Sire became famous as the brand that released the bass supervised by Marcus Miller.
The quality of the guitars and basses they produce is very high, and they are highly supported by people other than Marcus fans.
This model is an updated version of the V7, part of the Jazz Bass motif.
In the style of Marcus, it is equipped with an active circuit and has a modern classic spec.
The neck is made of satin-painted roasted maple.
This is also known as thermo wood.
Thermowood, which was commercialised in the field of musical instruments by Sago of Japan, was originally used in Finland as a building material for saunas.
Thermo wood is valued as a wood that can withstand high temperatures and humidity, and its usefulness for musical instruments is evident from the fact that leading manufacturers such as Sadowsky and Suhr have adopted it.
A certain amount of thermowood is said to be discarded due to its processing.
Perhaps some that will warp in the future will be played here.
Sound-wise, there is an impression of a strong nuance of mellowness.
The fingerboard is made of roasted maple, as is the neck, but this side is painted gloss.
The edges are nicely rounded to improve playability.
Most players will have positive impressions of this specification.
The body is made of ash with a svelte grain.
The pickup positions are similar to Fender's 70's JB.
A unique tight and powerful sound is obtained.
Unlike the V7 series, the bridge is equipped with the new "New Marcus Heavymass II Bridge".
The style of actively adopting new specifications has a positive impression.
Controls include volume, tone, balancer, bass, middle, middle frequency, treble and active/passive switch SW.
At first glance it looks complicated, but from a bassist's point of view it makes sense.
It has a tight but overtone-rich, powerful sound with just the right amount of comp.
This model is a must-try for those who are aiming for a Marcus-like sound, but also for those who are simply looking for a quality jazz bass.
SPECS.
Body Material: Swamp Ash
Neck Material: Roasted Hard Maple (Satin Finish)
Scale: 34""
Fingerboard: Roasted Hard Maple, Edgeless™ (Rolled Fretboard Edges)
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5""
String Nut: 4 String - Bone Nut 38mm width / 5 String - Bone Nut 46mm width
Pickups: Marcus Super J Revolution Set (with 70' pickup spacing)
Preamp: Marcus Heritage-3 with Middle Frequency Control
Controls: Volume / Tone (Dual Pot) | Pickup Blender | Treble | Middle / Middle Frequency (Dual Pot) | Bass, Mini Toggle (Active / Passive)
Bridge: New Marcus Heavymass II Bridge
Tuning Gear: Premium Open-Gear
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Accessories: Original case
Includes manufacturer's warranty
Text: Shunsuke Saga
Ships in a sturdy cardboard box.
International shipping is also possible.
Contact Info
LINE : vwj2699r
email : info@bassick.jp
tel : 045 534 7133