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 V5, is based on the 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.
Thermowood, developed by the Japanese company Sago for use in musical instruments, was originally used in Finland as a building material for saunas.
Thermowood is prized for its resistance to high temperatures and humidity, and its usefulness for musical instruments is evident from its use by top manufacturers such as Sadowsky and Suhr.
Apparently, a certain amount of thermowood is 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 also made of roasted maple.
Unlike the neck, it has a gloss finish.
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 volume controls and one tone control.
It features a tight yet powerful sound with plenty of 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
BODY-
Body Material: North American Alder
Body Shape: New Marcus Miller Jazz Type
Body Color: NT, TS
NECK-
Neck Material: Roasted Hard Maple
Neck Shape: C-Shape
Scale: 34""
Neck Joint: 4 Bolt Steel Square Plate
Fingerboard Material: Roasted Hard Maple / Rolled Fretboard Edges
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5""
Frets: 2.4mm Medium
String Nut: 4 String - Bone Nut 38mm width / 5 String - Bone Nut 46mm width
Binding: 1 Ply Black
Inlay: Black Square Block
ELECTRONICS -
Pickups : Marcus Vintage-J Revolution Set
Preamp: Passive Volume & Tone Control
Controls: Volume(Neck PU), Volume(Bridge PU), Tone(Master)
- HARDWARE -
Knobs: Black Jazz Knobs
Bridge: Marcus Miller Vintage -S
Tuning Gear: Premium Open-Gear
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Pickguard: Black 3-Ply
GIB craftsmen will tune the instrument for optimal playability before shipping.
Accessories: Gig bag, warranty card, wrench, pickup fence
Text: Shunsuke Saga
Inspector: Agarie
Product Photography: Tei
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). (Reservation required)
- Please present your signed warranty card.
- This offer is only available to the original purchaser at a GIB or TONIQ store or online shop.
- Please cover shipping and other related costs.
●Repurchase Price Guarantee
If you sell your product within six months of purchase, we guarantee a full repurchase price. This guarantee is 50% for new products and 70% for used products.
●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 during 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 products and one year for new products.
Please note that even within the warranty period, repairs will incur a fee in the following cases:
- Malfunctions or damage caused by transportation, moving, dropping, etc.
- Replacement of consumables.
- Malfunctions or damage caused by fire, earthquake, salt damage, gas damage, or abnormal voltage.
- Malfunctions or damage caused by handling that violates the precautions in the instruction manual.
- Malfunctions or damage to parts 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 made in Japan.)
● Trade-in for up to 15% off
Get a 10% discount on your purchase when you use our trade-in service. (Consignment items are not eligible. Only applicable if the trade-in value is 20% or more of the sales price.)
Additionally, 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 customer's responsibility.
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 configured for use in Japan.
Please be sure to check the voltage and power specifications of your country before purchasing and using.
Contact Information
Contact Info
LINE: vwj2699r
Email: info@bassick.jp
TEL: 045 594 7308
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