Clarky Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 (edited) Apologies if posted before but Marcus Miller seems to be endorsing a low cost Jazz bass range [url="http://marcusmillerbysire.com/marcusmiller/page/product.html"]http://marcusmillerb...ge/product.html[/url] Not in stock yet at Thomann but under £300 [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/4_string_j_basses.html"]http://www.thomann.d...g_j_basses.html[/url] Edited January 7, 2015 by Clarky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass_Guardian Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Looks a bargain to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Is this the end for the Fender MM bass? Interesting, also have seen that Stu Hamm has now switched to Warwick from Washburn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 That dual humbucker one looks lovely!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 [quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1420657646' post='2651858'] That dual humbucker one looks lovely!!! [/quote] I've just seen the White blonde jazz. Done. Where do I sign? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyellowcar Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 [quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1420657976' post='2651867'] I've just seen the White blonde jazz. Done. Where do I sign? [/quote] It's the natural for me. They look really impressive for the cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonshelley01 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 They sure look pretty! I just hope they are as good as they look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Rummaging through the website (on an iPhone - not foolproof by any means) they look to be Korean made? But, I'm sure they'll be of a certain standard, hope to god it's not a rerun of the fleabass debacle a few years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieBass Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Bugger, just when I thought I had my GAS under control - that twin humbucker M3 looks very tempting for the price! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgmh315 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Couple of reviews. http://youtu.be/i1Z5Iw0XtBM http://youtu.be/6D5xtOs9cZw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 These look great value...they are going to sell a lot of these bad boys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 That M3 looks like a design that has been nicked from Traben lol but I like the look of the V7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikkoantt Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Am I idiot, because I can't find price for these instruments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Looks like his intention is to run it alongside the Fender, wonder if there'll be a Squier version of the MM in 12 months time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieBass Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 Just watched the two reviews... hmm a bit odd that a bass he's putting his name to (the M3) isn't in the configuration he'd prefer (fewer frets, slimmer neck). The V7 J bass sounded good in his hands, maybe closer to what he's used to using; didn't hear enough of the M3 (rear pup soloed, front pup soloed, blended together) to know whether I like the tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 [quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1420661526' post='2651943'] Looks like his intention is to run it alongside the Fender, wonder if there'll be a Squier version of the MM in 12 months time. [/quote] Then surely that would mean a Squier Geddy Lee then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 [quote name='Delberthot' timestamp='1420661679' post='2651946'] Then surely that would mean a Squier Geddy Lee then [/quote] We need a Sire Geddy first 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 [quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1420662059' post='2651956'] We need a Sire Geddy first [/quote] The way i see it - Fender Japan to Fender Mexico for both basses so on to cheaper Squier version alongside. They've done the Fender & Squier models with the MIke Dirnt bass so I don't see why they shouldn't do it with others. the product lineup is totally complicated as it is so I don't think a few other models will make much of a difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 I just find it odd that he's interested in helping musicians and he elected to go with an unknown brand rather than the platform the squier brand would offer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyellowcar Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 [quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1420663232' post='2651982'] I just find it odd that he's interested in helping musicians and he elected to go with an unknown brand rather than the platform the squier brand would offer... [/quote] Maybe Fender/Squier couldn't (wouldn't is more likely) get the spec he wanted down to that price point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 [quote name='theyellowcar' timestamp='1420665834' post='2652027'] Maybe Fender/Squier couldn't (wouldn't is more likely) get the spec he wanted down to that price point? [/quote] Yeah, unwilling is more likely. Still, these look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alembic1989 Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 [quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1420657646' post='2651858'] That dual humbucker one looks lovely!!! [/quote] +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonic_Groove Posted January 7, 2015 Share Posted January 7, 2015 (edited) Ideology & Rationale [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lvVCrLU76E[/media] Edited January 7, 2015 by Sonic_Groove Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I'm not sure really where in the market these go. The Jazz is fair enough, it'll sell well I imagine with the fairly unique preamp and Marcus is actually associated to Jazz basses (that headstock shape is fugly though). The M3 has nothing in terms of relevance to Marcus and looks like the lovechild of a Traben and Ibanez SRX, I don't think black is the best colour for it as it looks like a metaller's bass. The red and brown ones (couldn't they think of a cooler name ?) do look a lot better. I'd be interested in trying both however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Just goes to show the power of good marketing and a top name artist endorsement. People often say that artist endorsed and/or signature basses don't have a lot of influence but the buzz about Sire online has been huge since this was announced. I'd guess if a new Korean made Fender J clone was released without the Marcus association it would get very little media and forum coverage. The Flea endorsed bass was similar in terms of coverage and expectation but these do seem a lot nicer than those ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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