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 for improved playability.
Most players will find this specification positive.
The body is made of alder, a very classic style of wood.
The pickup position is the same as on a Fender '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 and one tone.
The sound is tight yet rich in overtones, with a powerful tone and just the right amount of compression.
It retains the playability you'd expect from a Sire, while also offering a vintage-like feel.
This bass is recommended not only as a step-up bass, but also as a secondary bass.
Approximately 90% of the frets remain.
The truss rod is in good condition.
The neck is in good condition.
There are occasional minor scratches on the body and finish. There are scratches on the fingerboard.
The electrical system is in good condition.
No obvious modifications were found.
Controls: Neck PU volume, bridge PU volume, master tone
Nut width: 45.8mm
Bridge string spacing: 18.0mm
Scale: 34 inches
Year of manufacture: Unknown
Country of manufacture: Indonesia
D'addario EXL strings, trusted by professional musicians, were used for the setup.
Characterized by a powerful attack and rich overtones, they truly deserve to be called the standard.
These high-quality strings maximize the instrument's performance and character, so please enjoy them as well.
GIB craftsmen will adjust them for ease of play before shipping them to you.
Accessories: Gig bag
Text: Ryuma Terao
Inspector: Terao
Product Photos: Wakatsuki
GIB 3-month warranty included
◯ About the GIB and TONIQ warranty
● Lifetime free maintenance
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.
- Only the original purchaser from a GIB or TONIQ store or online store is eligible.
- Please note that you are responsible for all shipping and other related costs.
● Repurchase Price Guarantee
If you sell your purchase within six months of purchase, we will guarantee the 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
Products sold by Basic Co., Ltd. are guaranteed against defects. With the exception of some consignment items and other products, we will repair any malfunctions that occur under normal use free of charge during the warranty period (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, there will be a fee for repairs in the following cases:
- Malfunctions or damage caused by transportation, movement, 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 within Japan.)
● Trade-in for up to 15% off
Get a 10% discount on your purchase when you use our trade-in service. (This offer does not apply to consignment items. It is only applicable 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.
Items will be packed in a hard cardboard box.
We ship internationally.
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Email: info@bassick.jp
TEL: 045-594-7308