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| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
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Key Features
The Sire Marcus Miller V5 5 String Bass, Vintage White is a passive five-string bass for players who want vintage-inspired sound and feel. Its North American alder body is paired with a roasted hard maple neck and fingerboard, giving you a traditional material combination with a carefully treated neck. Rolled fretboard edges add extra comfort, helping the neck feel smooth in your hands during longer playing sessions. For your sound, the Marcus Vintage J-Revolution pickup set provides classic jazz-style character, while separate neck and bridge volume controls let you balance the pickups to suit your playing. A master tone control keeps further adjustments simple. And with a 34-inch scale, C-shaped neck, bone nut, and Marcus Miller Vintage S bridge, the V5 combines practical playability with vintage-focused specifications.
Product Ref: 390088
The V5 keeps its electronics straightforward, giving you direct control over its passive sound. The Marcus Vintage J-Revolution pickup set is paired with individual volume controls for the neck and bridge pickups, so you can quickly adjust their balance. A single master tone control then lets you shape the overall character without navigating additional controls or an onboard preamp. This uncomplicated layout makes it easy to find your preferred setting and get back to playing — particularly useful if you want a bass centred around traditional passive operation.
A roasted hard maple neck and fingerboard give the V5 a distinctive foundation for your playing. The maple undergoes a torrefaction process designed to achieve characteristics associated with aged wood, fitting neatly with the bass's vintage-focused design. Rolled fretboard edges also help create a comfortable feel beneath your fretting hand. Add the C-shaped neck profile, 9.5-inch fingerboard radius, and 2.4mm medium frets, and you have a neck designed around familiar, approachable dimensions. The 34-inch scale provides a full-size playing platform across all five strings.
The North American alder body gives the V5 a traditional starting point that complements its passive electronics and vintage-style hardware. Its Marcus Miller jazz-type body shape keeps the design rooted in a familiar bass format, while the Vintage White finish is contrasted by a three-ply black pickguard. Black square block inlays and single-ply black binding continue that visual theme along the roasted maple fingerboard. Chrome hardware completes the look, giving you a five-string bass that carries its vintage influence through both its construction and aesthetics.
The V5 uses a Marcus Miller Vintage S bridge alongside premium open-gear tuners, giving you a hardware setup designed around its traditional character. A 46mm five-string bone nut provides spacing for the extended string layout, while the neck is secured using a four-bolt steel square plate. Black jazz-style control knobs keep operation clear and complement the pickguard, binding, and block inlays. Together, these details make the V5 easy to get acquainted with if you prefer straightforward hardware, passive controls, and the added range of a fifth string.
