Sire Marcus Miller V7 Alder 5 New Gen NT

The essentials to know about the V7 Alder 5 New Gen NT bass

• Flagship model designed to recapture the attack and clarity of the signature "Marcus Miller Jazz Type" sound.


• North American alder body: balance, punch in the low-mids, and excellent presence in a band setting.


• Hard maple neck with C profile: comfortable feel and quick response, ideal for fingerstyle, pick, and slap playing.


• Marcus Heritage-3 electronics with passive mode (push/pull) and mid-frequency control: immediate versatility on stage and in the studio.

A "New Gen" V7 designed as the showcase of the range

Positioned as the emblematic model, the V7 Alder-5 New Gen NT incorporates the key elements of the Jazz Type while adding a modern approach: optimized hardware, Marcus Miller Super-J Revolution pickups, and a Marcus Heritage-3 preamp crafted to sculpt the sound with precision. This 5-string version emphasizes definition and stability to maintain a clear response across the entire range, including the low string.

Who is this 5-string for and in which styles does it excel?

The V7 Alder-5 is aimed at intermediate to advanced bassists who want a 5-string capable of covering registers seamlessly without struggling with settings. Its "C neck" ergonomics suit both long rehearsal sessions and live sets. It excels particularly in funk (snappy slap), jazz (precise and dynamic attack), pop, and modern rock (solid and clear low end), while remaining credible in softer contexts thanks to the passive mode and tone control.

Sound: alder/maple balance and the palette of the Super-J Revolution pickups

The alder body delivers a solid low-mid foundation and a balanced response, with well-defined lows and a rounded yet present attack. The hard maple neck enhances definition, quick response, and the typical "snap" sought after in this type of instrument, helping to maintain excellent articulation, especially on the low string.

The Marcus Miller Super-J Revolution pickup set targets a Jazz Type signature: a generous and deep neck pickup, a tighter and more biting bridge pickup, and above all a wide variety of textures via the Blender (continuous blend between the two pickups). The Treble/Middle/Bass EQ of the Marcus Heritage-3 preamp, combined with the mid-frequency control, allows precise selection of the area to emphasize: lower mids to thicken the groove, higher mids to highlight attack and presence.

Finally, the passive mode (push/pull) and the Volume / Tone controls offer a simple and musical Plan B: ideal for a more organic tone, to tame excessive brightness, or to secure a set if needed, without sacrificing the feel of a true Jazz Type.

Recommended compatible accessories

To get the best out of this 5-string, choose a 5-string long scale bass string set suited for a 33.86" / 860 mm scale length, to maintain tension, intonation, and definition across the entire vibrating length. A good quality instrument jack cable is also recommended to preserve dynamics, whether you play active or passive.

Technical specifications

Left handed	No	Nbr of strings	5
Strings	Steel

Type	5-string electric bass "Marcus Miller Jazz Type"	Frets	2.4 mm / 0.09"
Wood	North American alder	Bridge	Marcus Miller Modern-S
Finish	satin	Tuners	Premium Light Weight Open Gear
Pickguard	black 3-ply	Knobs	black resin J-Bass style
Profile	C	Hardware finish	chrome
Scale length	33.86" / 860 mm	Pickups	Marcus Miller Super-J Revolution Pickup Set
Radius	9.49" / 241 mm	Preamp	Marcus Heritage-3 with mid-frequency control
Nut	bone	Controls	Volume / Tone / Blender / Treble / Middle / Bass (push/pull for passive mode)
Nut width	46 mm / 1.81"