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SKU: VER2P7A4TS

Product Description

The Sire Marcus Miller P7 is the ultimate versatile, vintage-style bass and this Version 2 model improves on that winning formula. The P7 is essentially a P-Bass with an added Jazz bridge pickup giving you the best of both worlds in one bass!

Version 2 retains the exceptional preamp and reliable quality but adds a few improvements such as re-designed pickups, matte-finish necks, flatter fingerboard radii and more!

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Body and Neck

This P7 has an alder body which gives it a well-rounded tone and a comfortable weight that won't hurt your back while gigging.

Sire have made a number of changes to the neck of the Version 2 P7s to make for an overall more comfortable playing experience. The fingerboards are now ebony which provides a smooth, natural-feeling playing experience and some say it adds a bright, snappy tone.

The fingerboard radius has been changed to 9.5-inch which makes fretting notes more comfortable and the neck now has a matte finish which feels great in the hand and helps you to move up and down the neck with ease.

Re-designed Pickups

The P7 Version 2 features new and improved Marcus Miller Super Precision/Jazz Advanced Pickups. These pickups have been completely re-designed for a clearer, higher resolution sound. These pickups, in combination with Sire's much-praised active preamp, result in an articulate, open-sounding bass.

History of Sire Marcus Miller Basses

Sire guitars are the company that build the now famous Marcus Miller basses. Marcus Miller himself is a world-renowned jazz and funk bassist with some of the best bass chops on the planet. And he's worked with Sire instruments to make basses that are affordable but far exceed their price point in terms of feel, style and above all, sound.

How do they do this? Unlike a lot of other guitar companies that outsource their work, Sire own the factory where their basses are built. This means firstly that they can cut costs but secondly, have full control of the quality of instrument that comes out of the workshop. This allows them to oversee the entire process.

And, Sire instruments are doing good in the world by taking a share of the corporations profits and giving back to society. They have founded schools in Cambodia and Laos and teaching music to children.

Specifications

Body

  • Material: North American Alder
  • Shape: Sire Precision Bass Type

Neck

  • Material: 1 Piece Hardmaple
  • Shape: C-Shape
  • Scale: 34”
  • Neck Joint: 4 Bolt Steel Square Plate

Fingerboard

  • Material: Ebony
  • Radius: 9.5”
  • Frets: Medium, 20 Frets
  • String Nut: Natural Bone 38mm width
  • Binding: 1 ply Ivory
  • Inlay: White Pearloid Block

Electronics

  • Pickups: Marcus Super Precision Advanced (Neck) + Jazz Advanced (Bridge)
  • 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)
  • Knob: Modern Black Plastic

Hardware

  • Bridge: Heavy Mass Standard
  • Tuning Gear: Sire Premium Open-Gear
  • Hardware Finish: Chrome

Customer Reviews

4.4

7 reviews

Value

Looks

Durability

Sound

Mr. Steve Ringham30th Nov 2020

I wanted an upgrade to a 25 year old Squier Affinity P Bass. So the Sire P7 gave me a familiar feel in the hand but better. The profile and finish is much nicer. I had modified my bass over the years, so the SIre's sound was initially different but due to the dual active & passive setup, I was able to dial in my old sound, and a lot more, easily. Definitely a worthwhile upgrade and definitely worth the money. Just waiting now for this ****** virus to go away so I can start gigging again and use this lovely bass in earnest!

Value 5Looks 4Sound 5

Trusted Customer3rd Sep 2020

Lovely Bass - warm, rich sound

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Mr David Wright10th Apr 2020

I've had this for almost a month now The rave reviews I'd read about it were spot on. I'm only a beginner on bass, but this feels like it's going to be a long term friend. :)

Value 5Looks 5Durability 5Sound 5

Trusted Customer5th Apr 2020

Wanted an affordable yet solid PJ bass that would offer both passive and active modes and feels great to play. This Sire P7 truly delivers and looks stunning as well. It came set up just right out of the box and there's nothing to complain about at this price point at all. Yes the plastic knobs feel a bit cheap but everything else feels great. Even the writing on the headstock feels premium as the lettering is reflective under a high gloss lacquer...

Value 5Looks 5Durability 4Sound 5

Mr Stephen Hall13th Dec 2019

This is a great bass, at a very competitive price. In passive mode, the pick-up blend and tone roll-off give you a good range of tones: Add in the active circuit, and the range of workable tones increases hugely. The slim neck is a pleasure to play, and the finish is overall very good. A cracking bass!

Value 5Looks 4Sound 4

Trusted Customer5th Mar 2019

Second Sire that I had to return due to faulty electronics. Sire won’t get a third chance from me. Fender is the way to go.

Mr Simon Duffy1st Feb 2019

This is my first 'proper' bass guitar and I couldn't be happier. The build quality is excellent and although the intonation needed a tweak, the set up was pretty much spot on out of the box. The neck is particularly nice, with a satin finish, playing really smoothly. Soundswise, I am really impressed with the dynamic range. With everything set flat, in passive mode, you can go from a full, fat tone through to more biting tones just by changing your string attack, all the way up to a really resonant and grooving slap tone, without changing any settings. Dialling in each pickup (P neck and J bridge) gives more range, and then you add in the active circuit and the tonal possibilities are very broad indeed. I'm not a bass player, but I have picked up a small UK tour with a tribute band for a rather famous female member of the 27 club, and I can say that I have absolute confidence that this bass will stand up to the demands that will be placed on it. And, you know, for £480, you really can't go wrong.

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Who can apply for finance?

You must: spend over £300, be at least 18 years of age, have been a UK resident for 3 years or more, be able to make repayments by Direct Debit, be in regular employment (minimum of 16 hours per week) including self-employment, or in permanent residence with your partner who is in regular employment.

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Andertons Music Company's Registered Office: 58-59 Woodbridge Road, Guildford, GU1 4RF. Andertons Music Company acts as a credit broker and not a lender and only offers credit products from Secure Trust Bank PLC trading as V12 Retail Finance. Not all products offered by Secure Trust Bank PLC are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Andertons Music Company is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, firm registration number 716155. Credit provided subject to age and status.