• Home
  • Sire Marcus Miller D5 4-String Fretless Bass Guitar in Butterscotch Blonde
Home

Sire Marcus Miller D5 4-String Fretless Bass Guitar in Butterscotch Blonde

Featuring Roasted Maple Neck, Rolled-Edge Fingerboard & Marcus Vintage D-Bass Pickup

This product is unavailable

This product is not currently available.

This product is not currently available.

SKU: SIRED5FLA4BB

Product Description

The D5 is an original Sire bass guitar design, joining the acclaimed Marcus Miller lineup. Taking heavy inspiration from vintage '50s instruments, Sire's no-frills D5 model has plenty of old-school charm with its timeless T-shaped body and solid-body construction — pumping out classic low-end tones via a lone, middle-mounted single-coil pickup.

Further noteworthy appointments include a rock-solid roasted Maple neck, a fretless fingerboard with rolled edges, open-gear tuners, a genuine bone nut and brass bridge saddles. Available at a fantastic price-point to boot, like all Sire instruments, the D5 is an elegantly-crafted bass that perfectly blends traditional allure with modern refinement.

youtube video thumbnail

Iconic T-Shaped Body

Sire's D5 model boasts a North American Alder body that guarantees a tight, balanced sound with plenty of upper mid-range projection — serving as the perfect tonal foundation for the punchy pickup. A generous belly-cut allows the instrument to rest comfortably against you in standing or sitting positions, making the D5 a practical stage or studio workhorse.

Roasted Maple Neck

Many modern high-end instruments come equipped with roasted Maple necks, yet Sire has somehow managed to fit its affordable D5 with one — providing you with a truly premium look! "Roasting" is a process that's used to remove all of the natural moisture retained by a tonewood, which ultimately darkens the material and makes it far less vulnerable to warping when exposed to varying climates. This means that the D5's neck is incredibly stable — vastly improving tuning stability.

Marcus Vintage D-Bass Single-Coil Pickup

A proprietary 'Marcus Vintage D-Bass' single-coil gives the D5 a bold and authoritative voice. Crisp and articulate without sacrificing low-end warmth, this surprisingly-versatile pickup rewards all playing styles with an inspiring and expressive tone that blossoms when amplified loud.

High-Quality Hardware

Hardware can be an afterthought for some guitar companies, but Sire has made sure that every detail is executed to perfection with its D5 bass. Sporting a beautifully-machined 'Marcus Vintage D-Bass' bridge with brass saddles, this essential design boosts note resonance for a responsive feel and piano-like sustain. A set of Sire 'Premium Open-Gear' tuners put a contemporary spin on this classic-looking bass, engineered to reduce the likelihood of tuning slips.

Specifications

Body

  • Body Material: North American Alder
  • Body Shape: Sire D Series

Neck

  • Neck Material: 1-Piece Roasted Hard Maple
  • Neck Profile: C-Shape
  • Neck Joint: 4-Bolt Steel Square Plate
  • Scale Length: 34"
  • Fingerboard Material: Roasted Hard Maple (with Rolled Edges)
  • Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
  • Inlays: Black Dot
  • String Nut: Bone (42mm)

Electronics

  • Pickup: Marcus Vintage D-Bass Single-Coil
  • Controls: Volume, Tone

Hardware

  • Bridge: Marcus Vintage D-Bass (with Brass Saddles)
  • Tuners: Premium Open-Gear
  • Control Knobs: Metal
  • Hardware Finish: Chrome
Elliot Stent author picture

Written by Elliot Stent

Finance available at checkout for orders £300+

How do I use instant finance?

It's simple! Just add the products you want to your basket and click the "Checkout" button in your basket. Go through the checkout process and tick the "Finance" option under "Select Your Payment Method". You can then choose which finance term you'd like to apply for, and change your deposit if you wish.

At the end of the checkout you'll be taken to the V12 Finance web site. This is where your finance application is processed. Assuming your application is accepted you'll be able to place your deposit and confirm your order right there.

Then, your order will come through to Andertons and we'll send you the goods. Get approval before 3pm and we'll send your order out the same working day (stock permitting) for next working day delivery!

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.

Read More About Online Finance

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.