Sire became famous for releasing basses supervised by Marcus Miller. (Titles omitted)

The quality of the guitars and basses they manufacture is extremely high, and they have gained widespread support not only from Marcus Miller fans but also from a broad audience.

This is the V3-5, a classic JB-style bass from their latest "New Generation" model.

It boasts high quality while keeping the price down.

The body is made of mahogany.

Indonesian mahogany has an ideal weight and rich tone for musical instruments, and has become a highly valued wood by many brands in recent years.

The stable supply of such high-quality materials in Indonesia makes it one of the most logical locations for high-quality instrument manufacturing.

The neck is made of 34-inch scale hard maple, and the fingerboard is rosewood.

The fingerboard features an edgeless finish with rounded edges, fitting the style of players who seek smooth fingering.

Most players will likely have a positive impression of this specification.

The pickups are the Marcus Standard J-Revolution Set.

This improved version uses Alnico magnets instead of ceramic magnets, resulting in warmer midrange, smoother treble, and improved dynamics, bringing it closer to the sound of higher-end Sire models.

The preamp is the Sire Standard 2-Band Preamp.

The 2-band EQ allows for more intuitive and speedy tone shaping.

With a rich midrange as its base, the sound features tight, low-end bass and sharp, sparkling treble, reminiscent of Marcus Miller's playing style.

It is particularly well-suited for percussive slap techniques and 16th-note fingerstyle playing where attack is important.

This bass is a perfect match not only for classic styles like Marcus Miller's, but also for styles that want to control the wide range of a 5-string bass and the functionality of an active bass with a practical balance.

SPECIFICATION

-BODY-
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Shape: New Marcus Miller Jazz Type
Body Color: TS (Tobacco Sunburst), AWH (Antique White), Midnight Blueburst, MLG (Mild Green), CAR (Candy Apple Red), BK.S (Black Satin)

-NECK-
Neck Material: Canadian Hard Maple with Tint Finish
Neck Shape: C-Shape
Scale: 34""
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood with Edgeless™ (Rolled Fretboard Edges)
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5""
Frets: 2.4mm Medium
String Nut: Natural Bone 46mm width
Inlay: White Pearl Dot
Binding: None

-ELECTRONICS-
Pickup: Marcus Standard J-Revolution Set
Preamp: Sire Standard 2-Band Preamp
Controls: Volume / tone, blend, treble, bass (Push/Pull for passive mode)
Knobs: Plastic Jazz Type in Black
-HARDWARE-
Bridge: Marcus Standard Bass Bridge with Body Thru Hole
Tuning Gear: Standard Open Gear
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Pickguard: 3-Ply Black / White / Black

-CASE-
Gig Bag

Delivered after being adjusted for easy playability by GIB's craftsmen.

Accessories: Gig bag, warranty card, wrench, pickup fence

Text: Kaigo Kawami

Inspector: Kawami

Product Photos: Muragishi

GIB 3-Month Warranty Included

(Warranty is only valid for purchases made in Japan)

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