Sire V9 Alder 4-String Electric Guitar Overview:

CORE TECHNOLOGY FOR GOOD SOUNDMARCUS HERITAGE-3SIRE preamp is a perfect example that represents our technology and philosophy integrated into our instruments. With multiple tone controls, you can have total command in finding and getting the tone you want. The use of 18v battery enables the player to attain unaltered natural sound with strong and powerful output. With 3 band EQ, the player can have versatility in sound that can be suited for all occasions of music sessions. All models come with option for active and passive setting. Even in the passive mode, volume, tone, pickup balancer is fully functional, giving the player more controls for the tone in any mode.All models also come with sweepable midrange control option that Marcus Miller advocates as a must have option. The middle frequency control knob allows the player to set sound frequency anywhere between 80Hz~2kHz. This option will be very handy in finding the desired sound.PICK-UP SETMarcus Miller Premium Jazz Bass pickup set is an upgraded pickup version made with USA coil in order to reproduce the traditional vintage jazz bass sound. This pickup is made with fiber bobbin and alnico 5 magnets and also USA coil magnet wire that is also made in US. Marcus Miller Premium Jazz Bass pickup sets offer players to experience a rich and strong original vintage jazz bass tone.JAZZ BASS TYPEJazz bass type is the industry standard bass model with its signature vintage sound.This is an all around bass that is suitable for fingering, slap and all techniques and style of playing. With both classic and modern feel and design, this new bass can produce the desired sound for any genres of music from soft to strong metal grunge music.Solid Maple Top + Quilted VeneerThe top plate of the body is covered with Solid Maple Top and Quilted Veneer over the Alder/Ash body. The Solid Maple Top produces a rich, clear, and vibrant tone. In addition, the sharp and luxurious wood pattern of the Quilted Veneer has improved the quality of the design. Curved TopThe SOLID MAPLE TOP of the area where the player’s arms touches the edge of the body is designed with a Curved Top, giving the player more comfort and stability during their performance.NORTH AMERICAN ALDERA popular choice for most bass guitars is the North American Alder. Other basses at this price range commonly use Basswood or Agathis tone wood but Sire Guitars chooses the traditional North American Alder which is known for its strong clear full-bodied sound, with beefy mids and excellent lows that is perfect for the traditional jazz bass sound.STABLE AND ACCURATE SOUND WAVE TRANSFERMarcus Miller SIRE V9 bass is equipped with newly designed Marcus Miller SIRE Bridge which is specially developed with Marcus Miller’s request. This bridge has the characteristics of vintage jazz bass with heavy mass saddle. This combination produces a rich and punchy sound. New Marcus Miller Bridge is a string-thru body bridge mechanism that allows for more tighter, accurate and stable tone.SOUND UPGRADENut is one of the most important parts of the guitar that influences the performance, playability, and tone of the instrument. Depending on the quality of the material and elasticity, the nut can improve the sound or degrade the sound. Although bone nut is more costly and harder to work with, it is considered to deliver more balanced, clearer and smoother tone than plastic or eurite material.EBONY FINGERBOARDEbony fingerboard is made with very dense wood that delivers clear, crisp and well rounded tones.V9 SPECBody