Sire Marcus Miller V6-5 Butterscotch
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Essential Information About the Sire V6-5 Butterscotch Bass
Essential Information About the Sire V6-5 Butterscotch Bass
- 5-string electric bass, "J" style, lightweight: body made of mahogany with a sanded solid ash top for a more precise attack and highly visible grain.
- Highly versatile electronics: Marcus Super-J Revolution pickups and Marcus Heritage-3 3-band active preamp, with push/pull to switch to passive mode.
- Modern comfort: maple neck with a C profile, 9.5" radius, 34" scale length, and medium frets for immediate playability.
- 2025 Series 6 finish: sanded grain, lightweight Open Gear hardware, and Modern-S bridge for sustain and tuning stability.
Manufacturer Information
Sire Marcus Miller
https://www.sire-usa.com
sireguitars@sire-revolution.com
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V6 Series 2025: The "Jazz" Spirit Redesigned for Stage and Studio
The Sire V6-5 continues the lineage of the brand's modern "J" basses, designed to offer great playability and a very wide sonic palette. In this 2025 version, the sanded finish highlights the relief of the solid ash top while preserving the range's DNA: refined ergonomics, premium components, and electronics capable of shifting from vintage warmth to very contemporary precision.
Who Is It For and What Styles?
This 5-string bass is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced bassists seeking a reliable, expressive instrument ready to withstand rehearsals, gigs, and sessions. However, it remains accessible to a motivated beginner thanks to its comfortable neck and easy-to-understand controls. Its extended range (with the additional low string) is particularly suited for funk, rock, pop, jazz, gospel, fusion, as well as deep lines and denser arrangements.
Sound Characteristics
The combination of mahogany (warmth, roundness, solid low-mids) and a solid ash top (attack, definition, clarity) provides a very effective balance for a modern "J" bass: a full but clear low end with a precise high spectrum. The Marcus Super-J Revolution pickups deliver the typical articulation of this format: bridge pickup for tight bite, neck pickup for silkier lows, and all the intermediate nuances via the Blend control. The Heritage-3 preamp offers quick active EQ adjustments for Bass / Mids / Treble (non-parametric mids on this model), while the push/pull switch allows reverting to passive mode with Volume / Tone controls for a more organic sound and natural dynamics.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To get the most out of the Sire V6-5, choose 5-string long scale bass strings 34" (common gauges 0.045"-0.130" or 0.040"-0.125"), a wide strap (about 50 mm or wider) for better comfort, and a gig bag or case designed for 5-string electric basses. A stable universal bass stand is also recommended for daily storage.
Technical specifications
| Left handed | No | Nbrs of frets | 20 |
| Strings | Steel | Color | Yellow |
| Nbr of strings | 5 | Finishing | Sanded |
| Fingerboard | Maple | ||
| Type | 5-string electric bass | Frets | 20, medium 0.094" / 2.4 mm |
| Body shape | Sire "Jazz" | Nut | bone, 46 mm / 1.81" |
| Wood | mahogany with sanded solid ash top | Bridge | Marcus Miller Modern-S Bass |
| Finish | Butterscotch (sanded, grain highlighted) | Tuners | Premium Light Weight Open Gear |
| Pickguard | none | Hardware finish | chrome |
| Neck | maple, C profile | Pickups | Marcus Super-J Revolution ("J" configuration) |
| Neck joint | bolt-on, 4-screw steel plate | Preamp | Marcus Heritage-3 active 3-band (no mid frequency adjustment) |
| Scale length | 34" / 864 mm | Controls | Volume / Tone (passive mode), Blend, Treble / Mids, Bass with P/P (push/pull) for active/passive switching |
| Radius | 9.5" / 241 mm | Number of strings | 5 |
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Questions frequently asked
Can the Sire Marcus Miller V6-5 Butterscotch operate in passive mode?
The push/pull allows switching between the Heritage-3 active preamp and passive mode. In passive, the Volume and Tone controls remain available for a more organic response.
What sound do the Marcus Super-J Revolution pickups provide?
The J configuration pairs a neck pickup with a smooth low end and a bridge pickup with tighter attack. The Blend control allows precise mixing of both.
Is this 5-string bass suitable for funk and gospel?
This model fits funk and gospel lines thanks to its extra low string and 3-band active EQ. The mahogany body with ash top provides a solid low-mid foundation and defined attack. The Bass, Mid, and Treble controls enable quick tonal adjustment.
What are the scale length and nut width of this bass?
The scale length is 34 inches, or 864 mm, with a 46 mm bone nut. The maple neck with a C profile features a 20-fret maple fingerboard with medium frets.
Which strings and gig bag should be chosen for this bass?
Steel 5-string long scale strings for 34 inches are required, with common gauges of .045-.130 or .040-.125. A gig bag or case designed for 5-string electric bass is recommended.
