Does Marcus Miller play Sire?

“I’ve had a Marcus Miller model Fender bass for 20 years,” he explains. “It’s time to do something else. “I still have my Fender, which I’ve been playing since I was 17 years old, and I play my Sire fretless, and my Sire four-string, which has a slightly different voice.

Are Sire Marcus Miller basses good?

Both Sire basses had excellent playability, with just a touch of the neck dive that one can reasonably expect from a J-style body/headstock combo. This, by far, in spite of the great-for-the-price construction, is the basses’ most compelling attribute. They sound legit good.

Which bass does Marcus Miller?

Fender Jazz Bass
Miller is noted for playing a 1977 Fender Jazz Bass that was modified by Roger Sadowsky with the addition of a Bartolini preamp so he could control his sound in the studio. Fender started to produce a Marcus Miller signature Fender Jazz Bass in four-string (made in Japan) and five-string (made in U.S) versions.

Where are Sire Marcus Miller basses made?

Indonesia
Sire builds their basses in a factory owned by Sire in Indonesia. Their quality control is nothing short of impressive.

Why did Marcus Miller and sire make bass?

Marcus Miller and SIRE wants to see everyone enjoying and playing music. To make this happen, Marcus Miller and SIRE have been on a mission for the past several years to build the best quality bass at a price that is unheard of and make it available to everyone.

Are there any Marcus Miller basses available in Australia?

We are happy that SIRE Marcus Miller basses are now available here in Australia and anticipate more people to play and enjoy music.

What kind of bridge does Marcus Miller use?

Marcus Miller SIRE V7 bass is equipped with the newly designed Marcus Heavy Mass Standard Bridge which was specially developed at the request of Marcus Miller. This bridge has characteristics of a vintage jazz bass but with heavy mass saddles, giving the bass a vibrant and punchy sound.

Is the Marcus Miller bass a passive model?

Pretty sweet looking bass (love the look of that fingerboard!!!) at a very attractive price point – and it’s about time a passive model was offered IMO. With all due respect to Marcus Miller, not all of us want an onboard preamp. So while it’s great they now offer it as an affordable selection, it’s still nicer to have a choice in the matter.