Sire Marcus Miller Bass V3-5 String 2nd Generation in Mahogany

Construction

In terms of construction, the V3 Version 2 employs the same selection of tonewoods used for the first iterations of the V3. With a Mahogany body, you can expect a rich and deep low end-tone, with a vibrant mid-range that serves as a great foundation for the punchy-sounding pickups.

Paired with a bolt-on Canadian Hard Maple neck, this type of construction and material adds some crucial snap. Giving notes plenty of top-end bite, you can be sure to cut through any mix! Adorned with a smooth Rosewood fingerboard, this sleek and elegant wood adds more tonal depth and enhances the instrument’s overall playability.

Finished with a smooth matte lacquer and featuring a C-shaped neck profile, the V3’s neck offers a feel that both traditional and modern players will enjoy.

Electronics & Hardware

The V3 Version 2’s biggest upgrade is its pickup set. Produced using US-Made Heavy Fomvar Magnet Wire, this offers a high-res sound with better clarity and definition than its older counterparts. Redesigned in close collaboration with Marcus Miller to create the best tonal balance, these articulate-sounding pickups are ultra-versatile and suitable for many styles.

Featuring multiple controls, the amount of flexibility that the V3 offers is unparalleled at its price-point. With a volume/tone dual pot, the V3 boasts a full 3-band EQ, letting you manipulate the bass, middle and treble frequencies. This means that you can tailor your tones completely on-the-fly, with its active/passive toggle switch letting you attain vintage or modern sounds.

The Marcus Standard Bridge provides a comfortable and solid feel, with its traditional design letting you make action or intonation adjustments easily. At the other end of the instrument you’ll find a set of Marcus Standard Open-Gear tuners, ensuring optimal tuning stability.

Body

• Body Material: Mahogany
• Body Shape: New Marcus Miller Jazz Type

Neck

• Neck Material: Canadian Hard Maple
• Neck Finish: Matte
• Neck Shape: C-Shape
• Scale: 34”
• Fingerboard: Rosewood w/ Rolled Edges
• Fingerboard Radius: 7’25”
• Frets: Medium Small, 20 Frets
• String Nut: Natural Bone, 45mm Width
• Binding: None
• Inlay: White Pearl Dot
• Neck Joint: 4 Bolt Steel Square Plate

Electronics & Hardware

• Pickups: Marcus Standard-J Revolution Set
• Electronics: Marcus Heritage-3 with Middle Frequency Control
• Controls: Volume/Tone (Dual Pot) | Pickup Blender | Treble | Middle/Middle Frequency (Dual Pot) | Bass, Mini Toggle (Active/Passive)
• Knobs: Jazz Type Black Plastic
• Bridge: Marcus Standard Bridge
• Tuning Gear: Marcus Standard Open-Gear
• Hardware Finish: Chrome
• Gig Bag: None