Pro-level Features at a Beginner-friendly Price
Sire’s Marcus Miller V3P 4-string bass guitar delivers the look, feel, and sound of a pro-level instrument, but at a beginner-friendly price! If you’re after effortless playability, then the lightweight mahogany offset-waist body and “C”-shape rosewood-on-maple neck are sure to provide exceptional playing comfort, no matter your style. What does the “P” stand for in V3P? Preamp would certainly be a good guess, but the V3P sports a fully passive design, ditching the active electronics of the standard V3 in favor of a more simplified setup. But while simple is certainly an apt descriptor, this instrument is not limited — a pair of Marcus Standard J Revolution pickups offer an incredible level of tonal versatility, covering everything from jazz fusion and funk to straight-ahead rock with ease!
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A neck that plays like a dream
Crafted from hard maple and featuring a rosewood fretboard, the Sire Marcus Miller V3P's neck enhances note definition and attack to perfectly complement the rich sound of its mahogany body. Players at Sweetwater are amazed by its rolled fretboard edges, giving this bass a fast and smooth feel like no other. This type of attention to detail gives the Marcus Miller V3P a custom shop playability that belies its value-packed price.
Pickups worthy of a pro
While an active preamp can be an excellent choice for players seeking a more modern tone, there are plenty of Sweetwater bassists who prefer the old-school simplicity and the utilitarian edge of a passive setup. The Sire V3P ditches the battery box and extended controls of the standard V3 for a purely vintage-style configuration that many bassists will find familiar: two pickups with dedicated volume knobs and a single tone control. Moreover, a pair of Marcus Miller Standard-J Revolution pickups were fine-tuned to effortlessly tackle tones ranging from treble-edged growl to dark, rich fingerstyle tones.
Bone nut and steel bridge for superior tone from tip to tail
Superior components like a real bone nut and a steel bridge are more reasons why the Sire Marcus Miller V3P bass stands out in its class. Bone transmits vibrations better than inexpensive plastic nuts, giving you better note definition and attack. The same is essentially true for its all-steel bridge, which enhances your tone beyond what inferior alloy bridges can offer. Also, the bridge allows for both body-through and bridge-through string loading, giving you one more option for customizing your bass setup to your preferences.
Sire Marcus Miller V3P 4-string Bass Guitar Features:
- Mahogany body for a touch of tonal warmth
- Hard maple neck carved into a pleasing “C” shape
- Rosewood fingerboard with exceptionally comfortable rolled fretboard edges
- Medium frets in a flat 9.5-inch radius
- Rock-solid Marcus Miller Standard bridge and Sire Standard open-gear tuners
- Genre-defying Marcus Miller Standard-J Revolution pickups deliver everything from edgy growl to smooth thump
- Classic control setup of 2 pickup-dedicated volume knobs and a global tone knob
- Bone nut and steel bridge for enhanced tone
