Sire Basses

Frenchy-Lefty · **Posted:** July 20th, 2015, 10:53 am

Yolly111 wrote:

Hi guys & gals,

- action is low so the G string is very close to the body. Hence, not much space to put your finger to pop, takes a bit a getting used to.

You can fix that by installing a shim in the neck pocket.

Yolly111 · **Joined:** May 1st, 2013, 8:58 pm **Posts:** 469

Thanks, but got used to it already!

Carmine · **Joined:** October 5th, 2008, 9:45 am **Posts:** 788

pjmuck wrote:

I received mine yesterday. I'll hold off on posting a full review until I've fully gotten my feet wet on it, but so far I have to say there are a few troubling things about mine that I hope to resolve with some tweaking, most noticeably excessive fret buzz.

...to be continued...

Hey PJ- can you give us any update on your observations thusfar?

pjmuck · **Posted:** July 28th, 2015, 7:15 pm

I've been super busy of late, and I realize I owe everyone a thorough review. I'll be doing my 2nd gig with the bass tomorrow night, so I can better run it through the test and report back. But so far, so good...very good.

darkkent · **Posted:** August 25th, 2015, 12:13 am

Any more feedback on these new Sire joints?

Yolly111 · **Joined:** May 1st, 2013, 8:58 pm **Posts:** 469

I am still in honeymoon mode. I really think I got my money's worth and more.

The only negative still remaining is the bit of buzzing I get when I move the pickup pot away from its middle position.

Otherwise, I find it quite versatile due to the array of sounds it can produce. And it is gorgeous and well made.

Any other owner has the buzzing issue?

Matt R. · **Posted:** August 25th, 2015, 10:33 am

Are you talking electronic buzz or fret buzz?

Stingray5 · **Joined:** April 5th, 2008, 4:52 pm **Posts:** 366

I'd love to see some pictures if you guys get a chance

pjmuck · **Posted:** August 25th, 2015, 12:33 pm

My review posted in reviews section.

viewtopic.php?f=16&t=6390

Yolly111 · **Joined:** May 1st, 2013, 8:58 pm **Posts:** 469

Electronic buzz!

I did put copper foil all over the inside but it did not change much...

pjmuck · **Posted:** August 25th, 2015, 12:46 pm

You're talking about 60 cycle hum, I assume? The only time the PUPs will not hum is when they're in the middle position/hum canceling position (both Pups on). That's typical of a Jazz bass/single coils. Keep your fingers on the bass and your body will act as a ground.

I actually found mine to be quieter than my Fender Js, however, so maybe there is something else going on with yours. I'd start by making sure you're grounding the instrument.

Yolly111 · **Joined:** May 1st, 2013, 8:58 pm **Posts:** 469

Yes, tried that but still humming. I have contacted Sire, let's see what they say... Thx

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