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Sire Basses and Guitars
Designed and backed by legends
For Sire, artist partnership is foundational. Two legends of the jazz and fusion worlds, bassist Marcus Miller and guitarist Larry Carlton, bring their expertise and perspective to every instrument Sire makes.
The result is a series of basses and guitars with all the features a gigging pro could ask for, in killer styles that run from classic to contemporary. With Miller and Carlton on board, the fit and finish of every Sire instrument is of the utmost importance -- which you'll be able to feel right away when you pick one up. Most amazing of all, Sire accomplishes this level of quality at a price point most weekend warriors can fit into their budget!
Shop our Spotlight guide for a complete rundown of Sire's offerings for bass and guitar and find the Sire that suits your needs!
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The result is a series of basses and guitars with all the features a gigging pro could ask for, in killer styles that run from classic to contemporary. With Miller and Carlton on board, the fit and finish of every Sire instrument is of the utmost importance -- which you'll be able to feel right away when you pick one up. Most amazing of all, Sire accomplishes this level of quality at a price point most weekend warriors can fit into their budget!
Shop our Spotlight guide for a complete rundown of Sire's offerings for bass and guitar and find the Sire that suits your needs!
Sire V Series Basses
The ultimate in versatility and ergonomics, Sire's flagship V Series basses capture Marcus Miller's signature tone and favorite features. Available in 4- or 5-string configurations and V3, V5, V7, and V10 models, there's a lot of range in the V Series.
V3 basses feature a set of Standard J-Revolution pickups that can achieve a range of tones thanks to the Heritage-3 preamp. A rosewood fretboard with rolled edges completes this overachieving "entry-level" bass. The V5 is a passive bass that goes in a vintage direction. Vintage-J Revolution pickups excel at nailing classic J Bass tones, and a roasted maple neck with block inlays oozes charm.
The flagship V7 basses contain Super J-Revolution pickups, able to fully articulate anything you throw at them, and fully sculptable with a 3-band EQ, volume, tone, mid frequency, and pickup blender controls. An ebony fretboard feels incredibly smooth when playing leads.
If you prefer an even more premium feel, the V10 DX brings it, with a flamed maple top and roasted flamed maple neck and fretboard, adorned with abalone block inlays, plus gold hardware throughout. Premium J-Revolution pickups bring the utmost clarity. The upgraded electronics, hardware, and features all come together for a truly elegant instrument.
V3 basses feature a set of Standard J-Revolution pickups that can achieve a range of tones thanks to the Heritage-3 preamp. A rosewood fretboard with rolled edges completes this overachieving "entry-level" bass. The V5 is a passive bass that goes in a vintage direction. Vintage-J Revolution pickups excel at nailing classic J Bass tones, and a roasted maple neck with block inlays oozes charm.
The flagship V7 basses contain Super J-Revolution pickups, able to fully articulate anything you throw at them, and fully sculptable with a 3-band EQ, volume, tone, mid frequency, and pickup blender controls. An ebony fretboard feels incredibly smooth when playing leads.
If you prefer an even more premium feel, the V10 DX brings it, with a flamed maple top and roasted flamed maple neck and fretboard, adorned with abalone block inlays, plus gold hardware throughout. Premium J-Revolution pickups bring the utmost clarity. The upgraded electronics, hardware, and features all come together for a truly elegant instrument.
Sire P Series Basses
Hearkening back to the earliest days of electric bass, Sire P Series basses offer players plenty of powerful low-end thump that translates equally well to rock, blues, punk, country, and more.
Sire P5 basses feature a set of Vintage Precision-Revolution pickups, which faithfully recreate the warm, "woody" tone of pickups in the "golden era" electric bass guitars of the 1950s and 1960s. The baked maple neck and fretboard with rolled edges not only look incredible, they feel smooth and already worn-in.
Step up to the P7 series and gain tonal versatility by way of the Super-PJ Revolution set, which combines P- and J-style pickups, adjustable 3-band EQ, and blender knob, in addition to volume and tone controls. An ebony fretboard with pearloid block inlays caps off the premium features this affordable bass has to offer.
Sire P5 basses feature a set of Vintage Precision-Revolution pickups, which faithfully recreate the warm, "woody" tone of pickups in the "golden era" electric bass guitars of the 1950s and 1960s. The baked maple neck and fretboard with rolled edges not only look incredible, they feel smooth and already worn-in.
Step up to the P7 series and gain tonal versatility by way of the Super-PJ Revolution set, which combines P- and J-style pickups, adjustable 3-band EQ, and blender knob, in addition to volume and tone controls. An ebony fretboard with pearloid block inlays caps off the premium features this affordable bass has to offer.
Sire M Series Basses
The M in Sire's M Series may well stand for "modern." Consistent from the M2, M5, and M7 basses is a contemporary body shape with wide cutaways, perfect for players who cover the fretboard up to its 24th fret peak.
The entry-level M2 offers a pair of Marcus Blue humbuckers powered by the on-board Heritage 3 preamp, complete with 3-band EQ and active/passive switch. Rolled fretboard edges and a mahogany body put the M2 well above other basses in its price range.
The M5 and M7 basses amplify the format with Pure-H Revolution humbuckers for enhanced clarity, and an additional mini toggle switch to run the pickups in series, split, or parallel. Both feature an ebony fretboard, bone nut, and Heavy Mass Custom Bridge for supreme playing feel, intonation, and action. The M7 adds a flamed maple top for even more distinctive class.
