Sire rose to fame as a brand releasing basses supervised 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 is a guitar based on a jazz bass.
The body is alder and the fingerboard is ebony, a slightly more modern design.
The finish of the fingerboard and frets is excellent.
Of course, at this price point, the quality is comparable to instruments in higher price ranges.
The original pickups are paired with an active circuit, in keeping with Marcus's style.
These are called the Marcus Super-J Revolution Set and the Marcus Heritage-3 with Middle Frequency Control.
The controls are quite extensive - volume, tone, balance, bass, middle, mid frequency, treble, and an active/passive switch - but they are well-organized and easy to understand for bassists.
It features a tight yet powerful sound that is rich in overtones and has just the right amount of compression.
This is a model that is definitely worth trying out, not only for those aiming for a Marcus-esque sound, but also for those simply looking for a high-quality jazz bass.
Approximately 90% of the frets remain.
The truss rod is in good condition.
The neck shows signs of high-rise. The GIB standard string height is 2.2mm-3.0mm at the 12th fret, and buzzing can occur depending on the strength of the pick.
The body and paint have some minor scratches, but are generally in good condition.
The electrical system is in good condition.
No obvious modifications were found.
Controls: Master Volume/Master Tone, Balancer, Treble, Middle/Mid Frequency, Bass, Active/Passive Switch, Preamp Gain (Inside Cavity)
Nut Width: 46.1mm
Bridge String Spacing: 18.0mm
Scale: 34""
Year of Manufacture: Unknown
Country of Manufacture: Indonesia
This instrument is set up using D'addario EXL strings, trusted by professional musicians.
Characterized by a powerful attack and rich overtones, these strings truly deserve to be called the standard.
These high-quality strings maximize the performance and character of your instrument, so enjoy them too.
GIB craftsmen will tune them for optimal playability before shipping.
Accessories: Gig bag, pickup fence, wrench
Text: Tatsuma Terao
Inspector: Hirayama
Product Photos: Wakatsuki
GIB 3-Month Warranty
◯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 costs.
●Repurchase Price Guarantee
If you sell your purchase within six months of purchase, we will guarantee the repurchase price. This guarantee is 50% for new instruments and 70% 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.
Contact Information
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Email: info@bassick.jp
TEL: 045-594-7308