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Sire V3 5 New Gen 5-String Bass Guitar in Candy Apple Red
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SKU: V35CAR-2
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Product Description
The Sire V3-5 New Gen Bass in Candy Apple Red is a modern five-string workhorse designed in collaboration with Marcus Miller, offering huge tonal flexibility and slick playability at a price that suits working players and ambitious beginners alike. With upgraded Alnico pickups, a simplified yet powerful 2-band preamp and a more comfortable neck and body profile, this latest generation V3-5 is built to keep up with everything from first rehearsals to serious stage work.
Under the eye-catching Candy Apple Red finish you get a solid mahogany body for a warm, full low end, paired with a Canadian hard maple neck and rosewood fingerboard featuring Sire’s Edgeless rolled fretboard edges for a smooth, broken-in feel. The new tinted neck finish adds a touch of classic style, while the active/passive electronics and intuitive control layout make it easy to dial in everything from vintage thump to bright, modern slap tones.
Whether you are locking down the groove in a soul band, exploring extended low-end in modern worship or tackling complex fusion lines, the V3-5 New Gen gives you the sound and feel of a far more expensive instrument. The upgraded Marcus Standard J-Revolution pickups deliver a warmer, more expressive response, while the simplified 2-band EQ lets you shape your tone quickly without getting lost in endless tweaking.
With its comfortable C-shape neck, 34 inch scale and reliable hardware, the Sire V3-5 New Gen Bass Guitar in Candy Apple Red is a versatile, gig-ready five-string that rewards players who want inspiring tone and playability without breaking the bank.
New Gen Neck and Body Comfort
The V3-5 New Gen features slightly refined neck and body profiles that sit more naturally against your body and in your hand. The comfortable C-shape Canadian hard maple neck, combined with the smooth Edgeless rolled fingerboard edges, reduces fatigue during long rehearsals and gigs, helping you play faster, cleaner lines with less effort.
Simplified 2-Band Preamp
Sire’s updated Standard 2-Band preamp focuses on treble and bass, giving you the most useful tonal shaping options in a simple, intuitive layout. This makes it quick and easy to move from deep, rounded lows to bright, cutting slap tones, so you spend more time playing and less time tweaking.
Upgraded Alnico Pickups
The Marcus Standard J-Revolution pickup set uses Alnico magnets for a warmer, more musical sound with enhanced dynamics. You get a rich, expressive response that captures the nuances of your playing, from subtle fingerstyle to aggressive pick attack, making the bass feel more alive under your hands.
Active/Passive Flexibility
The updated control layout replaces the old coil tap with a push/pull switch on the bass control to toggle between active and passive modes. This gives you the security of a passive backup sound if you need it, plus the option to choose between classic, straightforward tones and more sculpted, powered sounds at the pull of a knob.
Features
- Refined New Gen Neck - The C-shape Canadian hard maple neck with tinted finish and Edgeless rolled fretboard edges offers a smoother, more comfortable feel, helping you play longer sets with improved accuracy and less strain.
- Simplified 2-Band Active Preamp - The Sire Standard 2-Band preamp focuses on bass and treble, giving you fast, effective tone shaping without overcomplicating the control layout, ideal for quick adjustments on stage or in the studio.
- Alnico Marcus Standard J-Revolution Pickups - Upgraded Alnico magnet pickups provide a warmer, more expressive voice with better dynamics, delivering everything from tight, punchy lows to articulate mids and clear highs.
- Active/Passive Push/Pull Control - The push/pull bass control lets you switch instantly between active and passive operation, offering both modern, sculpted tones and classic, straightforward sounds in a single, flexible instrument.
Specifications
Body
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Body Shape: New Marcus Miller Jazz Type
- Colour: Candy Apple Red (CAR)
Neck
- Neck Material: Canadian Hard Maple with Tint Finish
- Neck Shape: C-Shape
- Scale Length: 34"
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood, Edgeless Rolled Fretboard Edges
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
- Frets: 2.4 Medium
- String Nut: Natural Bone
- Nut Width: 46mm (5-string)
- Inlay: White Pearl Dot
- Neck Joint: None specified
Electronics
- Pickups: Marcus Standard J-Revolution Set
- Preamp: Sire Standard 2-Band Preamp
- Controls: Volume/Tone, Blend, Treble, Bass (push/pull for passive mode)
- Knobs: Plastic Jazz Type in Black
Hardware
- Bridge: Marcus Standard Bass Bridge with Body Thru Hole
- Tuning Gear: Standard Open Gear
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
- Pickguard: 3 Ply Black/White/Black
