Sire Marcus Miller Alder 5-String Active Bass Guitar Tobacco Sunburst, P7N A5/TS

The Sire P7N A5 5-String Active Bass in Tobacco Sunburst combines classic P-style design with modern electronics and extended low-end performance. Built for players who require tonal flexibility without sacrificing traditional character, this model delivers punch, clarity, and dynamic control.

The Tobacco Sunburst finish, complemented by tortoise pickguard and ivory binding, reinforces its timeless, professional aesthetic.

Body

• Body Material: North American Alder

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

• Finish: Tobacco Sunburst

• Pickguard: Tortoise

• Binding: 1-Ply Ivory

Alder ensures balanced tonal response with focused lows, defined mids, and smooth top-end clarity.

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 increases stability and resonance, while the ebony fingerboard provides fast response and articulate attack. Stainless frets ensure durability and consistent performance.

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 warmth and modern active shaping, covering a wide tonal spectrum from vintage groove to contemporary punch.

Hardware

• Bridge: Marcus Miller Modern-S Bass Bridge

• Tuning Gear: Premium Lightweight Open Gear

• Hardware Finish: Chrome

The Modern-S bridge improves sustain and stability, while lightweight tuners enhance balance and comfort.

Performance Overview

The 5-string layout provides a clear, controlled low B while maintaining articulation across the full register. The PJ pickup configuration ensures versatility across genres.