Supercharged Next-gen, J-style Sonics
Building on the success of its first-gen foundations, the Marcus Miller V7 2nd Generation alder bass fuses the best of heritage design with modern musicality, all built around Sire’s unwavering commitment to quality craftsmanship and powerful performances. As Sire’s flagship bass model, the V7 is the benchmark for faithfully reproducing Marcus Miller’s iconic genre-transcending sound, and Sweetwater’s studio bassists agree that this second-gen instrument nails the time-honored tone. From the premium tonewoods comprising North American alder and hard maple, and the lauded Edgeless rolled-edge fretboard, to the Marcus Miller Heritage-3 preamp system and '60s-style spacing of the Marcus Miller Super-J Revolution pickups, the V7 2nd Generation teems with power, panache, and a palette of premium sonic-contouring possibilities.
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Dreamlike playability that’s effortlessly accommodating
Crafted from hard maple with a smooth-as-glass hard-maple fretboard that boasts a 9.5-inch radius, this next-gen V7's neck enhances note definition and attack to perfectly complement the beefy sound of its alder body. Moreover, the bass’s Edgeless rolled fretboard edges give the instrument an ultra-fast feel that retains comfort across its 34-inch scale. This type of attention to detail gives the Marcus Miller V7 a custom shop playability that's sure to impress audiences and fellow players alike.
Heritage-3 preamp system unlocks unlimited sonic potential
Bassists of all stripes and styles will surely value the V7's immense tonal range. It's equipped with a Heritage-3 active/passive preamp system, which allows you to get as surgical with your sound 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 any mix. And with the Alnico V-fueled power of the single-coil Marcus Miller Super-J Revolution pickups, the timeless tone-crafting possibilities of the V7 are virtually endless.
Superior sound-shaping capabilities from tip to tail
Superior components like a real bone nut and a steel bridge are more reasons why the Sire Marcus Miller V7 2nd Generation 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. Plus, 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, while the ’60s-inspired spacing of the pickups — as well as their US-crafted enamel coils — ensure every detail of your performance is faithfully and expressively reproduced.
Sire Marcus Miller V7 2nd Generation Alder 4-string Features:
- Expertly crafted next-gen bass with premium components to meet the flagship-worthy performance needs of Marcus Miller
- North American alder body anchors tones in a resonant, balanced profile and natural sustain
- Hard maple neck and matching fretboard combine for bright and brilliant tones, with natural note-separating qualities to maximize clarity, vibrance, and articulation
- Edgelss fretboard creates a fast, smooth playing experience that accommodates virtually any player’s performance preferences
- 2 Marcus Super-J Revolution pickups feature Alnico V magnets and enamel coils to deliver punchy, transparent tone that can be shaped for any style
- ‘60s-style pickup spacing is optimized for clear, powerful sound that faithfully re-creates Marcus Miller’s personally preferred tones
- Heritage-3 active/passive preamp with 3-band EQ offers unlimited sonic potential
- Real bone nut and all-steel bridge for superior tone and performance
