PRICE DROP Sire V9 Version 2 Quilted Maple Top PRICE DROP £400 Trade Options Added - Back For Sale £450 Milton Keynes

[King Tut]

I'm selling this beautiful Sire V9 - it's proper minty and never been gigged. Can't find a mark on it. Swamp Ash body with quilted maple top, Ebony fingerboard with pearloid block markers. Weighs in at a very ordinary 9.4 lbs.Looking for £450 firm,  £400 no offers. No trades. I'd much prefer collection from Milton Keynes but would be willing to box it up  if the buyer arranged their own courier. I can also arrange a meet at a Railway Station between Euston and Crew/Wolves or anywhere really that's served by West Midlands Railay so long as the journey isn't too convoluted. Would also be willing to meet by car within a reasonable distance for some petrol money.

 

From Sire:

 

Body and Neck

This V9 has a swamp ash body which results in a lightweight, comfortable bass with a balanced tone. Swamp ash is great for any playing style and won’t take a toll on your back when you’re gigging! This swamp ash body is finished off with a stunning quilted maple veneer for a more modern take on the classic J-bass look.

Sire have made a few changes to the neck of the version 2 V9s to make it more playable. The fingerboard now has rolled edges for added comfort, as well as a 9.5-inch radius and medium-sized frets which makes playing individual notes and melodies a little bit easier. The back of the neck now has a satin finish which feels great in the hand and helps you to move smoothly up and down the neck with ease.

Heavy Mass Bridge

The heavy mass bridge sets this bass apart from a more traditional J-bass. Designed and built at the request of the man himself, Marcus Miller, the heavy mass bridge provides a richer and punchier tone with more sustain that’ll suit any style you’re playing.

Re-designed Pickups, Same Impressive Preamp

The V9 Version 2 features new and improved Marcus Miller Super-J Revolution pickups. These pickups have been completely re-designed for a clearer, higher resolution sound. These pickups, in combination with Sire's much-praised active preamp, result in an articulate, open-sounding bass.

Sire Marcus Miller basses have become famous for their impressive preamps, and for good reason! Featuring a 3-band on-board EQ and a switch allowing you to choose active or classic passive sounds the Sire Marcus Miller preamp gives you complete tonal control.

History of Sire Marcus Miller Basses

Sire guitars are the company that build the now famous Marcus Miller basses. Marcus Miller himself is a world-renowned jazz and funk bassist with some of the best bass chops on the planet. And he's worked with Sire instruments to make basses that are affordable but far exceed their price point in terms of feel, style and above all, sound.

How do they do this? Unlike a lot of other guitar companies that outsource their work, Sire own the factory where their basses are built. This means firstly that they can cut costs but secondly, have full control of the quality of instrument that comes out of the workshop. This allows them to oversee the entire process.

And, Sire instruments are doing good in the world by taking a share of the corporations profits and giving back to society. They have founded schools in Cambodia and Laos and teaching music to children.

Body

Material: Swamp Ash + Solid Maple Top + Quilted Veneer

Shape: New Marcus Miller Jazz Type

Pickguard: None

Neck

Material: 1 Piece Hardmaple

Shape: C-Shape

Scale: 34”

Neck Joint: 4 Bolt Steel Square Plate

Neck Finish: Satin Back

Fingerboard

Material: Ebony with Rolled Edges

Radius: 9.5”

Frets: Medium, 20 Frets

String Nut: Natural Bone 38mm Width

Binding: 1 ply Ivory

Inlay: White Pearloid Block

Electronics

Pickups: Marcus Miller Super-J Revolution Set

Preamp: Marcus Heritage- 3 with Middle Frequency Control

Controls: Volume / Tone (Dual Pot) | Pickup Blender | Treble | Middle / Middle Frequency (Dual Pot) | Bass, Mini Toggle (Active / Passive)

Knob: Modern Black Plastic

Battery Cover: Handmade Ash Wood Cover

Hardware

Bridge: Heavy Mass Standard

Tuning Gear: Sire Premium Open-Gear

Hardware Finish: Chrome

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited June 4 by King Tut
Back for sale and additional transport options, trades withdrawn

[King Tut]

Bump

[KevP]

Is this 2nd generation?

[King Tut]

6 hours ago, KevP said:

Is this 2nd generation?

Yes it is

[JJ Bass]

Is this still available?

[King Tut]

36 minutes ago, JJ Bass said:

Is this still available?

Yes it is.

[JJ Bass]

7 hours ago, King Tut said:

Yes it is.

Great, message me here or on Facebook (JJ bass, pic of me and my Mrs!)

[fearthebassplayer]

Still available? 

[King Tut]

There’s been a bit of interest on this, but nothing’s come through. I could arrange weekday delivery to a railway station along the line that goes Euston, Northampton, Rugby, then on to Brum or Crewe. So bumpitty bump le bump.

[King Tut]

This is now back up for sale due to a trade falling through.

[King Tut]

price drop and trades added type bump!

[King Tut]

Right - back up for sale at £400. as much as I love it, I'm just not using it much, preferring passive basses for live stuff. Watch this space for more gear coming imminently!

[King Tut]

Someone please buy me - I'm way too nice to be sitting in a gig bag!