Sire V3-4 New Gen Tobacco Sunburst 4-string Bassguitar

Sire V3-4 New Gen Tobacco Sunburst — Marcus Miller-Designed J-Style Bass

The Sire V3-4 New Gen Tobacco Sunburst is a 4-string solidbody electric bass co-designed with jazz-funk legend Marcus Miller, delivering the classic J-style playing experience at a price that surprises players. Built around a mahogany body, a bolt-on Canadian hard maple neck, and a rosewood fingerboard, this model brings refined New Gen ergonomics and an Edgeless rolled-edge fingerboard to a price-conscious tier. The Tobacco Sunburst satin finish gives the bass a vintage-correct look that suits both stage and studio settings. This instrument is the right choice for players who want Marcus Miller's signature warm, articulate voice without vintage-reissue pricing.

What Sets the V3 New Gen Apart

Two upgrades push this bass above its predecessor: the simplified Sire Standard 2-band preamp with push/pull active-passive switching, and the new Alnico-magnet Marcus Standard J-Revolution pickup set. The Edgeless rolled fretboard edges and tinted maple neck finish are details more commonly found on instruments costing several times as much.

Mahogany Body and Hard Maple Neck — Classic J-Bass Foundation

The mahogany body gives the V3 New Gen a warm, woody acoustic voice with a balanced midrange, while the bolt-on Canadian hard maple neck adds snap and clarity to the attack. Together, these tonewoods produce the kind of full-spectrum response that suits slap, fingerstyle, and pick playing alike.

• Body Material: Mahogany — warm, resonant foundation with classic J-style asymmetric shape
• Neck Material: Canadian Hard Maple with Tint Finish — bright attack and stable feel under the hand
• Rosewood fingerboard with Edgeless rolled edges — smooth, dark-sounding playing surface that removes the sharp fretboard corner

C-Shape Neck with Edgeless Fretboard — Comfortable for Long Sessions

The optimized New Gen C-shape neck profile and 9.5" fingerboard radius deliver a modern, fast feel that works equally well for chord work and fast single-note lines. Edgeless rolled fretboard edges remove the sharp corner that typically bites the player's thumb during long gigs.

• Scale Length: 864 mm (34") — standard J-bass tension and familiar string spacing
• Fingerboard Radius: 241 mm (9.5") — flatter than vintage, easier bending and chording
• Natural bone nut at 38 mm width — comfortable spacing for both fingerstyle and slap techniques

Alnico Pickups and 2-Band Preamp — Active/Passive Tone Shaping

The Marcus Standard J-Revolution pickup set uses Alnico magnets rather than ceramic, producing warmer mids and smoother highs with improved dynamic response. Adding treble and bass EQ in active mode, the Sire Standard 2-band preamp also includes a push/pull knob that switches instantly to passive operation for vintage-style clarity.

• Pickups: Marcus Standard J-Revolution single-coil set (Alnico magnets) — articulate J-style voice with warm mids
• Preamp: Sire Standard 2-band EQ with push/pull active/passive switch — flexible tone shaping on stage
• Marcus Standard Bass Bridge with body thru-hole and Standard Open Gear tuners — solid sustain and stable intonation

Who Should Play the V3-4 New Gen

The Sire V3-4 New Gen Tobacco Sunburst is the right choice for intermediate and advanced players who want a flexible J-style instrument with both active and passive tones, without paying vintage-reissue prices. It suits musicians exploring jazz, funk, soul, gospel, and rock styles who need the classic J-bass voice with modern ergonomic refinements. Beginners stepping up from a starter instrument will find the C-shape neck and 9.5" radius forgiving, while gigging players will appreciate the push/pull active/passive flexibility for adapting to different stage setups. Studio work benefits from the Alnico pickup warmth, which sits well in a mix.

Sire and Marcus Miller — Accessible Pro-Level Bass Design

Sire has built its reputation by partnering with high-profile bassists to deliver professional-feeling instruments at accessible prices, and the Marcus Miller signature line is the centerpiece of that philosophy. The V3 New Gen represents the latest evolution of that collaboration, refining the original V3 with new pickups, a simplified preamp, and Edgeless comfort features. Marcus Miller's involvement ensures the bass reflects his signature warm, articulate playing style.