Sire rose to fame as a brand releasing bass guitars overseen by Marcus Miller.
The quality of the guitars and basses they produce is extremely high, and they are highly regarded even by people outside of Marcus' fan base.
This model, the V5R, is based on a jazz bass.
There are several models in the V series, but this one has a vintage-inspired design.
The neck is made of roasted maple with a satin finish.
This is also known as thermowood.
Developed by the Japanese company Sago in the musical instrument industry, thermowood was originally used in Finland as a building material for saunas.
Pursued for its resistance to high temperatures and humidity, thermowood's usefulness for musical instruments is evident from its use by top manufacturers such as Sadowsky and Suhr.
A certain amount of thermowood is apparently discarded during the processing process.
Presumably, even those that will warp in the future will be played here.
The sound exudes a strong, refined nuance.
The fingerboard is made of rosewood.
The edges are nicely rounded to improve playability.
Most players will have a positive reaction to this specification.
The body is made of alder, a very classic style of wood.
The pickup position is the same as on Fender's 70s JB.
This produces a uniquely tight and powerful sound.
The bridge is also designed with classic style in mind.
The controls are simple: two volumes and one tone.
It features a tight yet powerful sound rich in overtones and just the right amount of compression.
It retains the easy playability you'd expect from a Sire, while also offering a vintage-like feel.
This bass is highly recommended not only as a step-up bass, but also as a secondary bass.
●SPECS
SPEC.
Body Material: North American Alder
Neck Material: Roasted Hard Maple
Scale: 34""
Neck Joint: Four-Bolt Steel Square Plate
Fingerboard: Rosewood, Edgeless™ (Rolled Fretboard Edges)
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5""
Frets: 2.4 Medium
String Nut: 4 String – Bone Nut 38mm Width / 5 String – Bone Nut 46mm Width
Pickups: Marcus Vintage-J Revolution Set
Controls: Volume (Neck PU), Volume (Bridge PU), Tone (Master)
Bridge: Marcus Miller Vintage-S
Accessories: Original Case
Manufacturer's Warranty
Text: Shunsuke Saga
Inspector: Azuma
Product Photos: Tei
Manufacturer's Warranty
◯GIB, TONIQ Warranty Information
●Maintenance Lifetime Free
Instruments purchased from our store are eligible for a lifetime free ""string vibration setup"" (normally ¥4,400). (Reservation required)
- Please present your signed warranty card.
- This offer is only available to the original purchaser at a GIB or TONIQ physical store or online shop.
- Please be aware that shipping and other related costs will be covered.
● Repurchase Price Guarantee
If you sell your instrument within six months of purchase, we will guarantee a full repurchase price. This guarantee applies to 50% of the purchase price for new instruments and 70% of the purchase price for used instruments.
● Defect Guarantee
All products sold by Basic Co., Ltd. are guaranteed against defects. With the exception of some consignment items, we will provide free repairs (returns and refunds only if repairs are not possible) for any malfunctions that occur during normal use within the warranty period from the date of purchase.
The warranty period is three months for used instruments and one year for new instruments.
Please note that even within the warranty period, a fee will be charged for repairs in the following cases:
- Malfunctions or damage caused by transportation, movement, dropping, etc.
- When replacing consumable parts.
- In the event of malfunction or damage caused by fire, earthquake, salt damage, gas damage, or abnormal voltage.
- In the event of malfunction or damage caused by operating the instrument in a manner that violates the instructions in the instruction manual.
- In the event of malfunction or damage to a part that has been repaired or modified by a party other than our company.
- If your name, model name, serial number, etc. are not written on the warranty card, or if the wording has been altered.
- If the warranty card is not presented or lost.
(Warranty is only available for purchases made in Japan.)
● Get up to 15% off with a trade-in
Get a 10% discount on your purchase when you use our trade-in service. (Excludes consignment items. Only applies if the trade-in value is 20% or more of the total purchase price.)
In addition, if you trade in an instrument eligible for our monthly buy-back campaign, you will receive a 15% discount.
We ship in a sturdy cardboard box.
We also ship internationally.
We offer free shipping.
Please note that customs duties, taxes, and other fees are the responsibility of the customer.
If you return a product, you will be responsible for all shipping and customs fees.
Note: All electronic devices, including effect pedals and amplifiers, are set for use in Japan.
Please be sure to check the voltage and power specifications of your country before purchasing or using them.
Contact Information
LINE: vwj2699r
Email: info@bassick.jp
TEL: 045 594 7308
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