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Sire’s Take on the King of Sting





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The Marcus Miller Z3 5-string bass guitar is Sire’s top-class throwback to the stinging sound of the late 1970s, capturing the gritty, aggressive bite of an all-time low-end classic. Starting with a lightweight mahogany body in a well-balanced Z-Bass carve, the Z3 sports an assortment of vintage-inspired appointments, including an oval-shaped pickguard, swooping control plate, oversized bridge-position humbucker, and rock-solid Standard MM bridge. The hard maple neck’s “C” profile offers a fast, speedy, and supremely comfortable feel. Meanwhile, the matching hard maple fingerboard’s Edgeless treatment, 12-inch radius, and 22 medium-jumbo frets form a fitting foundation for all manner of fingerboard heroics. You also get an active Marcus Heritage-3 preamp system, complete with a 3-band EQ for exacting tonal precision. Whether you’re a dedicated slapper or simply seeking a rock-solid all-rounder for your next gig, the Sire Marcus Miller Z3 is ready to take the mantle!





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Straight out of the late 1970s





Based on one of the most iconic bass guitars of the 1970s and beyond, the Sire Marcus Miller Z3’s mahogany body provides unfettered access to the upper frets and a comfortably balanced double-cut composition. From the oval-shaped pickguard to the swooping metal control plate, the Z3 wears its inspiration with pride ? right down to the single oversized bridge-position humbucker, fittingly dubbed the Sire Standard MM pickup. It’s all finished off with a rounded forearm contour that Sweetwater bassists love for its ability to fight off fatigue during marathon gigs and sessions.





Fast-playing “C”-profile neck





Whether you’re picking up the bass for the very first time or a longtime touring veteran, choosing a bass that feels comfortable in your hand is imperativeLuckily, the Sire Marcus Miller U3 boasts a classic “C” profile maple neck, a classic among both guitarists and bassists revered for its ability to accommodate players of all styles and backgrounds. A matching hard maple fingerboard studded with high-performance medium-jumbo frets sits atop the neck. Best of all, the Z3’s neck is finished with Sire’s Edgeless rolled fingerboard edge treatment for a sleek and supple feel from the first fret to the 22nd.





Heritage-3 preamp system unlocks unlimited sonic potential





No matter what styles of music you play, you’ll definitely appreciate the Marcus Miller Z3’s amazing tonal range. It’s equipped with a Heritage-3 active/passive preamp system, allowing you to get as surgical with your tone as you like. Leave it in passive mode, and you’ll have control over master volume and master tone, as well as a pickup blend control for dialing in the perfect balance of thump and bark. Engage active mode, and you’re rewarded with three bands of EQ that make it easy to cement your place in the mix.





Sire Marcus Miller Z3 5-string Bass Guitar Features:


Sire’s take on a legendary late-1970s bass guitar classic


Lightweight mahogany Z-Bass body style offers a balanced feel, with a comfortable neck heel carve and belly contour


Hard maple neck in a classic “C” profile


12-inch-radius hard maple fingerboard complete with 22 medium-jumbo frets, finished off with Sire’s Edgeless treatment


A single bridge-position Standard MM humbucker dishes out a clear, aggressive bite that’s sure to please slap-heavy bassists and fingerstyle players


Marcus Heritage-3 active preamp unlocks a versatile 3-band EQ for superior tone-shaping potential


Rock-solid Standard MM bridge and standard open-gear tuners