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A Masterful Tribute to Modern Bass Design





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Boasting unprecedented playability, limitless tonal potential, and a strikingly modern single-cut design, the Sire Marcus Miller F10 5-string bass guitar is ready to go toe-to-toe with any high-end boutique bass. This instrument’s 5-piece mahogany/hard maple neck-through construction, swamp ash wings, and beautiful poplar burl top form a stunning single-cut foundation, boasting an eminently balanced feel and prodigious sustain. A sleek rosewood fingerboard complements the body’s rich resonance and elegant aesthetics with an eminently high-performance edge, consisting of an exquisite 12-inch-radius ebony fingerboard, Sire’s Edgeless rolled edges, and 24 stainless steel frets. What about the tone? Dual Marcus Pure-H Revolution pickups offer a thunderous low-end roar with immaculate definition, while the Marcus Heritage-3 preamp and extensive switching options unlock an unparalleled palette of tones. A truly top-of-the-line instrument in every possible respect, the Sire Marcus Miller F10 epitomizes the art of modern bass design with peak 5-string performance and genre-defying sonic flexibility.





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Stunning single-cut body





As much as we adore the venerated vintage basses of the past at Sweetwater, we can’t help but be taken aback by the decidedly modern leanings of the Sire Marcus Miller F10. A neck-through 5-piece design comprising hard maple and mahogany forms the core of the F10, dramatically enhancing sustain and resonance. Next, swamp ash wings are affixed to the neck to form the F10’s striking single-cut body, and it’s all topped off with a stunning slab of solid poplar burl. The result is an exceptionally well-balanced bass that offers exceptional upper-fret access and a comfortable feel in both seated and standing positions.





A perfect match for the technique-heavy bassist





Whether you're a fingerstyle virtuoso or a dedicated slapper, the F10 is designed to deliver the highest level of bass guitar performance. A “C”-shaped neck profile provides a highly playable foundation for your fretting hand, facilitating everything from rapid-fire fills to complex upper-register chords with a sleek and effortless feel. Up top, the gorgeous 12-inch-radius rosewood fingerboard comes equipped with 24 stainless steel medium frets that are all but impervious to the wear and tear endemic to traditional nickel silver frets. The F10 is truly a 5-string fit for a virtuoso, elevating Sire’s already spotless reputation for fine playability into the stratosphere.





High-powered set of earth-shattering electronics





To handle the demands of genre-defying bassists everywhere, Sire equipped the Marcus Miller F10 with its own Marcus Pure-H Revolution humbucker set. With their robust, full-bodied sound, these pickups handle everything from forceful low-end punch to funky slaps and pops with ease. When paired with the Marcus Miller Heritage-3 preamp, your tonal possibilities become virtually limitless. You get complete coverage across all genres by simply turning the knobs to dial in your desired tone, something Sweetwater bassists thoroughly appreciate when juggling multiple projects. Another exceptional feature is the Marcus Miller F10's onboard toggle switches ? one to go from active to passive modes on the fly, and another pair for switching between series, split, and parallel modes ? a sweet cherry on the top of this impressive set of electronics.





Sire Marcus Miller F10 5-string Bass Guitar Features:


5-piece maple/mahogany neck-through construction supplies nearly never-ending sustain and superior resonance


Swamp ash wings and a solid poplar burl top in a modern single-cut shape offer a striking appearance and exceptional balance


“C”-shape neck profile grants a speedy feel up and down the ebony fingerboard


24 medium stainless steel frets are all but impervious to typical fret wear


Dual Marcus Pure-H Revolution humbuckers unleash a thunderous roar of low-end might, complemented by superior top-end definition and fully noiseless operation


Marcus Heritage-3 active preamp and 3 mini switches allow for an unprecedented degree of tone-shaping potential


Sustain-enhancing Marcus Heavymass Custom bridge