dave_bass5 Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 [quote name='DDR' timestamp='1497335484' post='3317312'] There was actually one small disappointment. It didn't come with one if those nice gig bags... [/quote] When i got V7 (when they first came out) I emailed Sire about the bags and they sent me two free of charge (i had planned on getting a second V7, but haven't bothered yet). Now THATS good customer service :-) I see that Thomanns sell them for £60 now. They are nice bags but nothing you cant get close to for less money if you actualy need a bag and not just looking for a complete package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDR Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 [quote name='Funky Dunky' timestamp='1497352735' post='3317443'] And how is the neck thickness? [/quote] I love the neck. I am really used to a nice chunky neck as my first bass was a 50's style Fender P. This is nice a broad but thinnish to me. Super Comfortable. For the sound and feel I think this is a lot of bass for the money. A lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDR Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 [quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1497355079' post='3317471'] When i got V7 (when they first came out) I emailed Sire about the bags and they sent me two free of charge (i had planned on getting a second V7, but haven't bothered yet). Now THATS good customer service :-) I see that Thomanns sell them for £60 now. They are nice bags but nothing you cant get close to for less money if you actualy need a bag and not just looking for a complete package. [/quote] yeah, I actually don't need one BUT because I'd seen so many unpacking Vic's with the case in it I was kind of expecting one even if the Thomann website doesn't say the item cones with one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted June 15, 2017 Share Posted June 15, 2017 When i ask Micky Chow about this he said Sire decided not to supply bags to European dealers like Thomanns because they prefer to use thier own branded bags. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Being on holiday and being bored is a bad thing.... I`ve been looking for a Jazz for a few weeks now and was looking on the Thomman site, as you do. Spotted a rather nice V7 Vintage in black and maple. Now, I wasn`t keen on the MM before as I din`t like the big chunky bridge design but this model has a meatier version of the BBOT design. 2 mins later it`s bought and hopefully mine before the end of the week. Now I just need to thin the heard down a bit to pay for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Excellent work! Let us know how you get on with it. A Sire may be on the horizon for me at some point too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeward2004 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Two weeks since I bought my first sire - a lovely v7 5 string in white with rosewood fingerboard and block inlays. I can't put it down, it's a keeper. Love the preamp, love the lightweight body, looks ace and the fit and finish is way above what I would expect of a cheap instrument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Wow, that's the first time Ive read 'light weight' when talking about a Sire. Do you have an actual weight for this? I'd be interested to compare with mine. I think mine is 10.2lbs, and while that's manageable I'd like something a bit lighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeward2004 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Well, it's very light to me - compared to my Warwicks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 [quote name='CameronJ' timestamp='1499728863' post='3333234'] Excellent work! Let us know how you get on with it. A Sire may be on the horizon for me at some point too... [/quote] I have never though of buying one before as I don`t like the look of the control knobs or the original bridge but the if the bass looks as good as it does in the pictures, I can live with the knobs or maybe I will change them. It`s been shipped and I am really looking forward to getting my hands on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeward2004 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Nice work, I'm sure you will love it - I'm contemplating changing the knobs on mine tbf, they don't look that good BUT they are solid, I haven't noticed any functional issue with mine. I did have to look up the controls bit I'm used to it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 [quote name='lukeward2004' timestamp='1499756276' post='3333294'] Two weeks since I bought my first sire I can't put it down, it's a keeper. [/quote] Get it in your sig then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 I'm seriously eyeing up this fretless: https://www.thomann.de/gb/marcus_miller_v7_swamp_ash_5_fl_ts.htm?ref=search_rslt_Sire_384273_15 I don't even play fretless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 [quote name='lukeward2004' timestamp='1499772982' post='3333472'] Nice work, I'm sure you will love it - I'm contemplating changing the knobs on mine tbf, they don't look that good BUT they are solid, I haven't noticed any functional issue with mine. I did have to look up the controls bit I'm used to it now. [/quote] Im sure you know but there is also a trim pot inside the control cavity that allows you to control the output levle of the pre amp. Handy if you switch back and forth between the two modes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeward2004 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 Thanks Dave! Tbh i generally set my amp flat and adjust my sound straight off the bass, as all my basses are active this works for me as is but appreciate the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 No problem. I have the active output set slightly lower than the passive, as i tend to boost the lows a bit in active. This does seem to help keep a more consistent output level between the two modes, and also gives me a quick way to change the overall tone of the bass with the flick of a switch. In a way I think i prefer the passive tone anyway, but it seems a shame to not use the wonderful Heratige 3 pre amp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeward2004 Posted July 12, 2017 Share Posted July 12, 2017 Still amazes me how much Bass you get for your money with these! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Well the bass turned up this morning, ordered 1pm on Monday, delivered 10am this morning. Great service. But this bass isn`t for me, I just don`t like it. It looked really nice in the pictures but in the flesh, it just ain`t for me. The bass has a small mark on the bottom edge close to the jack which I have told them about so I will see how it pans out. Feeling a bit deflated as I was really looking forward to getting this and gigging it on Saturday night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 Can you put your finger on why? Feel? Tone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted July 13, 2017 Share Posted July 13, 2017 For me, a bass has to look good. The bridge looks like something from a cheap knock off bass and those control knobs, I would not be able to live with them. Not very keen on the look of the headstock either. Lots of good tones available and the neck is a great shape for me but I just don`t like the look of the bass, so back it must go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 [quote name='jezzaboy' timestamp='1499959003' post='3334850'] For me, a bass has to look good. The bridge looks like something from a cheap knock off bass and those control knobs, I would not be able to live with them. Not very keen on the look of the headstock either. [/quote] If the knobs are a problem, you could always do what I did... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeward2004 Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Where did you get those knobs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukeward2004 Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 I gigged the sire yesterday - very pleased, sat well in the mix: https://www.instagram.com/p/BWi1KDYhd89/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 [quote name='lukeward2004' timestamp='1500136147' post='3335862'] Where did you get those knobs? [/quote] Good old fleabay Luke http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272025140365 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371078038182 The single knobs needed drilling out to a plain 6mm hole as the spline pattern was wrong, but that is an easy job. They look a million times better than the standard plastic ones. I went for the smaller diameter single knobs because standard 19mm diameter ones made it look cluttered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Rich that looks great! Lovely colour/scratchplate too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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