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Sire Marcus Miller P5 Alder-4 Tide Pool

Description

Essential Information About the Sire P5 Alder-4 "Tide Pool" Bass

  • Authentic Precision Tone: Marcus "Vintage-Fat" pickup with a P character, ideal for deep lows and present mids.
  • Comfort and Stability: roasted maple neck with a "C" profile for quick playability and excellent tuning stability.
  • Simple and Effective Controls: passive Volume/Tone electronics to shape the sound without altering its character.
  • Proven Construction: North American alder body, chrome hardware, and tortoise pickguard for a vintage look.

In the Sire x Marcus Miller Line

Born from the collaboration between Sire and Marcus Miller's specifications, the P5 Alder-4 condenses the aesthetics and functionality of a modern Precision-style bass designed for playing. It relies on classic luthiery choices (alder + maple) and streamlined passive electronics to deliver a reliable sound both on stage and in the studio.

Who Is It For, and Which Styles?

Accessible to beginner to advanced bassists, this 4-string long scale bass suits fingerstyle, pick playing, and palm-muting. It excels in rock, pop, soul, funk, and R&B, where a solid foundation, immediate punch, and clear presence in the mix are sought.

The Sound

The Precision-style split-coil "Marcus Vintage-Fat" pickup delivers round lows, a well-structured midrange, and smooth highs. Alder provides balance and useful neutrality in the upper mids, while roasted maple adds definition and attack. With the simple duo of Volume and Tone, you can go from an old-school thump (tone rolled off) to a more modern and articulate sound (tone open), featuring clear sustain and excellent dynamic response.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

- 4-string long scale 34" bass string set (standard gauge 45-105) to maintain tension and intonation.
- Precision/Jazz 4-string case or gig bag (34" long scale) for a secure fit.
- Wide strap (5 cm or wider) for better comfort, and a clip-on tuner compatible with any bass headstock.

Technical Specifications

Body

  • Wood: North American alder
  • Shape: Sire P Bass type
  • Bridge: Marcus Miller Vintage-S
  • Hardware: chrome finish
  • Pickguard: tortoise shell
  • Finish: "Tide Pool"

Neck

  • Wood: roasted maple (neck) / roasted maple (fingerboard)
  • Profile: "C"
  • Scale length: 34" / 864 mm
  • Fingerboard radius: 9.5" / 241 mm
  • Frets: medium 2.4 mm
  • Nut: bone 42 mm / 1.65"
  • Inlays: black dots
  • Neck/body joint: steel plate, 4 screws
  • Binding: none

Electronics

  • Pickup: Marcus Vintage-Fat Precision Revolution (split-coil type P)
  • Configuration: 1 x P
  • Preamp: passive
  • Controls: Volume, Tone
  • Knobs: chrome metal

Miscellaneous

  • Tuners: Premium Open-Gear
  • Strings: 4-string, 34" long scale
Brand reference number: MM620
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