Franz Bassguitars Sirius 5 SMB Premium
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Franz Bassguitars
Sirius 5 SMB Premium
Product Info
Article Number:
610755
Brand:
Franz Bassguitars
Model:
Sirius 5 SMB Premium
Category:
Premium Basses
Price:
$6,961.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Sirius 5 SMB Premium is a serious instrument – the build quality is impeccable, and the tone is both powerful and nuanced. It’s a fantastic choice for experienced players who demand top-tier materials and active electronics for a wide range of genres, especially those seeking a modern, articulate low end with a touch of vintage warmth.
Product Description
- Franz Bassguitars Sirius 5 SMB Premium
- 5-String Electric Bass
- Body: Thermo ash
- Selected top: Spalted maple burl
- 5-Piece neck-thru-body: thermo maple / thermo ash with walnut stripes
- Scale: 876 mm (34 1/2")
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Hybrid spalted maple block fingerboard inlays
- Matching headstock
- Pickups: 12x Rheingold Soapbar Humbucker with ebony cover
- Electronics: Glockenklang active/passive 3-band electronics with active tone diaphragm
- 2x Switch serial
- single coil
- parallel
- ETS 3D bridge
- 19 mm string spacing
- Schaller Light machine heads
- Gold hardware
- Colour: Natural matt oil/wax
- Includes case
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Thermo ash body offers exceptional resonance and clarity, a premium choice.
- • Rheingold Soapbar pickups deliver a powerful, articulate, and focused tone.
- • Glockenklang electronics provide versatile shaping with active/passive options.
- • Ebony fingerboard ensures smooth playability and a crisp, defined attack.
CONS
- • The spalted maple burl top, while beautiful, can be prone to minor checking over time.
- • Premium-priced, positioning it outside reach of many players.
- • 876 mm scale length may feel slightly longer for players accustomed to shorter scales.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Thermo ash with spalted maple burl top
Neck Material
Thermo maple / thermo ash with walnut stripes
Fingerboard
Ebony with hybrid spalted maple block inlays
Pickups
12x Rheingold Soapbar Humbucker with ebony cover
Scale Length
876 mm (34 1/2 in)
Frets
24, Jescar stainless steel
Strings
5-string, likely .045-.130 gauge
Weight
Approximately 4.5 - 5.5 kg (9.9 - 12.1 lbs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Passive mode delivers a more organic, vintage tone, while active provides enhanced clarity and a more defined low-end response with the tone diaphragm.
It’s primarily cosmetic, but the unique density patterns within the burl can subtly influence resonance – generally adding a touch of complexity to the overall tone.
It's essentially the same length, but the slightly longer scale can offer a tighter feel and increased string tension, potentially requiring minor adjustments to technique.
