Sire Marcus Miller V7 New Gen Electric Bass, 5-String
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Sire's classic J-style bass gets a New Gen upgrade! Refined neck shape, re-voiced pickups, and improved weight consistency make this V7 5-string stand out.
Overview
The Sire Marcus Miller V7 New Gen refines a modern J-style classic with improved playability, balance, and clearer, more responsive tone. Thoughtful New Gen updates deliver greater consistency, streamlined control, and expanded options, making it a more dependable and versatile choice for today's players.
The V7 New Gen introduces a revised neck profile that improves playability and consistency across production. This is paired with Edgeless rolled fretboard edges and stainless steel fretwire for durability and reduced long-term maintenance. Lightweight aluminum machine heads reduce headstock mass, improving balance and reducing neck-dive risk -- addressing a common buyer concern on previous generations. Luminlay side dot markers improve visibility for stage use.
- Updated Electronics Architecture and Pickup Tuning
The V7 New Gen uses the Marcus Super-J Revolution pickup set with revised voicing for improved clarity, note separation, and dynamic response. The Marcus Heritage-3 preamp now features a simplified, smoother-operating control layout with push/pull active-passive switching. This removes unnecessary complexity while retaining full tonal flexibility through the mid-frequency control.
- Expanded Variants with Improved Weight Consistency
The New Gen lineup adds roasted maple neck options and expanded finish/fingerboard combinations while maintaining tighter weight consistency across production. This… read more addresses prior weight variability concerns and improves predictability for dealer inventory planning.
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Features:
- New Gen Neck System + Improved Instrument BalanceThe V7 New Gen introduces a revised neck profile that improves playability and consistency across production. This is paired with Edgeless rolled fretboard edges and stainless steel fretwire for durability and reduced long-term maintenance. Lightweight aluminum machine heads reduce headstock mass, improving balance and reducing neck-dive risk -- addressing a common buyer concern on previous generations. Luminlay side dot markers improve visibility for stage use.
- Updated Electronics Architecture and Pickup Tuning
The V7 New Gen uses the Marcus Super-J Revolution pickup set with revised voicing for improved clarity, note separation, and dynamic response. The Marcus Heritage-3 preamp now features a simplified, smoother-operating control layout with push/pull active-passive switching. This removes unnecessary complexity while retaining full tonal flexibility through the mid-frequency control.
- Expanded Variants with Improved Weight Consistency
The New Gen lineup adds roasted maple neck options and expanded finish/fingerboard combinations while maintaining tighter weight consistency across production. This… read more addresses prior weight variability concerns and improves predictability for dealer inventory planning.
Specs
- Body Material: North American Alder
- Body Shape: Marcus Miller Jazz Shape (New Gen)
- Neck Material: Hard Maple or Roasted Hard Maple
- Neck Shape: C-Shape (New Gen)
- Scale: 34"
- Fingerboard Material: Hard Maple, Roasted Hard Maple, or Ebony with Edgeless Rolled Fretboard Edges
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
- Frets: 2.4 mm Medium, Stainless Fretwire
- String Nut: Bone Nut, 38mm Width (4st), 46mm Width (5st)
- Inlay: White Pearloid Block
- Binding: IV 1ply
- Neck Joint: Four Bolt Steel Plate
- Pickup: Marcus Super-J Revolution Pickup set
- Preamp: Marcus Heritage-3 with Middle Frequency Control
- Controls: Volume/Tone, Blender, Treble, Middle/Frequency, Bass (P/P for Passive mode)
- Knobs: Plastic J-bass Type in Black (New Gen)
- Bridge: Marcus Miller Modern-S Bass Bridge
- Tuning Gear: Premium Light Weight Open Gear
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
- Pickguard: Tortoise
- Body Shape: Marcus Miller Jazz Shape (New Gen)
- Neck Material: Hard Maple or Roasted Hard Maple
- Neck Shape: C-Shape (New Gen)
- Scale: 34"
- Fingerboard Material: Hard Maple, Roasted Hard Maple, or Ebony with Edgeless Rolled Fretboard Edges
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
- Frets: 2.4 mm Medium, Stainless Fretwire
- String Nut: Bone Nut, 38mm Width (4st), 46mm Width (5st)
- Inlay: White Pearloid Block
- Binding: IV 1ply
- Neck Joint: Four Bolt Steel Plate
- Pickup: Marcus Super-J Revolution Pickup set
- Preamp: Marcus Heritage-3 with Middle Frequency Control
- Controls: Volume/Tone, Blender, Treble, Middle/Frequency, Bass (P/P for Passive mode)
- Knobs: Plastic J-bass Type in Black (New Gen)
- Bridge: Marcus Miller Modern-S Bass Bridge
- Tuning Gear: Premium Light Weight Open Gear
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
- Pickguard: Tortoise
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Antique White, Ebony Fretboard
- Shipping Weight: 9.7 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 49 x 26 x 8 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): SML-5510
Candy Apple Red, Ebony Fretboard
- Shipping Weight: 9.92 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 49 x 26 x 8 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): SML-5515
Dark Forest, Hard Maple Fretboard
- Shipping Weight: 9.39 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 49 x 26 x 8 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): SML-5513
Mercury, Ebony Fretboard
- Shipping Weight: 9.74 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 49 x 26 x 8 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): SML-5512
Natural, Hard Maple Fretboard
- Shipping Weight: 8.77 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 49 x 26 x 8 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): SML-5514
Tide Pool, Roasted Hard Maple Fretboard
- Shipping Weight: 9.7 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 49 x 26 x 8 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): SML-5511
Tobacco Sunburst, Ebony Fretboard
- Shipping Weight: 9.55 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 49 x 26 x 8 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): SML-5509
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 1-213-210-8976
Email: sireguitars@sire-revolution.com
Phone: 1-213-210-8976
Email: sireguitars@sire-revolution.com
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