Sire Marcus Miller V5R Alder-4 Metallic Gold Rosewood
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Sire Marcus Miller
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The Sire V Series: "Jazz" Tradition with a Comfort-Oriented Finish
Born from the collaboration between Marcus Miller and Sire, the V series draws inspiration from historic "Jazz" basses while incorporating modern choices designed for today's musician. The V5R particularly emphasizes feel thanks to its rosewood fingerboard and EDGELESS rolled edges, a combination that enhances the premium sensation and vintage character of the model.
Who Is It For and What Styles?
Accessible in approach yet serious in craftsmanship, the Marcus Miller V5R suits both demanding beginners and intermediate to advanced bassists seeking a reliable passive bass for stage, studio, and rehearsals. It excels in jazz, funk, soul/R&B, pop, and rock: neck pickup for round, singing lows (walking bass, soulful lines), bridge pickup for more attack and definition (groove, slap), and both pickups together for the typical scooped, clear, and percussive tone.
The Sound
The Marcus Vintage-J Revolution single-coil pickup set prioritizes precision and dynamics: articulated mids for clear presence in the mix, silky highs without harshness, and readable lows. The passive V-V-T wiring allows shaping the character with one gesture, from warm and enveloping sound (neck pickup) to a tighter, more biting signature (bridge pickup), with a nice intermediate palette. The alder provides tonal balance and even response, the rosewood fingerboard softens the attack and rounds off the upper spectrum, while the Vintage-S bridge promotes note sustain and stability.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To fully exploit this long scale bass, prioritize long scale 34" / 864 mm strings (standard gauge 45-105 for 4 strings). A gig bag or case in "Jazz Bass" long scale format will ensure good support for the body and neck. For practicality, a standard bass strap (classic strap buttons), a clip-on tuner, and a 6.35 mm instrument jack cable are perfectly suited for rehearsal, stage, or home use.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | SS | Body | Alder |
| Left handed | No | Electronics | Passive |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Green |
| Nbr of strings | 4 | Finishing | Glossy |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | Hardware | Chromed |
| Nbrs of frets | 20 | ||
| Material | North American alder | Knobs | black Jazz type |
| Format | Marcus Miller Jazz type | Bridge | Marcus Miller Vintage-S |
| Finishes | NT, TS, MLG | Tuners | Premium Open-Gear |
| Profile | C-Shape | Hardware finish | chrome |
| Scale length | 34" / 864 mm | Pickguard | black 3-ply |
| Neck attachment | square steel plate, 4 bolts | Pickups | Marcus Vintage-J Revolution Set (single coil, neck and bridge) |
| Fingerboard radius | 9.5" / 241 mm | Circuit type | passive |
| Frets | Medium (2.4 mm / 0.09") | Controls | volume (neck), volume (bridge), tone (master) |
| Bone nut | 4 strings 38 mm / 1.50" or 5 strings 46 mm / 1.81" | Number of strings | choice of 4 or 5 |
| Neck binding | 1-ply ivory | Category | passive "J" electric bass |
| Inlays | white pearloid blocks | String gauge | 45-105 |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Sire Marcus Miller V5R Alder-4 MLG RN a passive bass?
The circuit is passive and features two Marcus Vintage-J Revolution single-coil pickups. The controls include a volume for each pickup and a master tone.
What sound do the pickups on this Jazz bass provide?
The neck pickup delivers warm lows, while the bridge pickup emphasizes attack and definition. Blending both pickups produces a clear, punchy scoop, especially suited for funk and slap playing.
What is the scale length and the string gauge installed?
This 4-string bass has a 34-inch (864 mm) long scale length, with strings gauge 45-105 installed.
Is the neck of the V5R comfortable?
The neck is made of torrefied hard maple, with a C-Shape profile and a rosewood fingerboard with a 9.5-inch (241 mm) radius. Rolled EDGELESS frets and a 38 mm bone nut contribute to a smooth feel. Twenty medium 2.4 mm frets complete this setup.
What case and strings are recommended for this bass?
A Jazz Bass long scale format gig bag or hard case is recommended. Long scale strings measuring 34 inches / 864 mm are suitable for this model.
