Sire became famous for releasing basses supervised by Marcus Miller.
The quality of their guitars and basses is extremely high, and they are highly regarded not only by Marcus Miller fans but also by a wider audience.
This model is the V5R, based on the Jazz Bass.
While there are several models in the V series, this one has a design that evokes a vintage feel.
The neck is made of roasted maple with a satin finish.
This is also known as thermowood.
Thermowood, which was commercialized in the musical instrument field by Japan's Sago, was originally used in Finland as a building material for saunas.
Thermowood is valued for its resistance to high temperatures and humidity, and its usefulness for musical instruments is evident from its adoption by top manufacturers such as Sadowsky and Suhr.
A certain amount of thermowood is discarded during the processing.
Presumably, those that would warp in the future are also discarded here.
Sound-wise, it has a strong impression of a well-worn, mature tone.
The fretboard is made of rosewood.
The edges are nicely rounded, aiming to improve playability.
Most players will likely have a positive impression of this specification.
The body is made of alder, a very classic wood choice.
The pickup placement is the same as a Fender 70's JB.
This produces a uniquely tight and powerful sound.
The bridge is also designed with a classic style in mind.
The controls are simple: 2 volume, 1 tone.
It features a powerful sound that is tight yet rich in harmonics, with a moderate amount of compression.
It retains the ease of playability characteristic of SIRE basses while offering a vintage-like feel.
This bass is highly recommended not only as a step-up instrument but also as a backup.
●SPECS
BODY-
Body Material: North American Alder
Body Shape: New Marcus Miller Jazz Type
Body Color: NT (Natural), TS (Tobacco Sunburst), MLG (Mild Green)
NECK-
Neck Material: Roasted Hard Maple
Neck Shape: C-Shape
Scale: 34"
Neck Joint: Four Bolt Steel Square Plate
Fingerboard: Rosewood, Edgeless™ (Rolled Fretboard Edges)
Fingerboard Radius: 9.5"
Frets: 2.4 Medium
String Nut: 5 String – Bone Nut 46mm width
Neck Binding: 1 Ply Ivory
Inlay: WH.P 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: BK Jazz Knobs
Bridge: Marcus Miller Vintage-S
Tuning Gear: Premium Open-Gear
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Pickguard: BK 3ply
GIB craftsmen will adjust the guitar for optimal playability before delivery.
Accessories: Gig bag, warranty card, wrench, pickup fence
Text: Kaigo Kawami
Inspector: Kawami
Product Photos: Muragishi
GIB 3-Month Warranty Included
(Warranty is only valid for purchases made within Japan)
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