chaypup Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Do they do a fretless 5? Can't find it as of yet.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 [quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1444659191' post='2884839'] So I asked the question... And received the answer via Facebook PM yesterday... Sire DO plan to release a P-bass. But can't say when or anything about the specs. [/quote] NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO!!! They can't, they're not allowed. I'll have to buy it, I'll have to. Oh jeez, I've got GAS already and I've not even seen it. AAAGGGGHHHH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 I'm seriously thinking about getting a swamp ash 5, these look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 (edited) [quote name='M@23' timestamp='1444670242' post='2884966'] I'm seriously thinking about getting a swamp ash 5, these look great. [/quote] Don't. Don't think about it. Honestly. Just do it! Edited October 13, 2015 by Bigwan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basscabman Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Do these V7's come with a gig bag from Thomann? Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 No free bags outside the USA, unless you can blag one off them as I did :-). Really nice bags and it's a shame they dont come with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 5 string P bass with that pre? TAKE MY MONEY NOW!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Yea, take all our monies lol. Can't wait. Maybe this will get me back to playing a 5 string again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_P Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 How does the neck feel - compared to a Lakland? I was toying with looking for a cheap skyline 5 but could be tempted to try a sire instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 Not as wide, tighter (and constant) radius (skyline 5s have a compound radius if I remember right), normal back shape as opposed to the asymmetric shape of the skyline... So really not much like a skyline at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted October 14, 2015 Share Posted October 14, 2015 It's been a while since I played a 5 string Lakland, but my first reaction to my V7 was that it reminded me of my old Laklands. Although the necks are different, to my fingers it was the closest I've come to a Lakland since my last Lakland. Could be more down to the fact that both makes use smaller frets. I love the smaller frets on my basses so this might be the only thing they have in common, other than they both have very playable necks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biro Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 Alright, I bought one too: In a nutshell: Dislike: the 7.25" radius, which makes no sense whatsoever in 2015, and even less on a 5 string. LIke: seriously, everything else. I really like having a tone knob. The rest of the preamp is cool, but I feel it is a bit to invasive. Sounds exceptionally good in flat, though, and I guess it can be a lifesaver in live situations. In any event, it really does play a tad [i]too[/i] well for how much it cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAUQO III-X Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 I'm talking about the pre and how versatile the Sire basses are. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhOSlAsGA8U Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hen barn Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 i would really like to try one of these, any shops got them in the south? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I don't think any shops in the uk will have them, at least not new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr zed Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 So, now the honeymoon period is over for many of you, anyone got any regrets? I am on the lookout for a 5 string (only a few songs in our set need the low B string so it won't be my main bass). A V7 could be the answer. From what I've read here, the tuners would benefit from an upgrade and maybe the bridge? Is the a direct replacement for the bridge that anyone has carried out? Cheers guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 (edited) I don't have any regrets, although I hardly ever use mine as I prefer 4 string, and P basses at the moment. I don't really fancy one of their 4 strings at the moment though as I'm covered for that and the spec is a bit different to what I'd prefer. Not a great lover of active basses, so I tend to run my V7 in passive mode most of the time, but it's the best active bass I've owned and nice to have all that control onboard. If there is one thing I'm not 100% on is the weight. It's not a big deal, but it's the heaviest bass I've owned and although wearing it isn't an issue carrying across London is a bit of a chore compared to my other basses. What I love about this bass is its so cheap there is no pressure to sell it on if I'm not using it. It's also the first non Lakland bass I've owned in the past 12 years that I haven't felt any need to upgrade a single thing. So yeah, it's a keeper, and when I get the urge to play a 5 string I have this rather than have to buy a new bass and then sell it on again. Can't wait for the 5 string P bass that's supposed to be coming out at some point. Maybe that will get me back to 5 string again. EDIT: I'm not sure I get the comment about the tuners and the bridge needing upgrading. It's certainly not a general consensus as far as I can see, and Ive not read many complaints. Some people like to tinker with things, but I've not had any intonation/set up issues and have never gone out of tune. What other reasons would there be other than just changing things for the sake of it? Edited November 14, 2015 by dave_bass5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Yes, eagerly awaiting that 5 string Sire P bass! 🙏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I sold my trusty old 90s wooden Status to get my V7 fiver, and I don't regret it in the slightest. Now the neck has settled down and relaxed a bit, I've done a proper setup and got the action down to my preferred fag-paper proportions. It's almost playing itself now. Sure the tuners aren't Hipshot-smooth, but they hold tune perfectly well. The bridge is nothing to write home about, but it's solid enough and nothing moves if you don't want it to. The only thing I miss is a ramp -- I had a homemade one on the Status and had got used to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Anyone know if Sire are going to do a Fretless? A Fretless is on my GAS list now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 [quote name='Fisheth' timestamp='1447521852' post='2908322'] Anyone know if Sire are going to do a Fretless? A Fretless is on my GAS list now... [/quote] Have you looked on their website ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 I've had no regrets at all about buying my V7. It's probably been the only piece of gear I haven't thought I'd had maybe been better buying something else. Definitely a keeper. I'm waiting to see what the P bass will be like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UglyDog Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Thinking of changing the tuners on my V7 for some nice Hipshot HB6Cs. Does anyone know off the top of their head whether I'll need the 3/8 or 1/2 versions? I'm guessing 1/2 but obvs I need to be sure. Yes, I could measure up when I get home... but I'm an impatient sod and would like to order today if poss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryburke14 Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 My "what cheap(-ish) bass?" Thread introduced me to these. I think it could be the one, just have the tough decision between colours - I like sunburst and I like the white one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenjames Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 I've got a white 4er on order - Thomann were saying 21st Jan in stock and now that model is 'on request'. I assume that means that all the white ones in that consignment have been sold. Anyone else waiting for one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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