Franz Bassguitars Sirius DC FL 4 Poplar Premium
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Franz Bassguitars
Sirius DC FL 4 Poplar Premium
Product Info
Article Number:
617512
Brand:
Franz Bassguitars
Model:
Sirius DC FL 4 Poplar Premium
Category:
Premium Basses
Price:
$4,398.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Sirius DC FL 4 is a serious instrument for the experienced fretless player. The Delano pickup and extended scale provide a unique, powerful voice – think Jaco-esque tones with modern punch. This is a high-end, German-crafted bass perfect for studio work and discerning players seeking a distinctive fretless sound.
Product Description
- Franz Bassguitars Sirius DC FL 4 Poplar Premium
- Fretless Electric Bass
- Body: Walnut
- Top: Poplar burl
- Neck-thru-body: Thermo asg with walnut stripes
- Fingerboard: Ebony
- Scale: 876 mm (34.5")
- 29 frets
- Pickup: 1 Delano TheExtender Humbucker (bridge)
- CTS passive electronics
- 1 volume control
- 1 tone control
- 1 switch for serial / single coil / parallel circuit
- ETS 3D bridge
- Gotoh machine heads
- Black hardware
- Colour: Natural
- Includes certificate and case
- Made in Germany
PROS
- • Walnut/Poplar burl body offers stunning aesthetics and resonant tone
- • Thermo asg neck with walnut stripes provides exceptional stability and feel
- • Delano TheExtender humbucker delivers powerful, articulate low-end response
- • ETS 3D bridge enhances sustain and intonation accuracy on the fretless neck
CONS
- • The extended scale length (876mm) might feel unwieldy for players with shorter arms
- • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility for budget-conscious bassists
- • Fretless design demands precise intonation and a dedicated learning curve
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Key Features
Body Material
Walnut with Poplar Burl Top
Neck Material
Thermo Ash with Walnut Stripes
Fingerboard
Ebony
Pickups
1 Delano TheExtender Humbucker
Scale Length
876 mm (34.5 in)
Frets
29
Strings
Likely 5-string, standard gauge (40-100)
Weight
Approximately 9.5 - 11.5 lbs (4.3 - 5.2 kg) - typical for a neck-thru bass
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Extender offers a thicker, more defined low-end than many vintage-voiced pickups, while retaining clarity – it’s a modern workhorse for a powerful, articulate fretless tone.
While the extra frets provide extended range, the focus is on fretless expression; the extra frets are a bonus for those seeking a wider tonal palette but not the primary design intention.
Switching to single coil mode will thin the sound and add more air, while parallel mode provides a more balanced, vintage-like tone, offering versatility beyond the humbucker's core character.
