Sire Marcus Miller V3 4-string Review

Early Review

I haven't had a lot of time with it, I picked up, played a little and promptly came down with COVID and haven't had a lot of energy to play. From what little I've seen, this bass plays and sounds WELL above its price point. I already own a Sire H7 semi-hollow body guitar and prefer it to my Fenders and Gibsons, 2 of which are vintage. Sire continues to amaze me with the quality… read more for the price - I have an L7 on order and can't wait to get it.

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Never expected this type of quality or sound

I'm speechless this is a super high quality instrument I had no idea that these were going to be this nice the tonal quality on this is just absolutely blows me away this is the first active base I've ever owned and I've owned about seven bases now this is by far better than any of them I wanted a heavy one so mine weighs almost 10 lb it's great that you can go through and get lighter… read more weight bodies or heavier weight bodies I did not know that that was a pleasant surprise I always want a heavy Bass

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Just Beginning

I played a variety Wind Instruments from Elementary School all the way through High School. Graduated and Life got in the way. Decades later, I decided I needed Music back in my life, at the Personal level. After several attempts with other instruments, I chose Guitar, only to be sidelined by injuries. Finally decided to give the Electric Bass a go and I'm on my way. AJ helped me… read more to firm up my choice and decisions and currently I'm awaiting my new New Bass Amp, to go with my Stunningly Beautiful Sire Marcus Miller V3 4-string Mohagany Bass. When I took it to a local music store to purchase a case, befitting the quality of my new guitar, the salesman could barely keep from ( figuratively drooling over it ). He was excited that it was a Version 2 and complemented me on my choice. Only need a few more little items and it'll be complete. As soon as I can, I'll update this review, but so far, I've done some practice fingering, playing through my rather powerful Randall Guitar Amp. AJ, I promise I'm keeping the volume low, so I don't Blow any speakers or Internals. I LOVE This Bass Guitar and look forward to doing it justice. As soon as I no longer sound like the very basic beginner I am with a String Instrument, I'll update this review. To anyone looking for a solid, well built, and Simply Stunningly Beautiful Bass Guitar, I'd have to say .. What's Holding You Back!?? Take the Plunge ! Pull the Trigger ! and get yourself one !! you'll be glad you did because this Bass sounds every bit as good as it looks !!!!

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Ridiculously Fun Bass

Been playing pro bass since the late 70's. Been a strong lover of my first love Ric and my Fenders of course . My wife found this bass on SW and passed it by me . If Mr Miller had anything to do with this axe then it was worth a try for this money. Holy cow is it fun. Slap happy , excellent action and a quality active pickup punch..... basically feel free to attack anyway you want… read more with the desired effect . Ive dialed in Marcus sounds, Geddy sounds and great slap sounds . Very balanced output. Cant say enough for this money. I love when my every note is expressed just a bit different than the one before it if I so choose and this bass delivers that in spades. Sire did it right with this line. The higher end ones must be sick as hell cause this is not a high end bass by any means but performs like one indeed.

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Awesome Bass!

I got this bass to use for recording, as I am generally a guitarist. I had read quite a bit about the Sire basses and guitars and had seen many You Tube videos. I was looking for a cost effective instrument that would be of quality, without being too cost prohibitive. I settled on this one and WOW, it is amazing for the price! Not only is it active, but it is passive as well, so… read more many sounds and vibes can be had from this bass. I would say this is not just a beginners or intermediate type bass, but one that could be used gigging for sure. Sweetwater has been my go to for years now and I will tell you that they really took care of me with this bass. It was packed nicely and setup to play right out of the box. Just a few tweaks and it played like I wanted it to. Very comfortable and solid. Stays in tune perfectly. Shout out to Dan Van Amerongen, my sales rep! Thank you again! Randy

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Totally Impressed

I've had my V3 for about a week and so far I've been really, really impressed and I'm not impressed by much nowadays. I have 2 other "beginner" basses and this one is leaps and bounds above either of my other 2. They're great in their own right, but this is now my baby...Ms Miller. I highly recommend this to anyone wanting a great bass.

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Excellant Bass !

Have a good friend who lives in another state that gifted this bass to me. He and i both have played bass many years and he said these are so good im sending you one. Hes right! Ive owned many basses and starting out since the late 60s primarily played a Fender Precision. I had a Fender Jazz in the 80s i just didnt really bond with. Then later i had 2 more Fender Mexico and Sguire… read more jazzes that just didnt bond either. Maybe it was the little extra weight or tone or feel , i dont know? But when i got this Sire v3 it blew me away with active electronics , ez playing neck , ez on the shoulders , great looks, its got it all. I can use it active or not and sounds equally good in different ways to me and i can adjust it where the volume can be the same active or not. I also breifly owned an early Stu Ham Fender that was active and this bass is much better than that.

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