Sire Marcus Miller V7 Vintage New Gen 5-String

Sire Marcus Miller V7 Vintage New Gen 5-String: A Vintage-Correct J-Style Bass Refined with New Gen Consistency

The Sire V7 Vintage New Gen 5-String is a remarkable addition to the New Gen series, offering a professional-grade 5-string experience that remains deeply rooted in traditional J-style heritage. This model delivers the authentic old-school feel and tone that vintage enthusiasts crave, while integrating modern enhancements that provide better balance and structural integrity for the 5-string format. It is a bass that not only looks and sounds like a timeless classic but also offers the consistency and comfort demanded by today’s most versatile performers.

Key Features

• Vintage-Correct Neck Geometry: Features a New Gen C-shape neck with a 7.25″ vintage fingerboard radius and 2.0 mm small fretwire for an authentic old-school playing experience. The Edgeless™ rolled edges provide exceptional comfort, while the optional roasted Maple neck ensures long-term stability and reliability, especially crucial for a 5-string instrument.
• Vintage-Voiced Electronics: Equipped with Marcus Vintage-J Revolution pickups in ’70s spacing for that iconic warm and articulate growl. The electronics are paired with a streamlined Marcus Heritage-3 preamp (focused signal path without mid-control) and a push/pull active-passive switch for a straightforward, vintage-focused sonic palette.
• New Gen Style Hardware: Features the Vintage-S bridge and premium lightweight open-gear tuners to ensure a perfectly balanced feel on the strap. Aesthetic details like classic dot inlays, binding, and a Tortoise pickguard complete the vintage vibe, all built with the superior consistency of Sire’s New Gen manufacturing.

The Evolution of a Classic 5-String

The Sire Marcus Miller V7 Vintage New Gen 5-String sets a new benchmark for what a modern-vintage bass should be. By combining world-class hardware with a focus on traditional tone and playability, it offers 5-string players an instrument that is as reliable as it is inspiring. Elevate your performance with the perfect blend of heritage soul and modern precision.