Marcus Miller U5 TS MN Short

Moving to short scale to help my ageing left (fretting) hand. Got in on the basis of reviews, and I’m not disappointed. Super build quality - the neck is a dream to play.
Read some comments about neck dive - I’ve had no problems. Note sure about the round wounds that it came with, but I prefer flats, and have put a set of La Bells on it.

Can’t believe how good for the price. Playing inspires me to play better. Really not just a bass for people with small hands or beginners!

Build quality is excellent. Neck feels great!
Head is bit heavy due to heavy tuners... I can change this, so no problem.
Pick up is little weak, but the sound is clean... I can change this, so no problem.
Everything else is better than more expensive basses/guitars that I have owned.

Marcus Miller Sire bass surprised me with very good quality at a low price.

I bought another Marcus Miller P5 bass after I bought this one. Same issues as above, but great overall.

A lovely bass, looks great, very nice to play, sounds great and is versatile with both p and j pickups. It's very light also which is why I needed a new bass but very pleased with it would def recommend.

I found the range of tones on this bass really versatile. Two excellent pick-ups which can be individually controlled.
The finishing on this instrument is very impressive. Beautifully rolled fretboard edges and smooth fret ends with no raised frets at all.
Set up out of the box was good overall with only slight tweaking needed although this is to your taste.
Very impressed with this bass indeed and highly recommended even to long scale users.

You've probably heard it from others: The Sire Marcus Miller line of basses is, by FAR, the best "bang for the buck". A reasonably priced instrument built with the quality, standards and finish of a MUCH higher bass . Thomann delivered quickly at the best price I could find anywhere. I'll be back!