Sire Marcus Miller V7 Reissue Fretless Swamp Ash 4 String Bass in Transparent Green Satin

ash

Ash is a popular wood used in electric guitar bodies, prized for its bright tone, snappy attack, and resonant sustain. It comes in two main types: northern (hard) ash, which is denser and delivers a sharper, more pronounced sound, and swamp (soft) ash, known for its lighter weight and slightly warmer tone. Ash often features beautiful, open grain patterns, making it a favourite for transparent finishes like sunburst or natural. Tonally, it’s great for clarity and articulation—perfect for funk, country, and clean blues styles—though it’s also versatile enough for rock and beyond.

Bass Guitars

The bass guitar is the backbone of many musical styles, delivering the low-end power that holds everything together. Designed to play deep, resonant notes, it typically has four strings—though five- and six-string models are also popular—and comes in both fretted and fretless versions. Bass guitars can be electric or acoustic, with solid or hollow bodies, and are used across genres from rock and funk to jazz and reggae. In this category, you’ll find a wide selection of bass guitars to suit all levels, from beginner to pro, each built to provide great tone, feel, and reliability.

fretless

A fretless guitar or bass is an instrument without the metal frets on its fingerboard, allowing players to slide smoothly between notes and achieve a more vocal, expressive sound. Without frets to define exact pitches, fretless instruments demand precise finger placement and offer unique tonal possibilities like microtonal bends and subtle vibrato. They’re popular in jazz, fusion, and experimental music, giving musicians a fluid, singing quality that fretted instruments can’t quite replicate. Playing fretless requires skill but opens up a world of expressive nuance.

Swamp

Swamp ash is a lightweight tonewood commonly used for electric guitar bodies, especially by brands like Fender. It is prized for its bright, balanced sound with strong mids and a slightly scooped low end, giving guitars a snappy, punchy tone that cuts through a mix. The wood’s light weight also makes instruments comfortable to play for long periods. Visually, swamp ash often features an attractive grain pattern that looks great with translucent finishes, making it a popular choice for both tone and aesthetics.

About Sire

We have new and used Sire musical equipment available on our website for fast direct delivery from sellers across the UK & Europe.

Sire is a music company best known for its high-quality yet affordable electric bass and guitar instruments. Originally founded by Larry DiMarzio and later rejuvenated through a collaboration with legendary bassist Marcus Miller, Sire has built a strong reputation for producing instruments that offer professional-level features without the premium price tag. The brand’s rise to prominence came particularly through the Sire Marcus Miller bass line, which gained popularity among both beginners and seasoned musicians for its build quality, versatile tone options, and stylish design.

In addition to bass guitars, Sire also makes electric and acoustic guitars, including collaborations with artists like Larry Carlton, a renowned jazz-fusion guitarist. These guitars are praised for their smooth neck profiles, reliable electronics, and classic aesthetics reminiscent of vintage Fender-style models. Sire’s focus on player comfort, quality components, and value has made it a go-to brand for those seeking boutique-style instruments without the boutique price, helping to democratise access to great gear.

Dunlop DBMMS45105 Marcus Miller Super Bright Bass Strings, Medium.045–.105, 4 Strings/Set

£40.96 £37.62

Designed in close collaboration with Marcus Miller Based on Super Bright Bass Strings formula Lighter tension, smooth feel, exceptional string to string balance

DR Strings NGB-45 HI-DEF NEON™ – GREEN coloured Bass Strings: Medium 45-105

£45.60 £38.00

Luminescent Long Lasting No loss of tone Colour coated nickel proffesional quality A new standard of tone String Gauges: 45, 65, 85, 105 The coating eliminates unwanted overtones, helping projection, clarity and articulation K3 Coated applied to the wrap wire is extra hard to maintain string brightness while extending life Handmade in the USA

DR Strings Hi-Def Neon Green Bass Lite

£40.07 £40.05

Handmade in the USA A new standard of tone proffesional quality Colour coated nickel

GHS Boomer Long Medium Light 45-100 Bass String

£27.26

GHS Strings M3045X 4-String Bass Boomers, Nickel-Plated Electric Bass Strings, Long Scale Plus, Medium (.045-.105) Round wound Nickel-Plated Steel on a Hex Core Long Scale Plus, 38" Winding Medium Gauge: 045-065-085-105 GHS Fresh Pack Packaging

DR Strings Bass Strings Fatbeam, Marcus Miller Signature Stainless Steel Round Core Bass 45-105

£97.76

Gauge: Medium Marcus Miller has personally worked with DR to develop a new and improved version of one of the best stainless round wound bass strings on the market A "fatter, deeper, smoother" string that satisfied Marcus Miller's demanding standard Fatter tone, Deeper sound, smoother feel and response More consistent in feel along the length of th… read more