Description
The Sire V7 Alder-4 New Gen is a modern J-style bass that refines Sire’s original flagship design into a slick, gig-ready workhorse. With an updated neck for effortless playability, a simplified yet powerful preamp and durable stainless steel frets, this is a bass built to handle everything from studio sessions to long live sets in serious comfort.
Taking on-board real player feedback, Sire have streamlined the controls, reshaped the neck feel and upgraded the fretwork, all while keeping the classic V7 versatility that made these basses so popular. Whether you are laying down tight funk lines, smooth soul grooves or punchy rock riffs, the V7 Alder-4 New Gen delivers a familiar feel with a thoroughly modern edge.
Refined New Gen Neck
The New Gen neck has been carefully updated to feel faster and more comfortable under the fingers. A familiar C-shape profile gives you a secure, natural grip, while the Edgeless rolled fretboard edges remove any sharpness along the sides of the neck. The result is a bass that encourages longer playing sessions with less fatigue, ideal for demanding rehearsals and extended gigs.
Simplified, Player-Focused Preamp
The New Gen V7 moves to a cleaner, four-knob control layout with a push/pull active and passive switch. By removing the coil tap switch and focusing on the essentials, Sire have made it easier to dial in great tones quickly on stage. You still get the flexibility of both active and passive operation, but with a more intuitive layout that keeps you focused on the music, not the controls.
Stainless Steel Frets for Longevity
Stainless steel frets give the V7 Alder-4 New Gen a smooth, precise feel and exceptional durability. They resist wear far better than traditional fretwire, keeping your intonation and playability consistent over years of use. Slap players, heavy giggers and studio regulars alike will appreciate the slick feel and long-term reliability these frets provide.
Classic Alder Body and Jazz-Inspired Voice
An alder body gives the V7 Alder-4 New Gen a balanced, full-range tone with a tight low end, present mids and clear highs. Paired with Sire’s electronics, this classic tonewood foundation helps the bass sit perfectly in a mix, whether you are playing fingerstyle, pick or slap. It is a familiar, versatile sound that works across genres and playing styles.
Key Features
New Gen Neck with Edgeless Fretboard – The updated C-shape neck and Edgeless rolled fretboard edges provide a smooth, broken-in feel straight out of the box, making fast runs, position shifts and long sets more comfortable.
Streamlined Active and Passive Preamp – A simple four-knob layout with push/pull active and passive switching keeps tone-shaping quick and intuitive, giving you everything from vintage passive warmth to modern active punch without cluttered controls.
Stainless Steel Frets – Hard-wearing stainless steel frets offer a slick playing surface and excellent tuning stability over time, ideal for players who gig and record regularly and need their bass to stay in top playing condition.
Alder Body with Classic J-Style Character – The alder body delivers a familiar, versatile tonal platform with a tight low end and articulate highs, helping your lines cut through the mix in any style from funk and R&B to rock and pop.
SpecificationsBody
Body Material: Alder
Body Shape: Sire V7 J-Style
Colour: Tidepool
Neck
Neck Material: Roasted Maple
Neck Shape: C-Shape
Scale Length: 34″
Fingerboard Material: Roasted Maple with Edgeless Rolled Fretboard Edges
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5″
Frets: Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
String Nut: Bone
Nut Width: 38 mm
Inlays: Dot
Neck Joint: Four Bolt
Electronics
Pickups: Sire Marcus Miller Jazz Bass Pickups
Preamp: Sire Marcus Miller Heritage-3
Controls: Volume, Tone and additional EQ controls with Push/Pull Active and Passive Switching
Hardware
Bridge: Sire Standard Bass Bridge
Tuning Gears: Sire Basic Diecasting Tuners
Hardware Finish: Chrome
