【new】Sire / Z3-4 SPARK.BK 4.093kg #2N25962536【GIB Yokohama】

Sire rose to fame as a brand releasing bass guitars overseen by Marcus Miller.

The quality of the guitars and basses they produce is exceptional, and they're highly sought after even by non-Marcus fans.

This is their new product, the Z3-4.

As you can see, this model is based on the Musicman Stingray.

The neck has a lovely, old-fashioned feel to it.

The body is made of mahogany.

High-quality mahogany is widely available in Indonesia, so that's likely why they chose it.

In fact, Musicman doesn't seem to care much about body materials beyond appearance, so they may not place much importance on their impact on the sound. (This is my personal opinion.)

For this type of design, the performance and placement of the pickups, as well as the preamp, are extremely important factors.

Sire uses their own original designs for both.

In particular, they didn't reuse the preamp from the original JB; instead, they developed a special preamp called the HERITAGE-3.

Controls include volume, treble, middle, and bass.
Pulling up the bass knob bypasses the preamp and allows the guitar to operate passively.

The Musicman Stingray doesn't originally have a passive option, so many people will see this as a positive.

The finish of the fingerboard and frets is excellent.

Unsurprisingly for this price range, it's finished to a high quality that rivals even higher-priced models.

The nut width is 42mm, which is a little thicker, following the style of the Musicman Stingray.

The sound is just as expected, with a crisp, strong high range and tight low range.

Until now, there weren't many options for this type of guitar, but I feel like a great replica has finally arrived. I recommend it.

SPECS

-BODY-

Body Material: Mahogany
Body Shape: Sire Z-Bass Shape
Body Color: Silver.SP (Silver Sparkle), Skyburst.SP (Skyburst Sparkle)

-NECK-

Neck Material: Hard Maple
Neck Shape: C-Shape
Scale: 34""
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood (Silver.SP, Skyburst.SP) Edgeless™ (Rolled Fretboard Edges)
Fingerboard Radius: 12""
Frets: 2.7mm Medium Jumbo, 22 Frets
String Nut: Bone Nut, 42mm Width
Inlay: White Dot (Rosewood FB)
Neck Joint: Five Bolt Steel Plate

-ELECTRONICS-

Pickups: Sire Standard MM Pickup
Preamp: Marcus Heritage-3 (No Mid-Freq)
Controls: Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass
Knobs: Metal Dome Knobs

-HARDWARE-

Bridge: Sire Standard MM Bridge
Tuning Gear: Standard Open Gear
Hardware Finish: None
Pick guard: Black 3-ply (Silver SP, Skyburst SP)

This instrument will be adjusted by GIB craftsmen for optimal playability before delivery.

Accessories: Gig bag, warranty card

Text: Shunsuke Saga

Inspector: Hayakawa
Product photos: Miura

Manufacturer's warranty included

◯About the GIB and TONIQ warranty

●Lifetime free maintenance

Instruments purchased from our store are eligible for lifetime free "string vibration setup" (normally 4,400 yen). (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 note that you will be responsible for all shipping and other expenses.

●Repurchase Price Guarantee

If you sell your purchased item within six months of purchase, we guarantee the repurchase price. This guarantee is 50% for new items and 70% for used items.

●Defect Guarantee

All products sold by Basic Co., Ltd. are guaranteed against defects. With the exception of some consignment items, we will repair any malfunctions that occur under normal use within the warranty period from the date of purchase free of charge (returns and refunds will only be accepted if repairs are not possible).

The warranty period is three months for used items and one year for new items.

Please note that even within the warranty period, there will be a fee for repairs in the following cases:

・Failures or damage caused by transportation, movement, dropping, etc.
・Replacement of consumables.
・Failures or damage caused by fire, earthquake, salt damage, gas damage, or abnormal voltage.
- Breakdowns or damage caused by handling that violates the precautions in the instruction manual.
- Breakdowns or damage to parts that have been repaired or modified by parties 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 within 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 sales price.)

In addition, if you trade in an instrument that is eligible for our monthly buy-back campaign, you will receive a 15% discount.

We ship in a sturdy cardboard box.
We also ship internationally.
This item will be packed in a hard cardboard box.
We ship internationally.

We offer free shipping.
Please note that customs duties, taxes, and other fees are the responsibility of the customer.

If you return an item, you will be responsible for all shipping and customs fees.

Note: All electronic devices, such as 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 and using.