Prime_BASS Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1421857725' post='2665880'] The 60's vs 70's pickup positions were relevant for passive basses and did change the sound of the bass. These Sire basses are active which removes most of the pickup position issues. [/quote] I'm not sure that is entirely true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 [quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1421860725' post='2665925'] I'm not sure that is entirely true. [/quote] I was thinking that myself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobiewharton Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Has anyone got hold of one of these yet? I'm intrigued about the playability and build quality. They sound and look good (especially the ash/maple ones, I reckon), but could they be too good to be true?... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobiewharton Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 ...Specifically the V7 fivers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Don't think they're due until the middle of the month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobiewharton Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Yes Andy, you may well be right. A certain German retailer were showing that they were due to take delivery on Monday and are now out of stock, suggesting they've sold the first batch already. Until we see evidence however... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I've just solved my 5 string problems, something special arriving tomorrow... But the White Ash one of these is still on the list - if they're all they're cracked up to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobiewharton Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 ...ooh, put us out of our misery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 http://basschat.co.uk/topic/254796-peavey-g5-on-way/page__pid__2679264#entry2679264 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tobiewharton Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I was keeping an interested eye on the very same one! Looks like a bargain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 I'll let you know tomorrow 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAUQO III-X Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 (edited) The only thing that's budget about this bass is the price. If this bass was made in the USA or the UK it would cost three times what it costs now. I have a 5 string and every one who has seen it is blown away by the overall qaulity just as I was and the pre if sold alone in the states or the UK would not be cheap. Sire endorser. Here's a video clip of it. [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zv8HxjJPdvk"]https://www.youtube....h?v=zv8HxjJPdvk[/url] Edited February 9, 2015 by JAUQO III-X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAUQO III-X Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Here's Marcus playing the 4 string. https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10205673877706660 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassbass Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Where are the 5ers,I havnt seeno them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAUQO III-X Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 (edited) [quote name='jassbass' timestamp='1423506048' post='2685665'] Where are the 5ers,I havnt seeno them [/quote] At this point I'm the only one with one but they are available from the Sire web site. Edited February 9, 2015 by JAUQO III-X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierreganseman Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 marcus will sound like marcus what ever he plays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drax Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Thomann have the V7 5 strings in stock apparently, tempting price. Has anyone got their hands on one yet? [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/marcus_miller_v7_swamp_ash_5_nt.htm"]http://www.thomann.d...mp_ash_5_nt.htm[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassbass Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Oh dear they look good.very tempting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 These look fantastic,especially at the price point. I'm very tempted by the 5, shame the bridge pickup isn't in the 70,s position Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAUQO III-X Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Me and my 5 string Sire MM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassbass Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Someone order one and give a bad review please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jassbass Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Someone order one and give a bad review please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 [quote name='JAUQO III-X' timestamp='1423499162' post='2685554'] The only thing that's budget about this bass is the price. If this bass was made in the USA or the UK it would cost three times what it costs now. I have a 5 string and every one who has seen it is blown away by the overall qaulity just as I was and the pre if sold alone in the states or the UK would not be cheap. Sire endorser. [/quote] This may seem an odd question but, how much do they weigh? I can't find any mention of weight on the Sire site. I am sorely tempted. The spec seems great for the price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAUQO III-X Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1423685417' post='2687992'] This may seem an odd question but, how much do they weigh? I can't find any mention of weight on the Sire site. I am sorely tempted. The spec seems great for the price [/quote] The weight of the Sire MM models. M3 : 3.45kg = 7.6lbs V7 Alder 4st : 4.33kg = 9.54lbs V7 Ash 4st : 4.34kg = 9.56lbs V7 Alder 5st : 4.67kg= 10.29lbs V7 Ash 5st : 4.38kg = 9.65lbs Edited February 11, 2015 by JAUQO III-X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 [quote name='JAUQO III-X' timestamp='1423686718' post='2688006'] The weight of the Sire MM models. M3 : 3.45kg = 7.6lbs V7 Alder 4st : 4.33kg = 9.54lbs V7 Ash 4st : 4.34kg = 9.56lbs V7 Alder 5st : 4.67kg= 10.29lbs V7 Ash 5st : 4.38kg = 9.65lbs [/quote] Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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