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The Peak of J-style Performance





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Complete with a striking poplar burl top and stage-ready performance, the Marcus Miller V10 5-string bass epitomizes Sire’s dedication to low-end excellence. This bass begins with a lightweight foundation of swamp ash coupled with a solid poplar burl top, a top-tier tonewood combo rarely seen at Sweetwater that’s sure to enrapture both the eyes and ears of any audience. Dual Marcus Super-J Revolution pickups dish out ultra-articulate J-style growl in spades, emboldened with the sonic versatility of a Marcus Miller Heritage-3 preamp system. On the opposite end, the V10 sports a classic “C”-shape hard maple neck and fingerboard, equipped with Sire’s Edgeless design for a friction-free feel. You also get a sustain-enhancing Marcus Heavymass II bridge and premium open-gear tuners. Sitting at the peak of Sire’s J-style offerings, it’s no surprise that the Marcus Miller V10 is a superlative instrument, all but guaranteed to become the crown jewel of your bass collection!





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Heritage-3 preamp system unlocks unlimited sonic potential





No matter what styles of music you play, you'll definitely appreciate the Marcus Miller V10'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 bass’s tone. Per Marcus’ own preferences, the bridge in this instrument 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.





Swamp ash and poplar burl body





This stunning Sire will make a splash at your next gig, thanks to its premium tonewood pairing of a lightweight swamp ash body and a jaw-dropping solid poplar burl top. First, swamp ash is an endlessly sought-after tonewood for both basses and guitars for its lightweight feel and crisp high end, resulting in a somewhat more articulate sound than your typical alder-bodied bass. A solid slab of poplar burl sits atop the alder foundation ? an utterly otherworldly-looking timber that beams with dazzling figures and intricate patterns. Collectively, the Sire V10’s 2-part body supplies superb sustain, resplendent resonance, and an attention-demanding aesthetic that’s bound to light up the stage.





Sire Marcus Miller V10 5-string Bass Guitar Features:


Lightweight swamp ash body topped with a gorgeous slab of solid poplar burl


Hard maple neck in a classic “C” profile


9.5-inch hard maple fingerboard studded with 20 medium frets, then finished off with Sire’s Edgeless treatment for a smooth, sleek feel


Dual Marcus Super-J revolution pickups with ’70s spacing unleash an assault of ultra-articulate J-style growl


Heritage-3 preamp system offers exacting sonic control over your signal


Marcus Heavymass II enhances sustain and string-to-body resonance


Lock-tight premium open-gear tuners