THE SHORT-SCALE SIRE BASS GUITAR A passive short-scale bass for beginners and experienced players looking for extra playing comfort. It produces a warm, rounded, and a more articulate sound from the P& J pickup configuration preferred by Marcus Miller. It comes with custom shop features like the rolled fretboard edges and added fun mint finished variant. FEATURES - Sire U5's lightweight and short-scale features are built with select wood in both the body and neck with the rolled fretboard edges and ergonomic designs for maximum playing convenience. - It is set up with hardware and electronics to get the clear jazz tone Marcus Miller prefers.