Saturday, November 9, 2024
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SIRE Marcus Miller V3 2nd Generation Bass Review


Today’s video is a full review of the Sire Marcus Miller V3 (2nd Generation) bass guitar. This video can serve as a guide for the bass’ key features. I also give you four demos and we discuss pros and cons, as well as whether I will be joining the Sire Revolution! More info…

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Chapters:
Studio Demo – 0:14
Introduction – 1:23
Feel Assessment – 2:42
Thump Demo – 4:49
Electronics Assessment – 7:20
Controls Explanation – 8:01
Active Electronics Demo – 8:54
Cons – 11:24
Rock Demo – 13:54
“Am I going to join the Sire Revolution?” – 15:33
Closing – 16:07

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46 thoughts on “SIRE Marcus Miller V3 2nd Generation Bass Review

  • Thanks for the review. You grind your teeth while playing like me. I got a therapy for that which worked.

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  • Always love your reviews. I have a new D5 4string (8lbs 2 ounces) and a new Sire V3 5 string (that weighs 7lbs 6 ounces?!?!?!) , and the tuners on both seem good to me, smooth and so far they hold well. Maybe they addressed that issue? I think the V3 body is mahogany. I dislike saying this but facts are facts; I've been playing Fender basses my entire life and Sire is kicking the new Fenders all over the field. This bass is tight! $469 ?!?!?!?!?! It literally rivals my former music man stingray special ($2400). BTW it's passive which I prefer. I've joined the Sire revolution. MY old Fenders can stay home now. Also; check out an MVP4-62…fantastic vintage style bass.

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  • Far out , thank you for the review . You played the hell out of it ! Just ordered my first bass at 63 years young . Play sax and blue guitar .

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  • I have owned the series 1 v7's and v3's and just bought the v3 series 2 and it really good. For the money it knocks squier VM into its place (which i have also owned) and i have to say with a few mods the v3 is the one. I replaced the bridge with a fender hi mass. Drilled holes right at the back of the channels and drilling the standard 5 screw pattern its just works. I will be updating the tuners soon just because, they aren't so bad but aren't so good either. I have followed sire with interest and cant really see the point of the uber expensive v9 , v10's

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  • Hey Rumblin, just bought this bass and it is great! My question to you is, How are the tuners different from vintage Fender? I don't get it… We put up with loosely goosey tuners on a vintage instrument but the Sire (identical to some Fender iterations) we call " pretty terrible ". I am going to buy some Musiclily as a backup.
    Jonathan

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  • I opened my black V3 on Father's Day and I hope to be able tp play it before the Giants make the playoffs. I have plenty of time ????.

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  • I got to pick one up Sunday and I could NOT believe the way it felt!!!! It was EFFORTLESS to pla. I could not believe how low the action was and had no buzz. it was like a dream bass

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  • Just picked one of these up today, I wasn't even intending to get one as I dont care for signature/artist basses or active controls, but its an incredible bass for the money. Once I figured out what all the knobs did, I couldn't believe the variety of tones and the preamp is killer. The pickups are excellent as well. Thin body, decent weight, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard with rolled edges (one of the nicest and most comfortable necks Ive ever played) bone nut, steel bridge…this thing is a steal for $399. Thats only $100 more than the junk Squier Affinity basses sell for. The V3 is better than any MIM Fender Ive owned or played and darn close to American made Fenders that sell for 4 times as much. I have zero complaints, awesome bass.

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  • Thank you! I'm a beginner and just picked up the v3 2nd Gen as my first full-size bass. It didn't come with any information about what the knobs do and there's not anything I can find on Sire's website. You explained it perfectly in 30 seconds.

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  • You always do a great job a reviews R man. I'm going to buy this exact one and color. What a great deal for the money and qaulity.

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  • Decided to take your advice and check out the V3 I am a how does it look first and how does it feel second those are deal breakers there are a few other requirements but those are the first two thanks for a well presented review

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  • Nice demo. I've been a Sire fanboy since I first purchased my V7 back in 2015 for $399. Nice to see they're back to offering an affordable model again, because prices have been creeping up. At one point, I had 3 Sires (Original V7, V7 vintage, and V7 fretless). Sold the fretless and original V7 and only have the V7 vintage now, my #1 gigging bass. I've been on the fence about whether or not to get the 2nd gen. model because there are a few things that I like and don't like about them. Like: rolled fretboard? (Not sure I care, as I never had any issues with the original V7 neck fretwork), punchier PUPs (definitely hear it), more color options, weight (they can run on the heavy side, my V7 was 10lbs). Don't like: higher price point on a V7 (so maybe a V3 is the ticket?), wooden battery compartment/pain in the ass to have to remove cover screws to replace batteries (the original two plastic flip up ones were junk, but I replaced mine for a couple I got on Amazon for $10 and they work fine), bridge: my original V7 came with an excellent heavy mass bridge. I see they're only using those on their higher end models now. Input jack: I had two die on me. But overall, there's no better active J made at this price point.

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  • I bought this exact bass, colour and all, a little over a year ago. I'm a novice bass player, but have been playing drums for 30 odd years. I love this guitar. I'd like to "upgrade", but I think that's the wrong word. I'll probably keep it and get something different, possibly even another Sire

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  • Excellent bass review. And when it was time to 'rock', you didn't automatically use a pick like so many other reviewers do.

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  • Hey Rumblin man, can I please ask, I was going to buy a squire classic vibe bass for $650 here in Australia when I was a anew Sire Marcus Miller 2nd gen V3 for sale for $720….. its not that much more money than the fender,,,,,, I want sometime that feels good and of course sounds good…. Is the Sire much better? Would the tuners be better on the classic vibe as they seem to get good reviews.?

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  • Man this covers everything I want to know about the bass and that tone is phenomenal for the price. Might just be ordering one today…

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  • The real weakness in the Sires is in the truss rod. Strips out and you really need to be aware of the humidity. Changes in the neck are pretty drastic plus the frets will start to stick out cutting the crap out of your hand. I had the frets filed on mine, the neck and bridge adjusted. Sold that sucker as soon as I got home. The five strings might do a little better but if you’re going to turn on the heat or air and have your bass out it would be much better to keep it in a hard case. I should also mention that I had a $2700 Mike Lull bass with medium strings on it. Tbe truss rod would not straighten the neck. Even with taking all the tension off the neck and clamping it down for two days wouldn't fix it. The only thing left to do would be to have the neck steamed. I which I had paid the extra $100 for the quarter sawn neck.

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  • Does anyone know whats the difference between the V3 and the V7? I would appreciate your response.

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  • the matching headstock looks so cool. unfortunately, they were out of stock and I had to get a white one instead. I really like your videos, keep it up, bro!

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  • Hi. Do you consider that spending more money on the V7 is justified?

    The electronics is the same in both models?
    What is your opinion about this?

    Thanks man.

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  • Great review! Would you suggest something like this over a Squier Classic Vibe 70’s Jazz Bass?

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  • for 3 months i didnt press on this video while I was going thru reviews on the sire V3… well this was very well reviewed and I regret not clicking sonner

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  • I'm not a bass player at all. But today I went out to get a cheap bass for recording. I compared an Ibanez Gio, a Squier P-bass, a Fender P-bass (out of my budget) and this Marcus Miller Sire. For my ears, this bass was the best, played the best, and was the most versatile (which I want for recording). I'm very happy with my purchase.

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