Marcus Miller | How Sire Basses came along | Thomann

The Sire Marcus Miller Basses are played and loved by basists all around the world. But how did it all begin? Marcus Miller tells the story of his collaboration with sire and how his own bass line was developed. Also Marcus explains why he mostly plays 4-string basses and how he managed to make his 4-string sound like a 5-string...

Interesting bits and pieces:

0:00 Introduction
0:29 Marcus Miller Intro Jam
2:08 How Sire Marcus Miller Basses started & Concept
3:08 Playing a Sire for the first time
3:27 Preamp and Electronics
4:14 Choosing between Sire and Fender
5:00 Talking Bass Sound in the Studio
6:16 Marcus' First Bass
6:36 Does Marcus Miller play 5-string?
7:01 Downtuning a 4-string Bass
8:30 Anthony Jackson and the 5-string Bass
10:24 Marcus' muting technique for slapping
11:18 How the Marcus Miller Basses evolved
12:57 Relationship with Sire & Different Bass Models
14:56 New Models in the future?
16:24 Sire QC process
17:20 Thanks and Goodbye

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[svartsjokolade]

Could listen to Marcus telling stories for hours on end!

[latenight]

Not so expensive but good quality... I love this philosophy

[nathaniellollis]

Marcus Miller is the BADDEST bassman on the PLANET!!!! And he's just a straight up cool and down-to-earth dude. I also agree with Obie that, I could listen to Marcus telling of his experiences in music for HOURS!!!!

[EkaRaka]

I own the Sire V7 1st generation, with his signature on the back. And I'm happy with it. I love the way Marcus Miller plays and his personality. No matter which bass he plays, it always sounds good.
The key is "Skills" not how expensive the instruments are.

[Jiggie-itst]

I Bought my "FIRST" Sire Marcus Miller bass, and absolutely love it! I also own the Fender, Marcus Miller jazz bass. The " Sire, is a 5 string" the Fender " MM" is a 4 string.
I also own a Ivory, white & gold, Musician Stingray 5, and an upright. The Sire, is an absolute blast to play, and the pre-amp, is straight " Sick ". The price! Is unbelievable.
Thank you, Marcus.
I'm 68, and have been playing, since 14 yrs old.
Peace, always be with you.

[keithkenyon]

Can confirm. Bought one of the first 5 strings they made. Fantastic instrument for the money. I'll never get rid of mine. I own basses that literally cost 3 to 4 times more than the Sire and the Sire sounds just as good. Plan on buying another by the end of summer.

[masterquan]

Pulled out my V7 5 string played on it. Right out of the box it was Intune and sounded fantastic. First time ever had one out of the box play this well.

[bassmanchristian]

He is still this nice, gentle and grounded guy I first became aware of on "Tutu". I have a Sire V3 2nd Ed. but now thinking to add a M2 2nd Ed. Unbelievable basses for the worth of money!

[Olivier_Debats]

I had the chance to meet Marcus Miller twice, before and after a concert, once at the Seine Musicale in Paris and once at the Blue Note in New York. How not to be surprised by the fact that this great artist with his worldwide fame and his talent can remain so accessible, attentive and coupled with great kindness?
Certainly a great lesson to give to artists whose emerging success goes to their heads !
My choice fell on the Sire U5 short scale, an excellent choice for learning the bass when you are a complete beginner !

[NacekO]

Love Marcus, such a cool dude and an amazing bass player. Bought the M7 last yera and I couldn't be happier.

[eloyreveronrizzo]

Wow, his passion is contagious. And I'm so glad he partnered with Sire, gotta be a tough move to move away from Fender in order to pursue something like this. I already admired him as a musician, but now he definitely got my respect as a person,

[instrumentenfreak]

super unterhaltsames Interview. Marcus könnte ich stundenlang zuhören ... egal ob er spielt oder Geschichten erzählt. Nice.

[jamesmunro]

What Marcus said about other musicians buying these is exactly why I bought one haha! Guitar player by trade and knew just having a bass would be useful. Picked up a version 2 v7 and now I can't put it down.

[Sphynx]

Can confirm. I had a USA Fender jazz, but then I got a Sire V7 to have a backup - long story short: the Fender now has a new owner.

[shea]

Thanks to Mr.Miller and Thomann.I tried a Miller V7 and loved the sound.Unfortunately I got a shoulder injury..so Im expecting my new U5 short scale next week.Also, hoping it sounds as good as it looks.I think it will.Thanks again.

[paulvanwal]

Thanks Marcus Miller and Thomann, a nice Story ! Music is Magic ! 💕💕💕

[midnightmix]

I bought the first V7 2nd gen that came into sweden. Sounds, feels and looks great!

[EverywhereisHE]

The M series is like a work of art!
Trans Blue M7 is mesmerizing.💙❤️💙🎼🎶

[jeffbriggs]

Great video! Marcus is "must-listen-to" bass player with a wealth of knowledge presented in a classy way. Thanks!!!

[peterjanjanin]

I played one of these beside an Elrick Expat evolution that cost about 3000 CDN and I can honestly say I was thoroughly impressed and just might get the Sire instead