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Sire Marcus Miller P8 5-String

$1,099.00
$1,099.00

SIRE'S SWAMP ASH PJ BASS

The standard PJ bass of Sire got even better with the Swamp Ash variant that now has the roasted hard Maple neck with the EDGELESS™ feature. Installed with Marcus Miller-approved hardware and electronics, you get the best of sound and experience. It comes with Sire official gig bag.


P BASS BODY & ROASTED MAPLE NECK

A solid body bass shape made of Swamp Ash preferred to produce defined midrange and strong low ends combined with the premium neck feature of an aged wood that can be achieved by the meticulous process called "torrefaction."

MARCUS MILLER SUPER-PJ REVOLUTION SET

A special combination of Marcus-signature humbucker and single coil pickups allowing precise expressions of both the clear bass and jazz bass tones.

MARCUS MILLER HERITAGE- 3 PREAMP

Composed of a 3-band EQ and a switch allowing you to have complete tonal control from the active or passive modes.

OFFICIAL SIRE GIG BAG

Comes included with the P8, providing premium protection and stylish convenience for your instrument wherever you go.




P8 CONTROL LAYOUT


1. Volume — Top Knob

Turn toward Open to increase the volume.
Turn toward Close to decrease the volume.
When turned fully in the Close direction, the volume will be muted.

2. Master Tone — Bottom Knob

Turn toward Close for a darker tone.
Turn toward Open for a brighter tone.

3. Pickup Balancer

The center position is the basic position. In this position, both the neck and bridge pickups are used equally.
Turn toward Neck to increase the neck pickup signal.
Turn toward Bridge to increase the bridge pickup signal.
When turned fully toward Neck, only the neck pickup is used.
When turned fully toward Bridge, only the bridge pickup is use.
Note: The following EQ controls work in Active Mode.

4. Treble

Turn toward Boost to increase the treble range.
Turn toward Cut to decrease the treble range.
The center position is the basic position.

5. Middle — Top Knob

Turn toward Boost to increase the middle range.
Turn toward Cut to decrease the middle range.
The center position is the basic position.

6. Middle Frequency — Bottom Knob

Use this knob to select the mid-frequency range affected by the Middle control.
Turning the knob changes the selected mid-frequency point.
The Middle Frequency control takes effect when the Middle control is boosted or cut.

7. Bass

Turn toward Boost to increase the bass range.
Turn toward Cut to decrease the bass range.
The center position is the basic position.

8. Active / Passive Switch

Use this switch to select between active and passive operation.
Set the switch to Active to use the onboard preamp and EQ controls.
Set the switch to Passive to bypass the active preamp and use a more natural passive sound.

Basic Use

For a balanced sound, set the Pickup Balancer in the center position and keep the EQ controls near the middle position.
To emphasize a brighter and tighter tone, turn the Pickup Balancer toward the bridge pickup and increase the Treble slightly.
To emphasize a warmer and fuller tone, turn the Pickup Balancer toward the neck pickup and increase the Bass slightly.
For more precise tone shaping, adjust the Middle Frequency first, then use the Middle control to cut or boost the selected frequency range.
Use Active mode when you want more control over the EQ.
Use Passive mode when you want a simpler and more natural tone.


 

BODY

Body Material: Swamp Ash
Body Shape: Sire Precision Bass Type
Body Color: NT (Natural), TS (Tobacco Sunburst), WB (White Blonde)


 

NECK

Neck Material: Roasted Hard Maple (Satin Finish)
Neck Shape: C-Shape
Scale: 34"
Fingerboard Material: Roasted Hard Maple, Edgeless™ (Rolled Fretboard Edges)
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
Frets: 2.4 mm Medium
String Nut: Bone Nut, 46mm width
Binding: 1 Ply Ivory
Inlay: White Pearloid Block
Neck Joint: Four Bolt Steel Square Plate


 

ELECTRONICS

Pickups: Marcus Super PJ Revolution Set
Preamp: Marcus Heritage-3 with Middle Frequency Control
Controls: Volume / Tone (Dual Pot) | Pickup Blender | Treble | Middle / Middle Frequency (Dual Pot) | Bass, Mini Toggle (Active / Passive)
Knobs: Aluminum Modern Type Black


 

HARDWARE

Bridge: New Marcus Heavymass II Bridge
String Spacing: 18mm
Tuning Gear: Premium Open-Gear
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Pickguard: Ivory Pearl


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