Marcus Miller M7 5st BRS 2nd Gen

I was very happy upon receiving this bass, after seeing countless reviews online and pictures I thought it's going to be great. Don't get me wrong it is a good instrument, but bad QC, ugly veneer finish and wobbly knobs take away all the greatness this bass might have. I think there are serious issues with Sire, because they advertise the products in a way and they look nothing like it. Maybe it was in the first series that they used a good flamed maple top, but the one I received looks deplorable, not even AA or A in my book. Second, the electronics, which are a big selling point for this bass, are shady, knobs feel loose and the plastic does not convince me. Of course I got mine full of fingerprints and a bit dirty, IDK what to say.

The Positives:
-Sounds big - very versatile and passive mode is just as good as active ( it works in passive even without the battery)
-Comfortable neck.
-Good weight
-Ergonomic
-Eye catcher if you get one with a proper flame top.
-Sturdy easy to adjust bridge
Overall, I will buy the bass again when it is available, and I will return with an update but for now, Sire has let me down with these silly inconsistencies. If you don't have a proper flame top just paint it black or white like the M2 and call it a day. This bass could have been great and it is a potential BTB killer. I gave it 3 stars because it sits somewhat in the middle but a proper model would be a 5 star no doubt. Hopefully 2025 production will be better.

After a month of use, the fretboard is cracked. Frets buzzing and scratching fingers while playing. It hurts. The knobs fall out of the pots. String through the body is a completely useless function. The soldering of the wires is disgusting.
The exterior is good, but there are traces of varnish and paint. Machinehead tuners are weak and of poor quality. The neck is almost fine. The bass sounds good. Good ergonomics, bass is comfortable to play.
Overall this bass is good, but the build quality is very disappointing. A cracked fretboard negates all the advantages.