The entry-level bass in the V series now has a passive variant. Sire V3P's Marcus Miller-approved hardware, body build and neck features, and now passive electronics complete this bass' efficiency for its cost.
What sets this variant of the initial V3 model apart is that the V3P has simple electronics allowing for easy adjustment of overall tone without compromising true bass sound.
It gives the kind of feel and sound quality usually found in higher-level models.
A Marcus Miller-approved pickup set delivers a loud, clear sound from a heavy US formvar magnet wire that is hard to find in other entry-level basses.
1. Output Jack
Connect the instrument cable to the output jack to send the signal from the instrument to an amplifier, audio interface, or other external equipment.
2. Master Tone
Turn the knob one direction to reduce high frequencies for a warmer, darker tone.
Turn the knob the opposite direction to keep more high frequencies for a brighter, clearer tone.
3. Volume for Bridge Pickup
This node controls the output level of the bridge pickup.
Turn the knob up to increase the bridge pickup volume.
Turn it down to decrease the bridge pickup volume.
When turned fully down, the bridge pickup will be muted.
4. Volume for Neck Pickup
This node controls the output level of the neck pickup.
Turn the knob up to increase the neck pickup volume.
Turn it down to decrease the neck pickup volume.
When turned fully down, the neck pickup will be muted.
Basic Use
For a balanced sound, turn both pickup volume knobs fully up.
To emphasize a brighter and tighter tone, increase the Bridge
Pickup Volume or reduce the Neck Pickup Volume.
To emphasize a warmer and fuller tone, increase the Neck Pickup Volume or reduce the Bridge Pickup Volume.