Are Marcus Miller sire basses good?

Are Marcus Miller sire basses good?

Both Sire basses had excellent playability, with just a touch of the neck dive that one can reasonably expect from a J-style body/headstock combo. This, by far, in spite of the great-for-the-price construction, is the basses’ most compelling attribute. They sound legit good.

What Bass does Marcus Miller use?

1977 Fender Jazz Bass
Instruments. Miller is noted for playing a 1977 Fender Jazz Bass that was modified by Roger Sadowsky with the addition of a Bartolini preamp so he could control his sound in the studio.

What equipment does Marcus Miller use?

MXR M87 Bass Compressor At 4:10, Marcus says that he uses the MXR bass compressor. He says that he use it as a limiter and because it gives him more sustain.

Can you slap on a Precision bass?

P bass and slap can be done.

Can you slap on a jazz bass?

People tend to prefer jazz basses for slap, myself included, as the brighter tone suits it more in our opinion. Others prefer precisions for a chunkier and more percussive tone. Both are good for slap, its your choice. Remember that jazzes has thinner necks too.

Where are Sire Marcus Miller basses made?

Indonesia
Sire builds their basses in a factory owned by Sire in Indonesia. Their quality control is nothing short of impressive.

Are Sire basses heavy?

The weight is moderate at less than 9.5 pounds for a five string. The neck profile feels very familiar to my hands, without feeling chunky, unwieldy and wide. The bass has some felt bumpers at the strap buttons. The finish on the three Sire basses I’ve seen and played thus far has been flawless on all three basses.

What bass did Stanley Clarke play?

Alembic
Clarke has been playing Alembic short scale basses since 1973. Alembic also manufactures a series Stanley Clarke Signature Bass models.

What string gauge does Marcus Miller use?

Gauges: 45, 65, 85, 105 Bass – Steel – Long Scale – 4-String Set These strings perfectly complement Marcus Miller’s groundbreaking style and trademark sound—crisp and cutting with a big fundamental and powerful low end.

Can you play funk on AP bass?

P-basses are fine for funk.

What is the difference between AP bass and a jazz bass?

The Precision Bass [or “P Bass” as it is known] has split coil pickups that give it its classic, solid bass sound. The Jazz Bass [known as a “J Bass”] has 2 single coil pickups which results in a very clean tone that has a bit more midrange than the Precision. Tonally think Jazz, Blues, Reggae and Funk Bass lines.