Description
The Sire V7 Alder-4 New Gen in Natural is a modern jazz-style bass that puts comfort, clarity and control at your fingertips. Built around an alder body, updated neck profile and powerful yet intuitive active preamp, it is designed to give working bassists a professional feel and sound at a very accessible price.
This latest generation takes player feedback from the original V7 and refines it for the stage and studio. The neck has been reshaped for easier playing, the electronics have been streamlined for quicker tone shaping, and stainless steel frets add a slick, durable feel under the fingers. Whether you are laying down tight grooves, bright slap lines or warm fingerstyle parts, the V7 Alder-4 New Gen delivers the versatility to cover it all.
The Natural finish shows off the classic alder body, while the comfortable contouring and balanced weight make long sets far less tiring. Combined with Sire’s renowned build quality and thoughtful details like rolled fingerboard edges and a smooth satin-feel neck, this bass feels instantly familiar and inspiring from the first note.
New Gen Neck for Effortless Playability
The updated neck on the V7 Alder-4 New Gen is designed to feel faster and more comfortable across the entire fingerboard. A refined profile and Sire’s Edgeless rolled fingerboard edges help your hand glide smoothly, reducing fatigue and making complex lines, fast runs and position shifts feel more natural.
Streamlined Active/Passive Preamp
The revised preamp layout removes the coil tap switch in favour of a simple, intuitive four-knob setup with push/pull active and passive switching. This gives you quick access to a wide range of tones without clutter, so you can move from clean, vintage-style passive sounds to powerful, sculpted active tones in an instant.
Stainless Steel Frets for Long-Lasting Precision
Stainless steel frets provide a smooth, glassy feel and exceptional durability. They resist wear far better than traditional fretwire, helping your V7 maintain accurate intonation and a consistent playing surface over time, even with heavy gigging and regular string bending or vibrato.
Classic Alder Body and Natural Finish
The alder body offers a balanced, full-range tone with clear mids and tight lows, ideal for cutting through a mix without sounding harsh. Finished in Natural, it highlights the wood’s character while giving the bass a clean, timeless look that fits any genre or stage.
Key Features
New Gen Neck Design – The refined neck profile and rolled fingerboard edges make the V7 Alder-4 New Gen exceptionally comfortable to play. This helps reduce hand strain and makes it easier to maintain accuracy and speed during long rehearsals and gigs.
Simplified Active/Passive Electronics – A four-knob layout with push/pull active and passive switching gives you powerful tonal control without overcomplicating things. You can quickly dial in everything from traditional, organic bass sounds to modern, punchy tones tailored to your mix.
Stainless Steel Frets – Hard-wearing stainless steel frets keep your bass playing and sounding its best for longer. They offer a slick feel for smooth slides and bends, while maintaining clear note definition and reliable intonation over years of use.
Alder Body in Natural Finish – The alder body delivers a versatile, balanced sound that works across multiple styles, from funk and soul to rock and pop. The Natural finish showcases the wood and gives the instrument a professional, understated aesthetic on stage.
SpecificationsBody
Body Material: Alder
Colour: Natural
Body Type: Solidbody
Neck
Neck Material: Hard Maple
Neck Shape: New Gen profile
Scale Length: 34″
Fingerboard: Hard Maple with Edgeless rolled fingerboard edges
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5″
Frets: Stainless Steel
Fret Size: Medium
Nut Material: Bone
Nut Width: 38 mm
Inlays: Dot
Neck Joint: 4-Bolt
Electronics
Pickups: Sire Marcus Miller Jazz Bass Pickups
Preamp: Sire Marcus Miller Heritage-3 with Active/P…
