Marcus Miller Z3-4 Silver Sparkle

The Sire Z3 delivers deep, satisfying bass tones thanks to its active EQ, making it ideal for musicians seeking a humbucker sound with rhythm. Featuring the new Z-bass body with an oval pickguard, a hard Edgeless maple neck, and detailed electronics and hardware, this model is considered one of the best in value for money.

• Body: Mahogany
• Bolt-on neck: Maple
• Edge-free fingerboard: Rosewood
• Black dot inlays on the fingerboard
• Neck profile: "C"
• Fingerboard radius: 12"
• Scale length: 34"
• Nut width: 42 mm
• Bone nut
• 22 Medium Jumbo frets
• Pickup: 1 Sire Standard MM humbucker (bridge)
• Electronics: Marcus Heritage-3 preamp
• Controls: Volume, treble, midrange, and bass
• 3-layer black pickguard
• Sire Standard MM bridge
• Open-gear tuning machines
• Chrome hardware
• Color: Silver Sparkle

The electronics and hardware configuration provides a broader tonal range and a more defined sound design, delivering the kind of feel and sound quality typically found in higher-end basses.

An active 3-band preamp shapes the instrument’s clean audio balance, allowing access to a range of tones from classic to contemporary.

This is a new Sire bass body design with a rounded forearm contour, inspired by an iconic 70s bass model featuring a defined lower cutaway. Made from mahogany, it is designed to meet the aesthetic and sound needs of both traditional and modern musicians.

Series Z3

This series is the most modern from the brand, aimed at bassists seeking a contemporary design and versatile sound. Its appearance is more aggressive and eye-catching than other series, with angular lines and prominent visual details. Built with high-quality materials, it’s designed for comfortable playing in various situations.

In sound, the Z3 is characterized by its active electronics and extensive tonal adjustment capabilities. It covers a wide range of styles thanks to its clear, powerful response. It’s a series geared toward players looking for a modern, flexible bass with strong presence both in the studio and on stage.

About Sire USA

Based in the United States, Sire manufactures instruments across all price ranges with highly professional quality and finishes, always maintaining a highly competitive standard. They describe themselves as: "Our bass guitars are made for our friends to delight in playing yet with a professional sound quality".