John777

Similar experience to above, not too much to complain about but not long after getting in suffered a trapped nerve which made it awkward to carry due to the weight. Bit of a learning curve control wise and manual is not great, but managed to dial in and save 3 presets for rock based sessions swapping out with the footswitch. The BT adapter works well and makes it excellent for home use with backing tracks, although I have now removed it and installed it on my GX100. It is loud, I don't recall maxing it out in any situation, few pub gigs and studio sessions it certainly had enough in the tank, and kept up with a loud drummer, sound wise I really like it, plenty of punch and variation without a struggle, certainly could be heard in a live situation. I would like to keep it as a backup if anything, now using a lighter head and cab, as the weight aggravates the injury, although have shifted it around on a dolly. Build quality is very good, no worries there. All in all a decent performer for the money, as long as your fit enough to cart it around !

I briefly had a 2nd gen V7 from a well known retailer and sent it back same day, tell tale signs that someone else had rejected it, fret buzzes and rattles, maxed out truss rod so wouldn't take a set up, and wonky controls. I don't believe that is typical of the series, and quite surprising that had got out the door for this company. Sadly put me off what is probably a very good bass, but the Yamaha replacement BB434 was light years ahead.

I visted the Birmingham PMT , November last year, very busy store, staff were quite pro active asking me if I needed help etc, was a Saturday as well. Got out with my wallet intact..

Hi all, Dont know how I have missed this place?! Bass player of about 2 years here, although been playing guitar since 14 and Im way the wrong side of 50 now, not doing too bad on the bass, have a regular monthly gig and weekly sessions with friends, must be doing something right. Did most of my learning on a short scale Fender Mustang, and a Gibson SG both great guitars, but mostly using a BB434 now Im playing to some kind of reasonable ability. Cheers John