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SireMarcus Miller V9 Swamp Ash 4-String Bass Natural

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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

A 4-string, bolt-on Jazz Bass-style instrument pairing swamp ash construction with Marcus Miller Super-J Revolution pickups, Heritage-3 3-band EQ, and active/passive switching.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Players seeking a Jazz Bass Double-Cut body shape
  • Players who use fingering, slapping, and other bass techniques
  • Players wanting 3-band EQ controls with selectable active/passive operation
  • Players looking for a 34-inch-scale, 4-string bass

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Players who need a case included with the instrument
  • Players seeking a different string count
  • Players who do not want a Jazz Bass-style J-J pickup configuration

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Sire Marcus Miller V9 Swamp Ash 4-String Bass Natural construction detail

Detail 01

Marcus Miller Super-J Revolution Pickup Set

The supplied description identifies premium Jazz Bass pickups with USA plain-enamel coil.

Detail 02

Heritage-3 3-band EQ with mid frequency

The bass has treble, middle/mid-frequency, and bass EQ controls.

Detail 03

Rolled fretboard edges

The description says the rounded edges provide a firmer, more natural grasp.

Detail 04

String-through-body available

The supplied specifications state this option is available.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01A case is sold separately.
  2. 02The instrument has a 34-inch scale, 1.5-inch nut width, and 20 frets.
  3. 03Its control layout includes a blend control, stacked EQ controls, and an active/passive mini toggle.
  4. 04A Jazz Bass pickup cover and wrench are included.
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Is this bass active or passive?

It has a Heritage-3 3-band EQ and a mini toggle for active/passive operation.

02What pickups does it use?

It uses a Marcus Miller Super-J Revolution Pickup Set in a J-J configuration.

03What is included?

A Jazz Bass pickup cover and wrench are included; the case is sold separately.

04What are the core playing dimensions?

It has a 34-inch scale, 1.5-inch nut width, 9.5-inch fretboard radius, and 20 frets.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

2 detailsPickups & controls
Special electronics
Heritage-3 / 3 band EQ with Mid Frequency
Pickup Configuration
J-J
5 detailsPlayability
Number of Frets
20 frets
Scale Length
34 in. (863.6mm)
Number of strings
4 strings
Number of frets
20 frets
Number of Strings
4 strings
14 detailsBody & build
Bridge Type
Fixed Bass Bridge
Body Type
Solid Body
Country of Origin
Indonesia
Color
Chrome
Body Material
Swamp ash
Top Material
Solid Maple Top with Quilted Maple Veneer
Neck finish
Natural (Satin)
Neck Wood
Hard Maple
Body wood
Swamp ash
Neck wood
Hard Maple
Fingerboard Material
Ebony Radius: 9.5 in. (241mm) Fret size: 2.4mm Medium Number of frets: 20 frets Inlays: White Pearloid Block Nut Width: 1.5 in. (38mm) Body Body shape: Jazz Bass Double-Cut Body type:  Solid Body Top wood: Solid Maple Top with Quilted Maple Veneer Body wood: Swamp ash Body finish: BRB (Gloss) Controls Control layout: (master volume, tone 1, and tone 2) Master Volume/Tone(stack), Blend, Treble, Middle/Mid-Frequency(Stacked), Bass, 1 mini toggle SW(Active/Passive) Hardware Bridge type: Fixed Bass Bridge Bridge design: Marcus Heavy Mass STD Bridge Tuning machines: Sire Premium Open Gear Color: Chrome Other Number of strings: 4 strings Special features: String Body Thru Available Case: Sold separately Accessories: (included with instrument) Jazzbass Pickup cover, Wrench Country of origin: Indonesia
Body Shape
Jazz Bass Double-Cut
Top wood
Solid Maple Top with Quilted Maple Veneer
Body finish
BRB (Gloss)
1 detailsSize & weight
Scale length
34 in. (863.6mm)
29 detailsOther
Configuration
J-J
Neck shape
C type
Nut Width
1.5 in. (38mm)
Color
Chrome
Korena Special
false
Tuning machines
Sire Premium Open Gear
Joint
Bolt-On
Brand
SIRE
Bridge
Marcus Super-J Revolution Jazz Single Bridge
Control layout
(master volume, tone 1, and tone 2) Master Volume/Tone(stack), Blend, Treble, Middle/Mid-Frequency(Stacked), Bass, 1 mini toggle SW(Active/Passive)
Body shape
Jazz Bass Double-Cut
Radius
9.5 in. (241mm)
Inlays
White Pearloid Block
Active EQ
Yes
Case
Sold separately
Accessories
(included with instrument) Jazzbass Pickup cover, Wrench
Special features
String Body Thru Available
Tier
new
Fret size
2.4mm Medium
Neck
Marcus Super-J Revolution Jazz Single Neck
Category Source
detail
Bridge design
Marcus Heavy Mass STD Bridge
Active or passive
Passive
Material
Ebony
Body type
Solid Body
Country of origin
Indonesia
Bridge type
Fixed Bass Bridge
Source Id
site51500000273579
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