Bien ou bien ? La réponse est dans la question. Marcus Miller V3 – gen 2.0

KEY FEATURES OF THE V3

Indonesian Mahogany Body and Canadian Hard Maple Neck

The V3 body is made with Indonesian Mahogany which is known for its warm, clear, full-bodied sound. The neck is made with Canadian Hard Maple for a premium look and feel.

Marcus Miller Heritage-3 Preamp

Top notch 3-band EQ preamp newly developed for this series to meet the needs of Marcus Miller’s versatility and to cover various styles of music.

Rolled Fretboard Edges

What only custom shops can achieve, is now on the Sire 2nd Gen. These rounded edges will give users a firmer and more natural grasp compared to other typical fretboards.

Highest Quality Hard & Clear Paint

The V3 is coated with the highest quality paint that is also used in the V7 and M7 series. This gives the V3 a more elegant look compared to other introductory basses that are applied with low-cost paints.

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PICKUP 

MARCUS STANDARD-J REVOLUTION SET

The Marcus Standard-J Revolution Pickup Set is constructed with magnets and coils that have already been tested for compatibility with a mahogany body since this combination was previously used in the M3 models. This gives the V3 the unique, quality sound that is hard to find in introductory basses.

JAZZ BASS TYPE

Jazz bass type is the industry’s standard bass model with its signature vintage sound. This is an all-around bass that is suitable for fingering, slapping, and other techniques and styles of playing. With both a classic and modern feel and design, this new bass can produce the desired sound for all genres of music from soft to even strong metal grunge.

MARCUS HERITAGE-3 Preamp

[CORE TECHNOLOGY FOR EXCELLENT SOUND]

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SIRE’s unique preamp system is a perfect example that represents our technology and philosophy that integrated into our instruments. With multiple tone controls, players have the total command to achieve the ideal tone they desire. The use of 18v batteries enables the player to attain unaltered natural sounds with strong and powerful outputs. With the 3-band EQ, players can carry out versatility in tones that will be suited for all music sessions and performances. 

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PREAMP

All models also come with swappable midrange control options that Marcus Miller advocates as a must-have option. The middle frequency control knob allows the players to set the sound frequency to anywhere between 80Hz~2,000Hz. This option will be convenient when trying to find the desired sound.

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BODY

BODY MATERIAL

INDONESIAN MAHOGANY

Indonesian Mahogany

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The body is made with Indonesian Mahogany rather than Chinese Basswood, Agathis, or Nato : materials commonly used in common low-costing basses. Indonesian Mahogany is well known for its rich, full-bodied tone which produces a warm and clean sound.

HARD & CLEAR PAINT

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Most introductory basses are made with hard, less transparent paint. For a more premium look, the V3 models are made with the same high-quality paint used in the V7 and M7 models. We want our customers to experience a bright and cheerful feeling when they see our Sire basses in stores. Just recall the feeling of seeing a low-costing instrument. That unsatisfactory reaction is partially due to the quality of paint. The paint applied on the V3 is not only durable but also aids in getting that better sound quality. 

ALL STEEL MATERIAL BRIDGEMARCUS STANDARD BASS BRIDGE

(With Body Thru)

The V3 is equipped with a Marcus Standard Bass Bridge. Typically, bridges in introductory basses are made with a type of alloy using Zinc. Bass bridges with Zinc are easy to manufacture and inexpensive. However, these Zinc alloy bridges may look good on the outside but has difficulty in creating good and quality sounds.  Our V3 model’s Marcus Standard Bass Bridge may look like a basic bridge made with Zinc, but it is in fact an All Steel Material Bridge that adds durability and better sound achievement.

The Marcus Standard Bass Bridge also has a Body Thru method that allows the bass string to be adjusted through an opening in the back of the body, allowing a tighter set-up. This mechanism allows a more balanced, accurate, and stable tone.

BATTERY COMPARTMENT

The battery insertion compartment has changed from a plastic cover to an Ashwood battery cover for long lasting durability and aesthetic upgrade.

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NECK

ROLLED FRETBOARD EDGES

[TRUE CUSTOM SHOP FEATURE]

We have taken the overall playability to the next level with the ROLLED FRETBOARD EDGES. What only custom shops can achieve, is now available in the Sire 2nd Gen series. These rounded edges will give players a firmer and more natural grasp, compared to the typical fretboards. We were well aware of the difficulties we would face in our ambition to apply the rolled fretboard edges in a mass production factory. Together with the production team, we worked tirelessly to make this theory a reality. This was quite a challenge, almost an impossible mission. We tried making several adjustments to the production process and even introduced a new machine. Since our Sire basses also have bindings, this made it exceptionally challenging, way beyond our imaginations. But eventually, we found the answers, and we are ecstatic to present the Rolled Fretboard Edges in all our 2nd Generation models.

DOUBLE CARBON FIBER REINFORCEMENT ROD

– APPLIES ONLY TO 5 STRING NECKS

Sire’s 5 string bass guitars are made with Double Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rods. 5 string bass guitars tend to have weak neck binding structures due to strong string tensions. For this reason, many high-end 5 string basses are made with Carbon Rods. Therefore, to maintain neck stiffness and stability, two carbon rods are applied to all Sire’s 5 string bass guitars. We call this Double Carbon Fiber Reinforcement Rod.

STABLE AND ACCURATE TUNING

Tuning Gear: Sire Premium Open Gear 

SIRE’s premium open gear machine heads are developed with an accurate gear ratio for the high reliability in tuning.

BONE NUT

The nut is one of the most important parts of the guitar that influences the performance, playability, and tone of the instrument. Depending on the quality of the material and elasticity, the nut can either improve or degrade the sound. Although the bone nut is more costly and more difficult to work with, it is considered to deliver more balanced, brighter and smoother tones than plastic or other materials.

EASE OF PLAYABILITY 

1 PIECE HARD MAPLE NECK

The neck is made with one-piece Canadian hard maple. The hardness and strength of the hard maple minimize the movement and stabilizes the neck to maintain its original shape and condition. The one-piece neck also reduces the loss of vibration and maximizes the tone sustainability for a lasting tone.

ROSEWOOD FINGERBOARD

Rosewood fingerboards deliver Warm and rounded sounds.

Body Material : Mahogany

Body Shape : New Marcus Miller Jazz Type

Body Color : BK, TS, AWH, MA

Neck Material : Canadian Hard maple

Neck Shape : C-Shape

Scale : 34”

Neck Joint : 4 Bolt Steel Square Plate 

Fingerboard (Rolled Edges) : Rosewood

Fingerboard Radius : 9.5″

Frets : Medium Small, 20 Frets

String Nut : 4 String – Natural Bone 38mm width / 5 String – Natural Bone 46mm width

Binding : None

Inlay : White Pearl Dot

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 : Plastic Jazz Type in Black 

Bridge : Marcus Standard Bass Bridge with Body Thru Hole 

Tuning Gear : Marcus Standard Open Gear

Hardware Finish : Chrome

Pick guard : 3-ply Black/Wh/BK