A Jazzy 5-string with Precision Performance!
Sire’s Marcus Miller P8 5-string bass guitar meets at the crossroads of jazzy tone and precision performance! This formidable 5-string boasts a lightweight swamp ash body loaded with a hybrid pickup combo of a Marcus Super-PJ Revolution set —Sweetwater bassists love this configuration since it contains both a traditional split-coil and a bridge-position single-coil, covering everything from vintage-style punchy thump to bright, mid-forward slap tones. Next, the Heritage-3 preamp’s built-in 3-band EQ and mid-frequency control allow you to take studio-level sonic shaping out of the session and straight onto the stage! Finally, the P8’s premium tonewood pairing of a lightweight swamp ash body and a roasted hard maple neck/fingerboard is designed to mirror the sound and feel of Marcus’ own tonal preferences, imparting a clear and articulate edge to your every note.
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Heritage-3 preamp system unlocks unlimited sonic potential
No matter what styles of music you play, you'll surely appreciate the Marcus Miller P8’s amazing tonal range! It's equipped with a Heritage-3 active/passive preamp system, allowing you to get as surgical with your tone as you like. Leave it in passive mode and you'll have control over master volume and master tone, as well as a pickup blend control for dialing in the perfect balance of thump and bark. Engage active mode and you're rewarded with three bands of EQ, with a sweepable midrange that makes it easy to cement your place in the mix.
Heavy-duty Marcus Heavymass II Bridge
While often overlooked, the bridge is a key component in getting the most out of your 5-string’s tone. Per Marcus’ own preferences, the bridge in the P8 has been upgraded to a robust Marcus Heavymass II bridge that drastically increases string-to-body vibration. How does that impact your tone? The Marcus Heavymass II bridge maximizes sustain, improves your note-to-note clarity, and adds just a bit more punch when thumping out your favorite lines.
A neck that plays like a dream
Looking for a neck with pro-level performance? The roasted hard maple neck and fingerboard on the Marcus Miller P8 ensures top-tier feel, tone, and response across the entire sonic spectrum! Roasting involves a special kiln-drying process that removes any leftover impurities in the wood that can have a subtle effect on its resonance and overall tone. It also increases the strength and stability of the wood, making it less susceptible to humidity. Best of all, the P8 boasts smooth rolled fingerboard edges that allow your hands to slide up and down the neck without a drag.
Sire Marcus Miller P8 5-string Bass Guitar Features:
- Lightweight swamp ash body
- Exceptionally stable, roasted hard maple neck and fingerboard with smooth rolled edges
- Highly playable 9.5-inch radius and medium frets
- Comfortable "C"-shape neck will please players of all styles and sizes
- Marcus Super-PJ Revolution split-coil/single-coil pickup configuration covers everything from vintage-style thump to bright modern slap tones
- Marcus Heritage-3 preamp system with 3-band EQ and mid control for limitless tone shaping
- Marcus Heaymass II bridge increases sustain, resonance, and improves note definition
- Sire Premium open-gear tuners keep your tuning locked up tight
- Ivory binding and white Pearloid block inlays for slick ’70s style
