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Lifelike Acoustic Tones for the Stage





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Bassists looking for an organic acoustic-style tone for performing onstage absolutely love the Sire GB5. This bass offers natural-sounding acoustic tones in a familiar form factor. The slim mahogany body features extensive chambering for a resonant sound with long sustain. Meanwhile, you also get a solid spruce top for a snappier attack. A bolt-on 3-piece mahogany neck supplies fluid playability that never slows you down. Plus, the fingerboard comes with rolled edges for added comfort. On the electronics side, the GB5’s piezo pickup and onboard Vividx-B preamp work together to produce a natural-sounding tone fit for worship groups, folk music, and so much more. You don’t have to deal with bulky, feedback-prone acoustic-electric basses anymore ? order a Sire GB5 from Sweetwater and perform to the best of your abilities onstage.





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Vividx-B electronics deliver superb tone





Plug into your favorite amplifier, and the GB5 delivers natural-sounding tones perfect for the concert stage. The magic lies in the combination of an under-saddle piezo pickup and the unique sonic characteristics of the Vividx-B preamp. Speaking of the preamp, the Vividx-B offers flexible tone-shaping controls. You get a master volume plus a phase switch to manage the overall volume level. Meanwhile, the 3-band EQ gives you the tools necessary to craft a unique tone every time you’re onstage.





Compact and comfortable body





Many bassists believe that comfort is the name of the game. Comfort-minded players will find a lot to like about the GB5 acoustic bass. It has a much shallower body than other designs to give you the familiar feel of a solidbody electric bass. The chambered mahogany body delivers a warm and resonant tone with boosted sustain. A spruce top gives you a brighter, snappier response akin to that of a full-depth acoustic bass.





Effortlessly playable neck





Like all Sire instruments, the GB5 places a heavy emphasis on playability. This bass has a 3-piece mahogany neck. It’s carved into a “C” shape, which feels extremely comfortable in your fretting hand, and is topped by an Edgeless rosewood fingerboard. Sire’s Edgeless fingerboards are rolled over, which helps the board blend into the neck profile for a seamless, comfortable playing experience. If playability is your utmost concern, you can feel confident choosing the GB5.





Sire GB5 5-string Fretless Bass Guitar Features:


Chambered mahogany body produces warm, resonant tones


Spruce top adds extra articulation to the attack


3-piece mahogany neck and “C”-shaped profile offer easy playability in any position


Rolled fingerboard edges drastically improve playing comfort


Under-saddle piezo pickup accurately captures your bass’ acoustic tone


Vividx-B electronics offer a 3-band EQ and phase switch to shape your sound


Premium hardware offers impressive tuning stability