Sire Marcus Miller V7 Vintage Alder 5 New Gen TP

The Essentials to Know About the V7 Vintage Bass

• Muscular and Articulated "Jazz Type" Sound: the Marcus Vintage-J Revolution pickup set delivers precision, attack, and definition, ideal for capturing the Marcus Miller spirit.


• Reliable and Responsive Craftsmanship: body made of North American alder and neck of hard maple for quick response and excellent sustain.


• High-End and Ultra Versatile Electronics: Marcus Heritage-3 preamp with mid-frequency control and passive mode via push/pull.


• Vintage Playing Comfort: C-profile neck, 7.25" / 184 mm radius, and 34" / 860 mm scale length for a familiar, effective, and expressive feel.

A V7 Vintage Designed as a Flagship "Jazz Type" Model

Designed as a centerpiece of the range, the V7 Vintage follows the tradition of "Jazz Type" basses popularized by Marcus Miller, with a decidedly modern approach to playability and electronics. It features the expected aesthetic codes (3-ply black/white pickguard, glossy finish, chrome hardware), as well as a demand for precision in technical choices, notably with a Marcus Miller Modern-S bridge and a comprehensive preamp allowing instant switching from a vintage tone to a more contemporary response.

Who Is the V7 Vintage For?

This bass is aimed at intermediate to advanced bassists seeking a versatile instrument capable of performing well in rehearsals, studios, or on stage. Its "Jazz Type" ergonomics and C-shaped neck profile facilitate long sessions, while the 5-string format opens the door to essential low registers in modern funk, gospel, R&B, pop, melodic metal, and urban music. The extended controls (3-band EQ and mid control) also make it an excellent choice for cover musicians, gigging players, and pit orchestra members who need to quickly change tonal colors.

A Marcus Miller Sound: Attack, Clarity, and Spectrum Control

The combination of a alder body and hard maple neck forms a very balanced sonic foundation: alder provides a natural, dense, and musical midrange, while maple enhances attack and clarity, especially valuable on a 5-string. The result is a defined sound even when descending into the low end, with a bright high register and a tight low-midrange that doesn't blur.

The Marcus Vintage-J Revolution pickup set is designed to deliver this "Jazz" signature: note articulation, dynamic response to right-hand playing, and that "snappy" quality that brings out ghost notes and pick attacks. The Blender control allows precise blending of the two pickups to shift from a rounder, centered tone (neck pickup) to a tighter, more biting response (bridge pickup), with everything in between to find "your" perfect balance.

The Marcus Heritage-3 preamp adds a very modern dimension: the Treble / Middle / Bass EQ sculpts the sound according to the amp, cabinet, or PA, and the mid-frequency control helps target exactly the area that needs to stand out in the mix (attack, growl, presence, or foundation). Thanks to the push/pull for passive mode, you can return to a more organic and direct approach, ideal when you want the woods and pickups to speak without active coloration, while retaining Volume and Tone controls with a more traditional feel.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To fully exploit the V7 Vintage, you can opt for a 5-string long scale bass string set (34" / 860 mm), perfectly suited to its scale length. A standard bass strap and a quality instrument jack cable are also essentials to ensure playing comfort and preserve signal clarity, especially in active use.

Technical specifications

Left handed	No	Nbr of strings	5
Strings	Steel

Type	Electric bass "Marcus Miller Jazz Type"	Nut width	46 mm / 1.81"
Body	North American alder	Configuration	5 strings
Finish	Glossy	Bridge	Marcus Miller Modern-S
Pickguard	Black/white 3-ply	Tuners	Premium Open Gear
Neck	Hard maple	Hardware	Chrome
Profile	C-shape	Knobs	Black plastic J-Bass style
Scale length	34" / 860 mm	Pickups	Marcus Vintage-J Revolution Set
Radius	7.25" / 184 mm	Preamp	Marcus Heritage-3 with mid-frequency control
Frets	20	Controls	Volume / Tone (Dual Pot) / Blender / Treble / Middle / Bass (Push/Pull for Passive mode)
Fret size	2.0 mm / 0.079"	Sound orientation	versatile, from vintage grit to modern punch
Nut	Bone