Sire Marcus Miller - V3 A5/AWH Antique White - - 5-string electric bass guitar

The Sire V3 A5 White is a five-string J-style bass guitar with a mahogany body, C-shaped Canadian maple neck, rosewood Edgeless fingerboard, Alnico pickups, and a simplified 2-band active/passive preamp offering versatile, expressive tones suitable for a variety of playing styles Body and Neck Construction The bass features a mahogany body providing a warm, full-bodied tone, with the New Marcus Miller Jazz-type shape for ergonomic comfort during playing sessions The neck is crafted from Canadian hard maple with a tinted finish, reinforced with carbon fiber for additional stability, enhancing both speed and playing comfort The fingerboard is rolled rosewood and has 20 medium-small frets with a 9.5" radius, offering smooth playability for extended sessions Its scale length is 34 inches, typical of long-scale basses, providing both tension and familiar feel The nut is natural bone with a width of 46 mm. Electronics and Pickups The V3 A5 White features Marcus Standard J-Revolution pickups loaded with Alnico magnets, giving warmer mids, smooth trebles, and a dynamic vintage-inspired voice suitable for slap, fingerstyle, and hybrid techniques Its simplified 2-band preamp allows intuitive adjustment of bass and treble, while a push/pull knob enables active/passive mode switching, allowing quick access to both modern EQ-shaping and classic passive tones In active mode, the preamp operates at 18V, providing a wide dynamic range with minimal distortion Hardware and Playability The bass uses Sire Standard open-gear tuners for stable tuning, a Marcus Standard bridge that accommodates both through-body and top-loader string installations, and a real bone nut to optimize tone definition and sustain Tonal Flexibility Thanks to its electronics and Alnico pickups, the V3 provides a wide range of tonal options, from vintage warmth suitable for traditional jazz or Motown grooves to modern slap, finger-style, and genre-crossing sounds. Even in passive mode, the volume, balance, and tone controls allow substantial sound customization, while the active mode with two-band EQ gives precise tonal sculpting Summary The Sire V3 A5 Antique White is designed for ambitious beginners, intermediate players, and even advanced users seeking a versatile five-string bass. It combines premium-quality woods, professional-grade electronics, and flexible hardware at an accessible price point, all inspired by Marcus Miller’s tonal standards Whether for studio work, stage, or home practice, the bass delivers comfort, expressiveness, and tonal versatility in a visually elegant Antique White finish.

Estimate:£380.17

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