Marcus Miller V1 Black

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, straightforward, and affordable instrument. Its mahogany body pairs with a hard maple neck featuring a C profile and a rosewood fingerboard with Edgeless rounded edges, providing a comfortable playing feel from the very first practice sessions.

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

• 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: 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 size: Medium, 2.4 mm
• Inlays: Dot markers
• 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: Three-ply black
• Hardware: Chrome
• Finish: Black

V1 Series

The Marcus Miller V1 series is the entry point into Sire’s V Series bass family. Designed for beginners, students, and educational institutions, it offers a comfortable, reliable, and easy-to-use Jazz-style bass. It retains signature features like the Edgeless rounded-edge fingerboard, combined with simple passive electronics and a build designed to provide excellent value for money.

Our Opinion

We would recommend the Marcus Miller V1 for someone starting out on bass who wants a comfortable and simple instrument but prefers to avoid overly basic models. Its traditional approach allows players to focus on learning, practicing, and developing good technique without dealing with too many controls.

It can also be a good choice for students, music schools, or guitarists looking for an affordable first bass for recording and experimentation. It is especially suitable for those seeking a classic, adaptable sound across various styles, offering an excellent quality-price ratio within the beginner range.