Marcus Miller V1 Antique White

The Marcus Miller V1 is a four-string electric bass that combines the classic Jazz Bass design and Sire's philosophy for musicians seeking a comfortable, simple, and affordable instrument. Its mahogany body is paired with a hard maple neck featuring a C profile and a rosewood fingerboard with Edgeless edges, providing a pleasant playing feel from the very first practice sessions.

Its two Sire Basic J pickups and fully passive electronics deliver the defined, versatile sounds characteristic of this configuration. Thanks to its independent volume controls for each pickup and the overall tone, it’s easy to tailor its response to different styles without needing complex electronics.

• Series: V Series
• Model: V1
• Number of strings: 4
• Body shape: Marcus Miller Jazz Shape
• Body: Mahogany
• Neck construction: Bolt-on neck with a four-screw steel plate
• Neck: Hard maple
• Neck profile: C
• Fingerboard: Rosewood with Edgeless rounded edges
• Fingerboard radius: 241 mm (9.5")
• Scale length: 864 mm (34")
• Nut width: 38 mm
• Nut: Bone
• Number of frets: 22
• Fret type: Medium, 2.4 mm
• Inlays: Dots
• Bridge pickup: Sire Basic J
• Neck pickup: Sire Basic J
• Pickup configuration: JJ
• Electronics: Passive
• Controls: Neck pickup volume, bridge pickup volume, and master tone
• Bridge: Sire Basic Bass Bridge
• String spacing: 20 mm
• Tuning machines: Sire Basic Open Gear
• Pickguard: Black three-ply
• Hardware: Chrome
• Finish: Antique White

V1 Series

The Marcus Miller V1 series is the gateway to Sire’s V Series bass lineup. Designed for beginners, students, and educational institutions, it offers a comfortable, reliable, and easy-to-use Jazz-style bass. It retains signature elements like the Edgeless fingerboard with rounded edges, combined with simple passive electronics and a build focused on delivering excellent value for money.

Our Opinion

We would recommend the Marcus Miller V1 for someone starting to play bass who wants a comfortable and straightforward instrument but prefers to avoid overly limited entry-level models. Its traditional approach allows beginners to focus on learning, practicing, and developing good technique without dealing with too many controls.

It can also be a great choice for students, music schools, or guitarists looking for a first bass for recording and experimentation. Especially suitable for those seeking a classic, adaptable sound across various styles, with a highly competitive quality-price ratio within the beginner range.