New Sire P Basses!

[Immigrant]

I'll wait for a five string PJ before I say how muchi like it but then never buy one, allowing other Sire aficionados to buy multiples.

I mean, really. I've said it before. If there is ever a GTG around here and people bring their Sires, I'm bringing luminol and orangy specs.

 

[sikamikanico]

Meh... This is how I imagined a Jazz guy would design a P bass. With all the pickups and knobs (and a J neck, heh) it kinda misses the point of the P, which imo is simplicity. Sure, the market might be there for this kind of thing, but I'll pass.

 

[shawshank72]

Too many knobs....ugh

 

[howlin]

There are men who like these necks. Then women and kids are the next best fit for them. Nothing about calling anyone, anything. They are thinner and fit more of the population. That's why they make them this way. No other reason. Meanwhile, P bass players get shafted.

A J neck on a P was good enough for DD. Just sayin' . . .

 

[baxter_x]

Once again Sire hits hard. I really want to try those PBases. But I'm waiting for 5 strings version. And this new Jazz Bass looks awesome!

Too many knobs....ugh

I can understand that point of view. You still have the switch that allows you to swtich to passive mode. Then only 3 knobs are usefull.

 

[Pierre Audy]

Happy they finally did it! Hope there will be more colour available

I'm not a big fan of the way the put the knobs (in circle as the m7) but i guess on a black bickguard it shouldn't be too much visible.

Can't wait to own one ...

 

[Greyplaysmusic]

I understand nut width to an extent, but I'll never pass on a bass because "too many knobs"... you have the option to not engage the preamp, or engage and leave flat. I don't get why too much functionality and options would ever be a serious no factor when options is exactly what they are.

 

[Snibborwocky]

Just when I thought I had my G.A.S. contained... Wow.

 

[seedokebass]

Gettin GASsy on that white bass, hoo weeeee

I get the griping on yet another PJ with a Jazz neck, but think about this: you have nearly limitless options of P basses of all shapes, sizes, colors and cost from other manufacturers. Not like anyone is going to stop making traditional P basses!

 

[ThePresident777]

Just when I thought the wheel was going to go extinct, it's been reinvented yay!!!

 

[Nev375]

I understand nut width to an extent, but I'll never pass on a bass because "too many knobs"... you have the option to not engage the preamp, or engage and leave flat. I don't get why too much functionality and options would ever be a serious no factor when options is exactly what they are.

Well, in my case, It bothers me in an OCD way to have things that are not necessary. Every extra unused part is one more thing that could break or need to be maintained in some way. This is why I don't do active electronics. There are passive options that sound just as good as any active circuit IMO. Simplicity is elegance.

Still, I'm glad to see Sire growing and expanding their lineup even if they don't have a bass for me yet.

 

[Greyplaysmusic]

I will say what I do understand is when those options attribute to a price hike, then it's now a matter of what's worth the money.

That I get completely.

 

[sgtpepper]

The white one looks sweet!!!

 

[bholder]

Looks nice and I like the jazz neck pairing but the knob configuration is impractical. I wouldn't be able to deal with knobs all up in my grill.

Not all that hard to get the hang of once you've got one, and makes it a tonal monster. Just have to remember where you are in the settings (the center detentes are very helpful).

 

[socialleper]

What a bunch of grumpy old cranks. They are knobs, not your computer; join the crazy new fangled world of preamps
The point of a P isn't simplicity, its a sound. We haven't heard it yet, so we don't know if it makes that sound. If it doesn't, then there is a problem.
The point of a PJ is more options and to be more evolved than a P. That's what this looks like to me. Some PJs have jazz necks, some have P necks; there is no right or wrong here.

 

[leegreenman]

These look cool, but I don't think they're aimed at the traditional P Bass player. More like a P for a modern Jazz Bass player or someone looking for a more modern sound, with traditional styling.

 

[WaynerBass]

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I looks like it's finally happening, I woke up to these pictures on my Facebook.
There was also a new J bass tease..


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What are we thinking? I'm pretty excited, I've been holding off on buying another V7 in the hopes that something fresh would come from them.

OMG!!!! I'm gettin one of deez!!!

 

[NKBassman]

Do we know if they'll be doing 5-string P Basses?
Also, that bridge pickup looks like 70s position?

 

[socialleper]

They must want the woman and child market so bad that they will keep the thinner neck at all costs.

Wow dude.
Just...wow

 

[Rib 13]

So, this sucks for P bass players. Apparently, this brand is centered around the entire bass playing world who play jazz basses and their necks. They must want the woman and child market so bad that they will keep the thinner neck at all costs.

Wow dude.
Just...wow

its bad enough a lot of guys judge their manhood by the music they listen to and play but now, apparently, some judge their manhood by their musical instrument choices....