{"id":239,"date":"2022-10-17T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-17T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bassoftheweek.com\/?post_type=bass&#038;p=239"},"modified":"2026-09-13T08:46:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T08:46:42","slug":"bass-of-the-week-sirena-basses-pistolera","status":"publish","type":"bass","link":"https:\/\/bassoftheweek.com\/?bass=bass-of-the-week-sirena-basses-pistolera","title":{"rendered":"Bass of the Week: Sirena Basses Pistolera"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.notreble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Sirena-Basses-Pistolera-Bass.jpeg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Sirena Basses Pistolera Bass\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-91197 img-fluid\"><\/p>\n<p>For his newest instrument, luthier Jeremy Kirsch wanted to dream up something that was big on fun as well as versatility. His vision became a reality with the Sirena Basses Pistolera. The bass\u2019s chambered poplar body comes in a cool Wild Watermelon finish, while its electronics allow for a wide sonic palette.  <\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt the heart of this bass is a double-action compression truss rod designed by Bruce Johnson. Along with the heavy-duty neck bolt anchors and a bridge block embedded in the heavily chambered body, these structural improvements bring a different level of clarity and warmth to the instrument,\u201d he shares with us. \u201cThe three split-coil humbuckers are wired to a 6-position Strat switch, allowing for pretty much all pickup combinations. These pickups are built in-house with oversized 3\/8\u201d AlNiCo 5-cylinder magnets and wound with 44 AWG wire. These pickups give the bass a quick, aggressive attack, a bright disposition, and a big, clear low end.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"carousel-sync-wrap\">\n<div class=\"carousel-gallery carousel-sync-main\">\n<div class=\"carousel-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.notreble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Sirena-Basses-Pistolera-Bass-Body-1000x667.jpeg\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- .carousel-item --><\/p>\n<div class=\"carousel-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.notreble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Sirena-Basses-Pistolera-Bass-Bridge-and-Pickups-1000x667.jpeg\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- .carousel-item --><\/p>\n<div class=\"carousel-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.notreble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Sirena-Basses-Pistolera-Bass-Controls-1000x667.jpeg\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- .carousel-item --><\/p>\n<div class=\"carousel-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.notreble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Sirena-Basses-Pistolera-Bass-Headstock-1000x667.jpeg\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- .carousel-item --><\/p>\n<div class=\"carousel-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.notreble.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Sirena-Basses-Pistolera-Bass-Neckplate-1000x667.jpeg\" class=\"img-fluid\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- .carousel-item -->\n\t\t    <\/div>\n<p><!-- .carousel-sync-main -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"carousel-sync-nav\">\n<div class=\"carousel-item\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- .carousel-item --><\/p>\n<div class=\"carousel-item\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- .carousel-item --><\/p>\n<div class=\"carousel-item\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- .carousel-item --><\/p>\n<div class=\"carousel-item\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- .carousel-item --><\/p>\n<div class=\"carousel-item\"><\/div>\n<p><!-- .carousel-item -->\n\t\t    <\/div>\n<p><!-- .carousel-sync-nav -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- .carousel-sync-wrap --><\/div>\n<p><!-- .section --><\/p>\n<p>Kirsch also made the bridge in-house while opting for Hipshot Ultralite tuners. Other features include a laminated three-piece walnut neck and a maple fretboard with funky oversized walnut fret markers. <\/p>\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"g-ytsubscribe\" data-channelid=\"UCuHKXHw5P891LFZOmrpFWEw\" data-layout=\"default\" data-count=\"default\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For his newest instrument, luthier Jeremy Kirsch wanted to dream up something that was big on fun as well as versatility. His vision became a reality with the Sirena Basses Pistolera. 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