SIRE 24-FRET PASSIVE VINTAGE BASS. Sire's new passive vintage jazz bass with 24 frets- allowing players to be more creative and versatile in soloing and chording due to longer and wider reach in the fretboard. Bearing Marcus Miller-approved Sire Champ neck features makes it a true knockout for the price point. This all-vintage bass has an all-vintage neck from the Satin finished roasted hard Maple material that gives an authentic vintage tone, look and feel with fretboard edges that are rolled for superior comfort and playability. - The simple combination of V5's electronics and hardware makes it easy for players to achieve a real vintage jazz sound.