Sire | Marcus Miller | GB5 | Electro Acoustic Bass

The Sire Marcus Miller GB5 bass guitar is designed for an acoustic sound and its main purpose is to reproduce the rich resonance and upright bass tones from chambered bodies. For anyone looking to play smooth jazz or wishing to pursue unplugged bass music, then the GB5 is an excellent choice. It is available in 4-string, 5-string and fretless options.

• Comfort and elegance - Sire’s Edgeless™ fretboard design features rolled, smoothened edges for a superior feel and playing experience.
• Vividx-B preamp - A Piezo pickup under the saddle and a 3-band EQ allow you to tailor the finer nuances of the instrument’s sound.
• Acoustic bass body - Beautifully constructed from Mahogany and Solid Spruce, this guitar beams with style and sophistication.

Signature acoustic bass body

The body of the Sire Marcus Miller GB5 is made up of Mahogany, with a Solid Spruce top to really give off those acoustic aesthetic vibes. This is connected to a 3-piece Mahogany neck with a rolled Rosewood fretboard for easier glide.

Tailor your sound

Installed in all Marcus Miller GB5 bass models is a Piezo pickup, situated under the saddle, and a 3-band EQ (for Treble, Middle and Bass) and phase switch. This setup allows players to adjust the sound of their instrument to suit any performance .

Body

• Body Material: Mahogany with a Solid Spruce Top
• Body Shape: Marcus Miller Acoustic Bass Shape
  

Neck

• Neck Material: Mahogany 3-pc
• Neck Shape: C-Shape
• Scale Length: 34”
• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood Edgeless™ (Rolled Fretboard Edges)
• Fingerboard Radius: 12”
• Number of Frets Total: 20 (2.4mm Medium)
  
• Inlay: White Pearloid Dot
• Neck Joint: Four Bolt Bushing

Electronics

• Pickup: Vividx-B (Piezo Pickup Under Saddle)
• Controls: Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass, Phase Switch

Hardware

• Bridge: Sire Acoustic Bass Bridge
• Tuning Gear: Premium Diecast Gear
• Hardware Finish: Chrome
• Pickguard: None