Sire Marcus Miller Alder 5-String Active Bass Guitar Antique White, P7N A5/AWH

The Sire P7N A5 5-String Active Bass in Antique White blends classic precision-style aesthetics with modern electronics and extended-range performance. Designed for players who need tonal flexibility and dependable stage presence, this model delivers both vintage authority and contemporary control.

The Antique White finish, paired with tortoise pickguard and elegant binding, gives the instrument a refined, timeless appearance.

Body

• Body Material: North American Alder

• Body Shape: Sire P-Type (Precision Style)

• Finish: Antique White

• Pickguard: Tortoise

• Binding: 1-Ply Ivory

Alder provides balanced response with strong low-end foundation and articulate mids, ideal for versatile musical applications.

Neck

• Neck Material: Roasted Hard Maple 

• Neck Shape: C-Shape (New Generation)

• Scale Length: 34"

• Fingerboard: Ebony with Edgeless™ Rolled Fretboard Edges

• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"

• Frets: 2.4 mm Medium Stainless Fret Wire

• Nut: Bone

• Nut Width: 47.5 mm

• Inlays: White Pearloid Block

• Neck Joint: Four Bolt Steel Plate

The roasted maple neck enhances stability and resonance, while the ebony fingerboard provides a fast, articulate response. Stainless frets ensure durability and consistent performance over time.

Electronics

• Pickups: Marcus Super-PJ Revolution Pickup Set

• Preamp: Marcus Heritage-3 with Middle Frequency Control

• Controls:

  • Volume / Tone (Dual Pot)

  • Pickup Blender

  • Treble

  • Middle / Middle Frequency (Dual Pot)

  • Bass

  • Mini Toggle (Active / Passive Mode)

• Knobs: Black Aluminium

This configuration allows seamless switching between traditional passive punch and modern active tonal shaping, covering everything from vintage warmth to aggressive modern clarity.

Hardware

• Bridge: Marcus Miller Modern-S Bass Bridge

• Tuning Gear: Premium Lightweight Open Gear

• Hardware Finish: Chrome

The Modern-S bridge enhances sustain and tuning stability, while lightweight tuners improve balance and comfort.

Performance Overview

The 5-string layout extends low-end capability with a clear, defined low B, while the PJ pickup configuration ensures tonal flexibility across genres.