Available August 2024
The Korean company Sire has made fame fast and in a short period of time. And not just because Marcus Miller linked himself to the company; Sire nailed it in terms of build and sound quality. At this pricepoint, these basses are truely impressive and just no-brainers! For those who love the traditional J and P sound, Sire will tick your boxes, but at the same time, their active instruments are just as modern as they are versatile.
U7 is the full-scale version of our acclaimed short-scale bass, U5. Featuring a lightweight streamlined body and introducing closed pickups and a new preamp, it encompasses elements that the younger generation would appreciate. Its sleek design, comfortable playability, and a clean modern sound akin to studio-grade quality make it an excellent choice for frequent traveling musicians.
A normal scaled bass body made of slim carved Alder producing its lightweight feature that is not only suited for younger generations but also for traveling musicians. A special combination of Marcus-signature humbucker and single coil pickups allowing precise expressions of both the clear bass and jazz bass tones. Composed of a 2-band EQ along with volume and balance controls allowing players to have complete tonal control, producing sound suited to their taste.