Sire GB5-4

[Frank Blank]

Hmmm, needs a set up (nothing drastic, action is a bit high, fret ends need smoothing down) but otherwise I can't find a fault. Perfect service/delivery from Andertons/DHL, I shall let you know how it is after a visit to Guitar Technical Services...

 

 

 

Edited Friday at 13:58 by Frank Blank

[ezbass]

From the many reports on BC, Sire fret ends are normally as smooth as silk. Plainly, this is not always the case  .

[Frank Blank]

3 minutes ago, ezbass said:

From the many reports on BC, Sire fret ends are normally as smooth as silk. Plainly, this is not always the case  .

 

Yes. It seems to be an issue with these particularly, I was expecting it.

[ezbass]

26 minutes ago, Frank Blank said:

 

Yes. It seems to be an issue with these particularly, I was expecting it.

Perhaps these Godin-alikes come from a different factory. However, at at least £1k less than an actual Godin, it's a small price to pay. 

[Frank Blank]

6 minutes ago, ezbass said:

Perhaps these Godin-alikes come from a different factory. However, at at least £1k less than an actual Godin, it's a small price to pay. 

Having had a Godin A4 I shall be doing a direct comparison once it’s set up. It’s certainly several tonnes lighter.

[SpondonBassed]

Has it got preamp and tuner built in?

[Frank Blank]

1 hour ago, SpondonBassed said:

Has it got preamp and tuner built in?

 

Preamp yes, tuner no.

[SpondonBassed]

I'm wondering if you'd like your big rack* back?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*[Stifled chortle]

[velvetkevorkian]

Looks very nice, but it has triggered one of my pettier pet hates - any product manager who specs a 4 string with the number 5 in the model name needs their ass kicked. 

 

 

[Frank Blank]

12 minutes ago, velvetkevorkian said:

Looks very nice, but it has triggered one of my pettier pet hates - any product manager who specs a 4 string with the number 5 in the model name needs their ass kicked. 

Agreed *joins ass kicking queue*

[Frank Blank]

On 17/10/2025 at 15:50, ezbass said:

However, at at least £1k less than an actual Godin, it's a small price to pay. 

 

The Sire was £2,180 less than the current price for a new Godin A4 Ultra. The Godin was a lovely sounding bass but it was way too big and heavy for me.

[Frank Blank]

17 hours ago, SpondonBassed said:

I'm wondering if you'd like your big rack* back?

 

No, there's going to be a sale or two I think to get me down to three basses.

[SpondonBassed]

2 hours ago, Frank Blank said:

No, there's going to be a sale or two I think to get me down to three basses.

 

GLWTS.  I think I know which one you're definitely keeping from our chat early in the year...

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited 7 hours ago by SpondonBassed

[Cato]

Be interested to hear how you get on with it after the set up.

 

I watched an Anderton's vid on these at the weekend and the fretless version was absolutely singing in Lee's ( not 100% sure that's his name, damn fine bass player though) hands.

 

Edit: thought I may as well post the clip.

 

 

Edited 5 hours ago by Cato

[Frank Blank]

20 minutes ago, Cato said:

Be interested to hear how you get on with it after the set up.

 

Of course.

 

20 minutes ago, Cato said:

I watched an Anderton's vid on these at the weekend and the fretless version was absolutely singing in Lee's ( not 100% sure that's his name, damn fine bass player though) hands.

 

The fretless does sound lovely, but, as someone who is lucky enough to own a bespoke @Jabba_the_gut fretless (which I prefered to my fretless Rob Allen), I am contractually bound to say it doesn't sound Jabba good.