Sire V7 Alder-4 New Gen Tobacco Sunburst 4-string Bassguitar

Sire V7 Alder-4 New Gen Tobacco Sunburst LH – Left-Handed Flagship J-Bass

The Sire V7 Alder-4 New Gen Tobacco Sunburst LH brings the flagship model of Sire's Marcus Miller signature lineup to left-handed players. It is a 4-string J-style bass pairing a North American Alder body with a C-shape Hard Maple neck and an Ebony fingerboard. This New Gen edition refines the original V7 with a revised neck profile, updated electronics, and tighter weight consistency, making it a dependable choice for working bassists who want a punchy, articulate J-bass voice with active-passive flexibility.

A True Left-Handed Instrument, Not a Reversed Right-Hander

The body contour, neck, headstock, pickguard, and control layout are all built in left-handed orientation, so the knobs and pickup blender fall under the playing hand exactly where a left-handed player expects them. The specification is otherwise identical to the right-handed V7 New Gen, which means left-handed bassists give up none of the New Gen refinements – the same pickups, the same preamp, and the same hardware package.

Marcus Super-J Revolution Pickups and Heritage-3 Preamp

Two Marcus Super-J Revolution single-coil pickups are voiced for clarity, note separation, and dynamic response. The Marcus Heritage-3 preamp adds a sweepable middle-frequency control alongside treble and bass EQ, a pickup blender, and a push/pull active-passive switch on the bass knob, covering everything from vintage passive thump to modern scooped slap tones.

• Pickups: Marcus Super-J Revolution single-coil set – clear, articulate J-bass voicing
• Preamp: Marcus Heritage-3 with Middle Frequency Control – switchable active/passive via push/pull
• Controls: Volume/Tone, Pickup Blender, Treble, Middle/Middle Frequency, Bass (push/pull)

North American Alder Body – Balanced, Resonant Foundation

North American Alder forms the body, prized for its balanced midrange, clear low end, and light weight – qualities that suit fingerstyle articulation and aggressive slap playing alike. The Marcus Miller Jazz Shape (New Gen) contour improves upper-bout access and seated comfort over a traditional offset.

• Body Material: North American Alder – balanced response with clear lows and present mids
• Body Shape: Marcus Miller Jazz Shape (New Gen) – refined offset waist for improved ergonomics
• Body Finish: Tobacco Sunburst (TS) with 3-ply black pickguard and 1-ply ivory binding

C-Shape Hard Maple Neck with Edgeless™ Ebony Fingerboard

The C-shape Hard Maple neck delivers the firm, fast feel modern bassists expect, while the Ebony fingerboard adds a tight, articulate attack. Edgeless™ rolled fingerboard edges remove the sharp fret-end feel that distracts during fast passages, and Luminlay side dots keep position markers readable on dark stages.

• Scale Length: 864 mm (34") – classic J-bass string tension and feel
• Fingerboard Radius: 241 mm (9.5") – comfortable for both chord work and single-note runs
• Frets: 2.4 mm medium stainless steel fretwire – holds its crown over years of playing
• String Nut: Bone, 38 mm width – tight spacing for fast J-bass runs
• Neck Joint: Four-bolt steel plate – maximum coupling and sustain

Hardware and New Gen Refinements

The Marcus Miller Modern-S bass bridge with 20 mm string spacing improves sustain and tuning stability, while premium lightweight open-gear tuners reduce headstock mass and the neck dive that affects many J-style basses. Tighter weight consistency across New Gen production makes the instrument more predictable from piece to piece.

• Bridge: Marcus Miller Modern-S Bass Bridge, 20 mm string spacing
• Tuning Gear: Premium lightweight open gear, chrome hardware finish
• Inlay: White pearloid block with Luminlay side dots

Who Should Play This Bass

This bass suits left-handed players who need one dependable instrument for live performance, studio sessions, and rehearsal work – from fingerstyle grooves and slap to pick-driven rock parts. The push/pull active-passive switching means it stays usable even if the battery runs flat mid-set, which makes it a practical choice as a main gigging instrument.