Sire Marcus Miller V7 Vintage Alder-4 Bmr Mn

A Marcus Miller V7 Vintage: the modernized "Jazz" heritage

Following the lineage of Marcus Miller instruments, the V7 Vintage Alder-4 adopts a silhouette that has become a standard and updates it with a decidedly stage/studio approach. The "New Marcus Miller Jazz Type" format retains the expected ergonomics and snappy response while integrating contemporary electronics designed to multiply tonal colors without losing the vintage identity. With its Bright Metallic Red (BMR) finish, it sports a striking look while remaining faithful to classic codes.

For which bassist and styles?

This 4-string bass targets intermediate to advanced bassists looking for a reliable, expressive, and versatile instrument. In passive mode, it emphasizes natural dynamics and an organic tone perfect for jazz, soul, blues, and vintage rock. In active mode, the 3-band EQ and parametric mids allow precise shaping of the bass's place in the mix, an asset for funk, pop, modern R&B, and slap parts with excellent clarity.

The sound

The alder body provides full lows, singing mids, and a very musical overall balance: the foundation is solid without overwhelming the spectrum. The maple neck and fingerboard enhance attack and definition, especially appreciated on fast passages, right-hand dynamics, and ghost notes. The Marcus Vintage-J Revolution set delivers the typical single-coil character: clear articulation, snappy response, and that recognizable "Jazz" timbre. The Marcus Heritage-3 preamp expands the palette with effective controls (bass, treble, mids, and mid frequency) to go from a round, woody sound to a more punchy and percussive attack. Finally, the Marcus Miller Vintage-S bridge contributes to tuning stability and comfortable sustain, equally relevant live and in the studio.

Recommended compatible accessories

With a 34" / 864 mm scale length, this bass is standard long scale: choose 4-string long scale strings (45-105 gauge works very well for general versatility). For the stage, a comfortable strap and a good quality 6.35 mm instrument cable are coherent choices for its active/passive use.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	J	Body	Alder
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Active
Nbr of strings	4	Color	Red
Fingerboard	Maple	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	20	Hardware	Chromed

Wood	North American alder	Inlays	black markers
Body shape	"New Marcus Miller Jazz Type"	Bridge	Marcus Miller Vintage-S
Pickguard	black	Tuners	Premium Open-Gear (chrome)
Finish	Bright Metallic Red (BMR)	Hardware finish	chrome
Weight	4.20 kg	Pickups	Marcus Vintage-J Revolution (set)
Neck	maple, "C" profile	Preamp	Marcus Heritage-3 (with mid frequency adjustment)
Scale length	34" / 864 mm	Controls	Volume / Tone (dual pot), pickup blend selector (Pickup Blender), Treble, Middle / Middle Frequency (dual pot), Bass
Frets	Medium Small	Switch	mini-toggle active / passive
Nut width	38 mm / 1.50"	String gauge	45-105
Binding	ivory finish