A Jazzy 4-string Packed with Cutting Clarity
Designed to Marcus Miller’s own tone and performance preferences, the Sire V8 from Sweetwater is a pro-level 4-string ready to take on both the studio and the concert stage! Exceptionally stable, roasted hard maple is utilized for both the neck and fingerboard, which is then smoothed over on the fingerboard edges for a fast, slick feel. Looking to cop some of Marcus’ signature cutting slap tone? The V8’s lightweight swamp ash body is loaded with dual Marcus Super-J Revolution pickups for deep lows, growling midrange, and perfect note-to-note clarity. As if that wasn’t enough, the Heritage-3 preamp’s 3-band EQ and mid control arm you with studio-level tone shaping. Even the hardware has been fine-tuned to Marcus’ taste — a Marcus Heavymass II bridge and Sire Premium open gear tuners ensure that your setup remains rock-solid, no matter how hard you push it.
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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 V8’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 4-string’s tone. Per Marcus’ own preferences, the bridge in the V8 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 V8 ensures top-tier feel, tone, and response across the V8’s entire range! 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 V8 boasts smooth rolled fingerboard edges that allow your hands to slide up and down the neck without a drag.
Sire Marcus Miller V8 4-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
- Dual Marcus Super J Revolution pickups in ’70s spacing for fat bass, powerful midrange, and maximum clarity
- 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
