Description
Designed for bass players who seek more modern and groovy humbucker sounds from their instrument, the Sire Marcus Miller Z3 certainly doesnt disappoint in that respect. While it shares a similar sound profile with the P models, the Z series can attain deeper lows and groove, and is available in two types the Z3 and the Z7, with 5-string and fretless variants.
Key features
Comfort and elegance – Sires Edgeless fretboard design features rolled, smoothened edges for a superior feel and playing experience.
Heritage-3 (no mid-frequency) preamp – An active 3-band preamp that can be used to shape the audio balance of the guitar.
70s-inspired shape and feel – The rounded forearm contour and defined lower cutaway hark back to a classic era for bass.
High-end hardware and electronics
The hardware and electronics configuration of the Marcus Miller Z3 bass guitars, which includes Standard MM pickups, bridge and open gear tuners, provides a wider range and more defined sound design. You get the feel and sound quality usually found in higher bass guitar tiers.
Signature Heritage-3 preamp
Installed throughout the Z3 range of bass guitars, the Marcus Miller Heritage-3 (no mid-frequency) is an active 3-band preamp for shaping a clean audio balance from the instrument. This preamp provides access to a host of different tones, from classic to contemporary.
Sire Z-Bass body
All Marcus Miller Z3 bass models feature the new Sire Z body shape, with a rounded forearm contour that was inspired by the defined lower cutaway of iconic bass guitars from the 1970s. Crafted from Mahogany, the Z3 is sure to complement the look and sound requirements of both traditional and modern players.
Specifications
Body
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Shape: Sire Z-Bass Shape
Body Finish: Blue
Neck
Neck Material: Hard Maple
Neck Shape: C-Shape
Scale Length: 34
Fingerboard Material: Hard Maple Edgeless (Rolled Fretboard Edges)
Fingerboard Radius: 12
Number of Frets Total: 22 (2.7mm Medium Jumbo)
String Nut: Bone, 42mm width
Inlay: Black Dot (Maple FB) or White Dot (Rosewood FB)
Neck Joint: Five Bolt Steel Plate
Electronics
Pickups: Sire Standard MM Pickup Set
Preamp: Marcus Miller Heritage-3 (No Mid-Freq)
Controls: Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass
Knobs: Metal Dome Knob
Hardware
Bridge: Sire Standard MM Bridge
Tuning Gear: Standard Open Gear
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Pickguard: Mint Green
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