Sire Marcus Miller V6-5 Ocean Turquoise Blue

A Modern Jazz Bass in the Sire Spirit, Focused on Comfort and Lightness

Designed following the acclaimed "V" models, the Sire V6-5 (series 6) pushes the balance between ergonomics and performance even further. Its sanded finish enhances the grain of the solid ash top, while the mahogany + solid top combination provides a more "premium" feel and a solid sonic foundation. A 5-string bass with a bold look, designed to handle rehearsals, sessions, and gigs without compromise.

Who Is It For and What For?

Ideal for intermediate to expert bassists (and ambitious beginners seeking an evolving instrument), the V6-5 naturally covers funk/slap, jazz, pop, R&B, and rock. The 5-string format extends the range into the low end and secures the use of the B string, particularly useful for modern chords, deep lines, and transpositions in studio or stage contexts.

The Sound

The combination of mahogany (warmth, density in the low mids) and solid ash top (attack, clarity, dynamics) delivers a balanced sound: full lows, present mids, and clear highs. The Marcus Super-J Revolution pickups provide the typical "J" articulation with excellent note-to-note definition, ideal for fingerstyle and slap playing alike. The Marcus Heritage-3 preamp (3-band) allows precise EQ adjustment, and the push/pull offers quick switching to passive mode for a more vintage tone. The 34" / 864 mm scale length enhances B string tension and promotes solid sustain, supported by the Modern-S bridge.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To get the best out of this 5-string, choose 5-string Long Scale 34" / 864 mm strings (nickel or stainless steel). A comfortable strap is recommended for long sets, and a good quality 6.35 mm instrument jack cable will help preserve dynamics, especially in active mode.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	J	Body	Mahogany
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Active
Nbr of strings	5	Color	Blue
Top	Ash	Finishing	Glossy
Fingerboard	Maple	Hardware	Chromed
Nbrs of frets	20

Wood	mahogany with solid ash top (sanded finish highlighting the grain)	Frets	20, medium 2.4 mm / 0.094"
Body shape	Sire "Jazz"	Nut	bone 46 mm / 1.81"
Finish	"Ocean Turquoise Blue"	Inlays	dots
Pickguard	none	Tuners	Premium Light Weight Open Gear
Bridge	Marcus Miller Modern-S Bass	Knobs	black aluminum
Neck	maple, "C" profile	Pickups	Marcus Super-J Revolution
Neck/body joint	steel plate, 4 screws	Preamp	Marcus Heritage-3 (without mid-frequency selection)
Scale length	34" / 864 mm	Controls	Volume / Tone, Blend, Treble / Mid, Bass (push/pull for passive mode)
Radius	9.5" / 241 mm	Configuration	5-string electric bass