Essential Information About the Sire Marcus Miller P5 Alder-5 "Tide Pool" Bass
- 5-string passive Precision-style bass: North American alder body, roasted maple neck and fingerboard for stability and attack.
- Marcus Vintage-Fat Precision Revolution pickup, simple Volume/Tone controls to go from an "old school" tone to more modern textures.
- C-shaped neck profile with 9.5" radius for comfortable finger playing, whether picking or slapping; 47.6 mm nut ensuring precise low B.
- Vintage-S bridge, open-gear tuners, and tortoise pickguard under an elegant Tide Pool finish.
The Sire P Series: The "Precision" DNA According to Marcus Miller
Designed in collaboration with Marcus Miller, the P5 represents Sire?s interpretation of the Precision-style bass, here in a 5-string version with an alder body. It favors the effective simplicity of passive electronics, the comfort of a roasted maple neck, and craftsmanship designed for both stage and studio, at a price and with specifications that make it a reliable choice in the range.
Who Is It For and What Styles?
Versatile and immediately familiar, the P5 Alder-5 suits
intermediate to advanced bassists seeking a reliable 5-string. Ideal for soul, funk, rock, pop, R&B, or gospel, it delivers a clean and clear low end, with a solid low B for deep chords and strong lines. The minimalist controls allow quick tonal adjustments live or in the studio.
Sound
The Precision-style (split-coil) pickup delivers a full midrange and firm attack, with no noticeable noise, while the
alder provides a balanced foundation and neutral upper mids that are easy to shape. The
roasted maple neck and fingerboard enhance note definition and sustain. With its
34" scale length, Medium 2.4 mm frets, and
Vintage-S bridge, the P5 offers healthy sustain and reliable intonation. Open, the tone emphasizes clarity and punch; closed, it produces a vintage muffled grain perfect for anchoring the mix.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To get the most out of this 34" long scale 5-string, choose a
5-string long scale string set (typical gauge 45-130, nickel or steel), a
standard 5-string long scale bass gig bag/case, a comfortable
strap 5 to 8 cm wide, a
clip-on tuner, and a
6.35 mm instrument cable (straight or right-angled). These accessories are universally compatible with a 34" 5-string electric bass.
Technical Specifications
Body
- Body: North American alder
- Shape: Sire P Bass style
- Pickguard: Tortoise
- Finish: Tide Pool
Neck
- Neck: Roasted maple
- Profile: C-shaped
- Fingerboard: Roasted maple
- Scale length: 34" / 864 mm
- Radius: 9.5" / 241 mm
- Frets: Medium 2.4 mm / 0.09"
- Nut: Bone 47.6 mm / 1.87"
- Inlays: Black dots
- Neck joint: Steel plate, 4 screws
- Binding: None
Electronics
- Pickups: Marcus Vintage-Fat Precision Revolution (Precision type)
- Preamp: Passive
- Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone
- Knobs: Chrome metal
Miscellaneous
- Bridge: Marcus Miller Vintage-S
- Tuners: Premium Open-Gear
- Hardware finish: Chrome
- Number of strings: 5
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