Sire Marcus Miller V5 Alder-5 Lh Cgm Mn
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A V5 Designed for "Vintage" in the Marcus Miller Range
The Marcus Miller V5 embraces a decidedly traditional approach: a straightforward Jazz-style bass, unadorned, designed for those who want the essence of vintage sound and feel. It stands out with its satin-finished roasted maple neck, combined with classic-oriented craftsmanship and hardware, to deliver familiar sensations from the very first notes.
For Which Bassist and Styles?
Thanks to its passive Volume/Volume/Tone electronics and refined ergonomics, the V5 suits both the serious beginner bassist and the intermediate musician seeking a versatile bass for rehearsals, studio, and stage. It excels in jazz, funk, soul, pop, and rock: all styles that demand definition, dynamic playing, and a natural response to attacks (fingers, pick, slap).
Sound
The alder body provides a very musical balance: present but controlled lows, clear mids, and smooth highs, perfect for an authentic Jazz Bass sound. The roasted hard maple neck and fingerboard enhance precision and clarity, with a crisp attack and clean sustain. The Marcus Vintage-J Revolution Set pickups deliver the typical character of J-style single coils: a warm and full neck pickup, a tighter and more biting bridge pickup, and in combined position, the ideal mid scoop for slap and modern rhythms. The passive wiring (Neck pickup Volume, Bridge pickup Volume, Master Tone) allows quick tone shaping, from a muted "tone rolled off" sound to a bright snap, without losing dynamic response under the fingers.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | J | Body | Alder |
| Left handed | Yes | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Strings | Steel | Electronics | Passive |
| Nbr of strings | 5 | Color | Yellow |
| Fingerboard | Maple | Finishing | Satin |
| Nbrs of frets | 20 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Body material | North American alder | Binding | single black ply |
| Body shape | new Marcus Miller Jazz body type | Inlays | black block inlays |
| Body color | NT, TS, VWH, CGM | Pickups | Marcus Vintage-J Revolution Set |
| Neck material | roasted hard maple | Preamp | passive volume and tone control |
| Neck profile | C-Shape | Controls | Volume (neck pickup), Volume (bridge pickup), Tone (master) |
| Scale length | 33.86" / 860 mm | Knobs | Jazz BK knobs |
| Neck/body joint | 4-bolt square steel plate | Bridge | Marcus Miller Vintage-S |
| Fingerboard material | roasted hard maple / rolled fretboard edges | Tuners | Premium Open-Gear |
| Radius | 9.5" / 241 mm | Hardware finish | chrome |
| Frets | 2.4 mm (Medium) / 0.094" | Pickguard | 3-ply black |
| Nut | 4-string - bone nut 38 mm / 1.50" wide; 5-string - bone nut 46 mm / 1.81" wide | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Sire Marcus Miller V5 Alder-5 Lh Cgm Mn suitable for left-handed bass players?
This version is designed for left-handers and features five strings. The bone nut measures 46 mm wide on this variant.
What tone do the Marcus Vintage-J Revolution pickups offer?
The two Marcus Vintage-J Revolution pickups have a dual single-coil J-type character. The neck pickup provides a round response, while the bridge pickup delivers a more biting range. Their blend creates a mid scoop suitable for slap and rhythm playing.
Is the electronics active or passive?
The passive electronics include a volume control for each pickup and a master tone control.
What is the scale length and neck profile?
The neck is made of roasted hard maple with a C-Shape profile and a scale length of 860 mm, or 33.86 inches. Its roasted maple fingerboard has rolled edges and a 241 mm (9.5 inches) radius.
What styles can this 5-string bass cover?
Thanks to the North American alder body and passive wiring, this model suits jazz, funk, soul, pop, and rock. The steel strings and roasted maple fingerboard promote a defined attack.
