Bonin-in-the boneyard Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 (edited) This looks niceĀ Very temptingĀ Edited July 27, 2023 by Bonin-in-the boneyard 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 That does look nice.Ā Something about how the double- octave neck fills the space that a 20 fret neck leaves.Ā Probably just because it makes the body look downsized.Ā Liking the way they've doneĀ the lower cutaway,Ā too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassApprentice Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 I can't seem to get on with a standard Jazz shape - not sure if these are slightly more compact or just the extra access but intrigued either way 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killerfridge Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 I saw a couple of these in Andertons on Wednesday - they look really good in the flesh; they remind me of the old Fender USA Deluxe basses 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basexperience Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 I've got a V7 Mk 2 in swamp ash / maple - these look really nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassApprentice Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Sire confirmed the body is the same size. Still cool to see them offering more options though!Ā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonin-in-the boneyard Posted July 28, 2023 Author Share Posted July 28, 2023 Hopefully there will be some reviews Soon interested in the balance I would prefer the preamp aswellĀ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killerfridge Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 If I'd known they were new I would have picked one up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Wonder if they will start offering 24 frets on the rest of their range? A PJ5 24 fret with their semi para EQ would be very tempting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 The extra fret access improves the look in my eyes.Ā 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moley6knipe Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 On 28/07/2023 at 09:53, Killerfridge said: I saw a couple of these in Andertons on Wednesday - they look really good in the flesh; they remind me of the old Fender USA Deluxe basses Good call. I get why Fender dropped downsized bodies after the old 90s Deluxe series (coz most folks just want vanilla P or J if itās got a Fender logo) but they were sweet. I traded this one, because Iām a d*** - letās compare! Ā 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moley6knipe Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 Iām just going to hijack so I can kick myself in public. Idiot. LOOK at it. And the sound!! Suhr pups and preamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexel Matador Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 I can't unsee the mismatched horns. One round and one pointy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrorshowbass Posted August 2, 2023 Share Posted August 2, 2023 I hear ya in the horns. Can't see why 20 is the standard for frets. Good to see more 24 fretters. 21 at least for the E octave symmetry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duroc17 Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 Just ordered the 4 string 24 fret - coming tomorrow- I prefer standard shape but be nice to have some high up fret options Iāll never use š¤£ Ā that neck looks mintĀ Ā I had Fender 74 reissue from 2002 I played till 2017 but at nearly 11lbs was bit much - this Sire reminds me of that bass but with extra frets and nearly 1/3 of priceĀ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverberry Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Am I the only one that believes that the new 24 fret design is ugly?Ā š¤ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basexperience Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 On 18/10/2023 at 22:08, Silverberry said: Am I the only one that believes that the new 24 fret design is ugly?Ā š¤ On here, or globally?Ā š Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy777 Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 On 18/10/2023 at 22:08, Silverberry said: Am I the only one that believes that the new 24 fret design is ugly?Ā š¤ I donāt like it at all, looks like a photoshop gone wrong - I usually love the look of Sireās but canāt live with this one unfortunatelyĀ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velvetkevorkian Posted October 20, 2023 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Yeah, to me it seems like they need to slim the body down a bit to match the, er, more cut-away cut-away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverberry Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 12 hours ago, Paddy777 said: I donāt like it at all, looks like a photoshop gone wrong - I usually love the look of Sireās but canāt live with this one unfortunatelyĀ Exactly! I so much love Sires that I can't see anything else at the moment. Even the U5 that is not my cup of tea, feels to me as "understandable". But the new 24 fret design looks like anomalyĀ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basexperience Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 (edited) I really like it - I've got a V7 Mk2 ash / maple blonde, which I adore - amazing bass. This new 24 fret model looks like a Mayones Jabba - which I also really like, but you can bet it won't be mayones prices š Ā https://thebassgallery.com/products/mayones-jabba-4-pj Ā Edited October 21, 2023 by basexperience 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy777 Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, basexperience said: I really like it - I've got a V7 Mk2 ash / maple blonde, which I adore - amazing bass. This new 24 fret model looks like a Mayones Jabba - which I also really like, but you can bet it won't be mayones prices š Ā https://thebassgallery.com/products/mayones-jabba-4-pj Ā That Mayones looks right, the pickguard is in proportion and the horns match, I think the Pickguard shape on the Sire 24 fret looks kinda squashed. Ā Tbh if I needed a passive Jazz and a deal came up for one Iād still take it - if you could get a clear pickguard for it that make take some ofĀ the edge off it, the mismatched curve/spike of the 2 horns from the cutaways still irk me but itāll no doubt play well. Ā One thing Iāve found with all my Sireās is that the tone control is weak, itās basically the same sound all the way to 20% and then it suddenly changes to extreme treble roll off - works more like a switch than sweeping tone control. I know a new capacitor fixes it, but all my Sireās (Iāve owned 4-5, only have 1 currently) have been active - is it the same on the passive instruments like the P5 & V5 or do they use different capacitors for these? Edited October 21, 2023 by Paddy777 Autocorrect š¤¦āāļø Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biro Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 I ordered one by mistake, meaning that I regretted ordering one and tried to cancel. Alas, I was too late, so I guess I may as well try it out. Will update soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy777 Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 You should have 14 days to send it back if you ordered it online, you might have to foot the bill to post it though - may as well play it for a day before you do tho and see what itās like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biro Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 Yeah, to be honest I am quite curious. A 24 jazz bass is essentially my idea of a perfect bass, so it might be a blessing in disguise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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