Sire V7 Alder-5 New Gen Antique White 5-string Bassguitar

A 5-String J-Bass Refined for Modern Players

The Sire V7 Alder-5 New Gen Antique White is a full-size 5-string J-style bass that refines the original V7 with a redesigned neck profile, updated electronics, and tighter weight consistency. A North American Alder body, roasted hard maple neck, and ebony fingerboard deliver the balanced, articulate response J-bass players expect. This model is the right choice for working bassists who want Marcus Miller's signature tone and modern playability refinements at a price well below boutique-tier instruments.

What Sets the New Gen V7 Apart

New Gen refinements go beyond a simple refresh. The neck carries Edgeless™ rolled fingerboard edges and 2.4 mm medium stainless steel frets, while Luminlay side dots improve stage visibility. Premium lightweight open-gear tuners reduce neck dive, and the Marcus Super-J Revolution pickup set has been re-voiced for clearer note separation. The Marcus Heritage-3 preamp retains its signature Middle Frequency Control for precise midrange sculpting.

Alder Body and Bolt-On Construction

North American Alder gives the V7 New Gen its balanced tonal character — warm low end, clear midrange, and a present but never harsh top end. The bolt-on four-bolt steel plate neck joint keeps the construction familiar and serviceable, while the Marcus Miller Jazz Shape (New Gen) body offers refined offset contours.

• Body Material: North American Alder — balanced warmth and clarity
• Construction: Bolt-on, four-bolt steel plate — solid coupling for sustain
• Hardware Finish: Chrome with tortoise pickguard — classic J-bass visual identity

Roasted Maple Neck and Ebony Fingerboard

The roasted hard maple neck is dimensionally stable against humidity and temperature changes, with a darker vintage-inspired aesthetic. Combined with the ebony fingerboard — prized for its tight grain, fast attack, and articulate response — the result is a neck that feels both stable and fast under the fingers.

• Neck Material: Roasted Hard Maple — stable with a vintage look
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony — tight grain, fast attack, articulate note definition
• Fingerboard Radius: 241 mm (9.5") — modern curve for comfortable chording
• Nut Width: 46 mm — comfortable spacing for 5-string playing

Marcus Super-J Revolution Pickups and Heritage-3 Preamp

Two Marcus Super-J Revolution single-coil pickups cover the classic J-bass layout, and the Marcus Heritage-3 preamp adds a 3-band EQ with a sweepable Middle Frequency Control. Pulling the bass knob engages passive mode for a backup tone if batteries fail mid-set.

• Pickups: 2 Marcus Super-J Revolution single-coils (SS) — voiced for clarity and dynamic response
• 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)
• Bridge: Marcus Miller Modern-S Bass Bridge, 18 mm string spacing

Who Should Play This 5-String J-Bass

Built for bassists who need a dependable 5-string J-bass for live performance, studio sessions, and rehearsal work, this instrument suits players moving up from a 4-string who appreciate the low B string's tightness, the rolled fingerboard edges that reduce hand fatigue, and the active EQ that adapts to any mix. The V7 Alder-5 New Gen is the right choice for gigging musicians, session players, and serious students who want Marcus Miller's signature tone-shaping flexibility in a modern, road-ready package.

The Sire and Marcus Miller Collaboration

The Sire Marcus Miller V7 series is the result of a long-running collaboration between Sire and legendary bassist Marcus Miller, designed to bring Miller's signature tone and feel to a wider audience. The New Gen update delivers boutique-tier features — sweepable midrange, stainless steel frets, roasted necks, and Edgeless™ fingerboard edges — at a price working musicians can afford.