 depending on your touch), a standard bass/guitar strap, and a good quality 6.35 mm mono instrument cable to preserve the attack and output level of passive electronics.
Technical specifications
| Left handed | Yes | Nbr of strings | 5 |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Black |
| Body wood | alder | Nut width | 46 mm / 1.81" |
| Body shape | Marcus "Type Jazz" new generation | Neck-body joint | 4-bolt plate |
| Pickguard | black | Bridge | Marcus Miller Vintage-S |
| Finish | Black | Tuners | open-gear, high-end |
| Neck | roasted maple, C-profile, 5-string left-handed version | Knobs | black aluminum |
| Fingerboard | maple | Pickups | Marcus Super-J Revolution Set (single-coil, Jazz type) |
| Scale length | 34" / 864 mm | Electronics | passive, volume and tone control (no preamp) |
| Radius | 16" / 406 mm | Controls | Volume (neck pickup), Volume (bridge pickup), Tone (master) |
| Frets | 24, medium jumbo stainless steel 2.4 mm / 0.094" | Version | left-handed (LH) |
| Inlays | white pearl blocks | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Sire Marcus Miller V5 Alder-5 LH Black truly a left-handed 5-string bass?
This bass is designed in a left-handed version and features 5 strings, including a low B string to extend the range.
What sound do the Marcus Super-J pickups on this bass provide?
The two Marcus Super-J Revolution Set single-coil pickups deliver a defined attack, singing mids, and clear highs. The neck pickup offers more warmth, while the bridge pickup favors a more precise and biting tone.
Is the electronics of the V5 Alder-5 LH active or passive?
The electronics are passive, without a preamp, with two volume controls dedicated to the pickups and a master tone. The VVT control allows separate blending of the neck and bridge pickups.
What is the scale length and neck comfort of this 5-string bass?
The scale length is 34 inches (864 mm), paired with a roasted maple neck with a C profile. The nut width is 46 mm and the fingerboard radius is 16 inches (406 mm). The 24 medium jumbo stainless steel frets measure 2.4 mm wide.
Which strings are suitable for this Sire 5-string bass?
A set of 5-string bass strings for 34-inch / 864 mm long scale is required; a gauge of 45-130 is given as an example depending on the playing feel.
