alembic1989

The pick up was open circuit.

Well, Sire emailed me today, and told me that they were very sorry about my problem, and that they would supply me a pick up SET for $59 , but I'd have to pay for the shipping ( there would also be a customs charge). The price is of course very reasonable, however I only wanted the neck pick up, and they won't supply it by itself....also I'm probably looking at around £80-90 in the end. I have a buyer for my bass, and was gutted when I found out the pick up wasn't working, so having to spend another load of money on it..all of a sudden I'm taking a big hit. I managed to find the fault on the pick up this morning, and fixed it myself, it now works perfectly, so I won't be taking them up on their offer. So there you have it....the stories of being sent free replacement parts from Sire was certainly not true in my case, but they were trying to be helpful...and if I actually needed a set..the price was very reasonable..as they're actually very nice pick ups. CHAPTER.

I got another email from Sire this morning, after I emailed them telling them what Thomann said. They said " they would be willing to assist me" getting the replacement, that they'd send it to me via Thomann, and would I please forward the Thomann email to them. Ive done all this..now just waiting to see what happens...I'm not sure whether or not I'm going to be charged..so I did ask. Im expecting a response from Sire or Thomann soon..will let you all know what happens.

Hi Dave, I did email Sire, they told me to contact Thomann, who in turn told me that they have a suitable Di Marzio.....that would set me back 85 euros (inc postage)..... not the answer I was seeking. I was willing to pay but would have preferred a Sire pick up, that sound nice, and I suspect would be considerably cheaper. 🤔🤔 it seems it isn't possible to get a replacement from Sire.....not the service I was expecting.

Its a 4 guys...thanks.

The dimensions are slightly different to affordable replacements..nordstrand and bartolini are very close...but around £100!! I have emailed Sire, so fingers crossed. thanks.

Thanks Steve..done all that. I removed the pick up and stuck a meter across the terminals...it appears to be open circuit..so it looks like the pickup has had it..it just really puzzles me as to how this happens.

Nope. Ive just removed the front pick up, and stuck a multi meter across the 2 wires. It appears it is open circuit. How the hell did that happen ( shrugs his shoulders).?????. so I'm guessing I need a replacement front pick up..now comes the headache of finding one with the same dimensions.

No wires adrift on blend pot..if the front pick up has packed in..how on earth could that happen when it hasn't been touched?.

Haha..don't what it is tbh...don't even know how I did it..😀

I have a Sire Marcus Miller jazz. Recently, the blend control decided it didn't want to work anymore. There is no crackling with the pot, just silence when panned to the front pick up. Everything else works perfectly..I'm stumped. Its not as if I've been tinkering with it or anything..it just doesn't work anymore. Any suggestions....?? or could someone recommend a tech who could fix it, preferably in my area..I live in Slough Berks. Many thanks.

I have a Sire Marcus Miller jazz. Recently, the blend control decided it didn't want to work anymore. There is no crackling with the pot, just silence when panned to the front pick up. Everything else works perfectly..I'm stumped. Its not as if I've been tinkering with it or anything..it just doesn't work anymore. Any suggestions....?? or could someone recommend a tech who could fix it, preferably in my area..I live in Slough Berks. Many thanks.

Many thanks friend.

Hi all. Do any of my distinguished BC'ers know the make and model of the fretless bass that Jerry Jermott uses on the Jaco instruction video...the one with the scrolled upper horn and headstock? I would love to know. thanks.

1) Mahavishnu Orchestra...Birds Of Fire 2) Cressida....Cressida 3) Zappa...Joes Garage.

Fabulous..would love that double bass look a like.

Great basses. That's unbelievable value for money..a real steal.

Couldn't have put it any better. A firm fave for me.

That sounds just beautiful.

I've got the 5 string version. I think it's an excellent bass...those pick ups are brilliant..I don't see any problems with it's looks either. I think people just love slagging off Gibson basses ..many have never tried them..or if they have, seem to have a preconceived bias against them.

Looks very nice to me.