The entry-level M2 offers a pair of Marcus Blue humbuckers powered by the on-board Heritage 3 preamp, complete with 3-band EQ and active/passive switch. Rolled fretboard edges and a mahogany body put the M2 well above other basses in its price range.
The M5 and M7 basses amplify the format with Pure-H Revolution humbuckers for enhanced clarity, and an additional mini toggle switch to run the pickups in series, split, or parallel. Both feature an ebony fretboard, bone nut, and Heavy Mass Custom Bridge for supreme playing feel, intonation, and action. The M7 adds a flamed maple top for even more distinctive class.
Sire U Series Basses
Perfect for younger players or anyone looking for a comfortable, easy-to-play option, Sire U Series basses feature a shorter 30" scale. This translates to an easy-to-play neck and a slightly smaller body that's comfortable to play standing or seated.
Everything else about the U Series bass is full-grown. The Super PJ Revolution set offers the best of P- and J-style tones in a passive circuit with supreme clarity. A flamed maple top on an alder body adds visual panache, and like all Sire basses, the U Series features a bone nut and rolled fretboard edges for a premium touch.
Everything else about the U Series bass is full-grown. The Super PJ Revolution set offers the best of P- and J-style tones in a passive circuit with supreme clarity. A flamed maple top on an alder body adds visual panache, and like all Sire basses, the U Series features a bone nut and rolled fretboard edges for a premium touch.
Sire D Series Basses
Sire D Series basses are no-nonsense rock machines. With a body style that evokes a vintage gem found in a pawn shop and simple controls, these basses let your playing technique shine through.
A roasted maple fretboard with a 9.5" radius feels authentically vintage in your hands, as does the neck's comfortable C-shape. The solo D-Bass single-coil pickup and passive volume and tone controls allow you to enhance the bass's otherwise naturally warm tone. The pickguard with truss rod opening makes for easy adjustment of the neck, so your D Bass always plays perfectly!
A roasted maple fretboard with a 9.5" radius feels authentically vintage in your hands, as does the neck's comfortable C-shape. The solo D-Bass single-coil pickup and passive volume and tone controls allow you to enhance the bass's otherwise naturally warm tone. The pickguard with truss rod opening makes for easy adjustment of the neck, so your D Bass always plays perfectly!
Sire H Series Guitars
Known for his love of semi-hollowbody guitars, Larry Carlton brought his expertise to help design Sire's H Series. These double-cutaway guitars deliver tones on anything from jazz to blues, rock and more thanks to the pair of Larry Carlton Vintage humbuckers. Dial in your tone from warm and smooth to cutting bite via volume and tone controls for each pickup.
Premium features like an ebony fretboard with mother-of-pearl block inlays and flamed maple tops on select finishes make the H series guitars true showstoppers.
Premium features like an ebony fretboard with mother-of-pearl block inlays and flamed maple tops on select finishes make the H series guitars true showstoppers.
Sire L Series Guitars
Rockers in search of the ultimate workhorse should look no further than the Sire L series. Sporting the classic combination of a solid mahogany body and a maple top, L Series guitars have a thick sonic profile and rich resonance. A pair of Larry Carlton Modern humbuckers brings plenty of grit when you need to drive an amp.
An ebony fretboard with trapezoid inlays, Tune-O-Matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece, and a mounted pickguard complete a truly classic look. The 12" fretboard radius and C-shape neck are a great fit for modern playing styles, making L Series guitars great for rhythm and lead playing of any era.
An ebony fretboard with trapezoid inlays, Tune-O-Matic bridge with stopbar tailpiece, and a mounted pickguard complete a truly classic look. The 12" fretboard radius and C-shape neck are a great fit for modern playing styles, making L Series guitars great for rhythm and lead playing of any era.
Sire S Series Guitars
Stylish and ergonomic, Sire S Series guitars excel in any genre, and have plenty of versatility to cover any style. Twin Sire single-coil pickups have an open, mellow sound that shines on cleans and overdrive. Switch to fifth position to reach a humbucker pickup that deftly handles higher-gain tones with zero hum.
A roasted maple neck with abalone inlays lends a modern touch to the S Series' classically inspired aesthetic. It features a satin finish on the back, making it easy to glide up and down the neck. When it's solo time, use the Sire Modern tremolo bridge for smooth whammy bar action and rest assured you'll land back in tune.
A roasted maple neck with abalone inlays lends a modern touch to the S Series' classically inspired aesthetic. It features a satin finish on the back, making it easy to glide up and down the neck. When it's solo time, use the Sire Modern tremolo bridge for smooth whammy bar action and rest assured you'll land back in tune.
Sire T Series Guitars
Sire's take on a tried-and-true guitar icon, T Series guitars are as comfortable with chicken-picking as they are anthemic strumming.
The standard T7 features a pair of single-coil pickups for authentic twang, and an "ashtray" style bridge with brass saddles. A three-way pickup selector switch and master volume and tone controls are mounted on a plate for easy access.
The T7 FM is a more modern take on the form, with a flamed maple top and a pair of aggressive T7 Modern humbuckers with a five-way switch for a ton of tonal variety. Its tremolo bridge even opens the door to dive bombs and other whammy bar moves.
The standard T7 features a pair of single-coil pickups for authentic twang, and an "ashtray" style bridge with brass saddles. A three-way pickup selector switch and master volume and tone controls are mounted on a plate for easy access.
The T7 FM is a more modern take on the form, with a flamed maple top and a pair of aggressive T7 Modern humbuckers with a five-way switch for a ton of tonal variety. Its tremolo bridge even opens the door to dive bombs and other whammy bar moves.