Marcus Miller P7 Swamp Ash 5ST Bass Guitar Overview:CORE TECHNOLOGY FOR GOOD SOUNDMARCUS HERITAGE-3SIRE preamp is a perfect example that represents our technology and philosophy integrated into our instruments. With multiple tone controls, you can have total command in finding and getting the tone you want. The use of 18v battery enables the player to attain unaltered natural sound with strong and powerful output. With 3 band EQ, the player can have versatility in sound that can be suited for all occasions of music sessions. All models come with option for active and passive setting. Even in the passive mode, volume, tone, pickup balancer is fully functional, giving the player more controls for the tone in any mode.All models also come with sweepable midrange control option that Marcus Miller advocates as a must have option. The middle frequency control knob allows the player to set sound frequency anywhere between 200Hz~1kHz. This option will be very handy in finding the desired sound.MARCUS SUPER PRECISION(NECK) + JAZZ(BRIDGE)Marcus Super Precision Pick up Set is made with US-manufactured USA coil. It is an upgraded pick up set that allows you to create both the special tone fromthe precision bass along with vintage sound from the jazz bass.In addition to the Fiber Bobbin and Alnico 5 magnets, this pick up is also made with US manufactured USA coil magnet wires.This Marcus Super Precision Pick Up Set gives the player that rich, powerful unique precision bass sound as well as the vintage jazz bass tone.PRECISION BASS TYPEAs one of the oldest jazz bass types and one of the oldest styles, the Precision Bass Type features a vibrantand robust sound.BODY MATERIAL : SWAMP ASHPremium swamp ash tone wood is usually found in higher priced instruments. Swamp ash tone wood is known to produce a well balanced tone. It is highly resonant and offers a nice balance of pleasant highs, firm lows, and a slightly scooped midrange which is great for slap playing. The characteristics of this wood enable players to emulate Marcus Miller’s tone a step further.STABLE AND ACCURATE SOUND WAVE TRANSFERMarcus Miller SIRE P7 bass is equipped with newly designed Marcus Miller SIRE Bridge which is specially developed with Marcus Miller’s request. This bridge has the characteristics of vintage jazz bass with heavy mass saddle. This combination produces a rich and punchy sound. New Marcus Miller Bridge is a string-thru body bridge mechanism that allows for more tighter, accurate and stable tone.STABLE AND ACCURATE TUNINGTUNING GEAR: SIRE PREMIUM OPENgear Equipped with SIRE’s own premium open gear head machines developed with accurate gear ratio, the head machines are very reliable in turning.SOUND UPGRADENut is one of the most important parts of the guitar that influences the performance, playability, and tone of the instrument. Depending on the quality of the material and elasticity, the nut can improve the sound or degrade the sound. Although bone nut is more costly and harder to work with, it is considered to deliver more balanced, clearer and smoother tone than plastic or eurite material.EASE OF PLAYABILITY 1 PIECE HARDMAPLE NECKThe neck is made with one-piece hard maple.The neck is made with Canadian hard maple. With its hardness and strength it minimizes the movement and stabilizes the neck to maintain the original shape and condition. Also the one-piece neck minimizes the loss of vibration and maximizes the tone sustain and maintains the tone to lasts.MAPLE FINGERBOARDMaple fingerboard [Swamp ash body] delivers clear highs and sharpness in tone. The clear and clean sound of maple fretboard is desire by many players.Features:The Wood Choice For The Body: Premium Swamp Ash Tone Wood / North American Alder.It Is Built With Swamp Ash / North American Alder Which Is A High Quality Tone Wood That Is Not Common In This Price Range Bass.Marcus Super Precision Pick Up Set Made With Us Manufactured Usa CoilMarcus Super Precision Pick Up Set Is Made With Us-Manufactured Formvar Coil. It Is An Upgraded Pick Up Set That Allows You To Create Both The Special Tone From The Precision Bass Along With Vintage Sound From The Jazz Bass.Built With The New Marcus Miller’S Heavy Mass Bridge.This Bridge Has Been Specially Design And Manufactured At The Request Of Marcus Miller.By Adding A Heavy Mass Saddle To The Traditional Jazz Bass Bridge, More Rich And Punchy Tone Is Generated.The Top Quality New Marcus Miller 3Band Eq / Preamp System.Sire’S 3-Band Eq Preamp Is A New Development For The Marcus Miller Series Bass In Order To Meet The Needs Of Marcus Miller’S Versatility And To Cover Various Styles Of Music.Specifications: