The V3, Refined with New Gen Tone and Playability
Enhancing the Sire V3, the new V3 New Gen model offers a more intuitive playing experience with warmer, more expressive tone and quicker access to usable sounds. Refined comfort and a more premium visual presentation bring it closer to Sire’s higher-tier models while remaining accessible.
SIMPLIFIED 2-BAND PREAMP
The V3 New Gen adopts a simplified Sire Standard 2-band preamp with a streamlined control layout for faster, more intuitive tone shaping, while retaining push/pull active–passive flexibility.
ALNICO PICKUP UPGRADE
The updated Alnico pickup set, using Alnico magnets instead of ceramic, delivers warmer mids, smoother highs, and improved dynamics—bringing the V3 closer to higher-tier Sire tone while preserving clear note separation through its refined electronics design.
NEW GEN ERGONOMICS & REFINED VISUAL PRESENTATION
Subtle neck and body refinements with the Edgeless™ feature improve overall playing comfort, while a tinted maple neck finish adds a more premium, classic look. Paired with trendy, contemporary color options, the new V3 stands out visually and elevates shelf appeal well beyond expectations for its price class.
V3 NEW GEN CONTROL LAYOUT
1. Volume — Top Knob
Turn toward Open to increase the volume.
Turn toward Close to decrease the volume.
When turned fully in the Close direction, the volume will be muted.
2. Master Tone — Bottom Knob
Turn toward Close for a darker tone.
Turn toward Open for a brighter tone.
3. Pickup Balancer
The center position is the basic position. In this position, both the neck and bridge pickups are used equally.
Turn toward Neck to increase the neck pickup signal.
Turn toward Bridge to increase the bridge pickup signal.
When turned fully toward Neck, only the neck pickup is used.
When turned fully toward Bridge, only the bridge pickup is used.
Note: The following EQ controls work in Active Mode.
4. Treble
Turn toward Boost to increase the treble range.
Turn toward Cut to decrease the treble range.
The center position is the basic position.
5. Bass
Turn toward Boost to increase the bass range.
Turn toward Cut to decrease the bass range.
The center position is the basic position.
6. Active / Passive Push-Pull Control
The Bass knob also functions as the Active/Passive switch.
Pull the knob to select Passive Mode.
Push the knob to select Active Mode.
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2 – Except as stated below, in-store sales are final and items purchased may not be returned. By completing their transaction, the customer acknowledges that they have taken the item(s) in optimal condition.
3 – Guitars, basses, pedals, amplifiers, accessories, and tubes are not returnable. By paying for the item, the customer acknowledges that: (i) they inspected it and found it to be in optimal aesthetic condition without defects; and (ii) they tested it and it was functioning properly.
4 – All claims due to defects are subject to the manufacturer’s terms and conditions.
5 – Guitars, basses, pedals, and amplifiers will have a 30-day warranty. The electronics of guitars and basses will have a 90-day warranty. Guitars Boutique, at its sole discretion, will decide whether to repair, replace parts or components (with identical ones), and/or replace the item with an identical one.
6 – At the store's discretion, defective items may be exchanged for an identical item SUBJECT to the defective item being in the same condition as when it was acquired, including its original packaging with all its accessories. This will be done as store credit only. The credit does not apply to special orders or lay-away.
7 – All merchandise leaving the store will be considered as used in the future.
8 – No refunds will be given, regardless of the person.
9 – Special, clearance, or discounted items are not returnable.
Puerto Rico only.
In case of a return, the shipping cost will be deducted from the refund.
Guitars Boutique ships to PR via federal mail USPS, UVA, and iWide.
Estimated delivery time once the order has been shipped:
- Lightweight items, less than 14 pounds are shipped via USPS.
- Heavier items are shipped via iWide and UVA.
- No shipments are made on Sundays.
Guitars Boutique is not responsible for delays caused by shipping companies.
