fleabag Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 (edited) This just winged its way across the North Sea The build and finish is incredibly good...no big gaps, no varnish runs, no sharp fret ends, no buzzing, not even a dead spot. It even came fully set up, with low action ( which i like ) intonation spot on, and fitted with Daddario XL's and batteries ( 2 of , 18v ). I just made a tiny change to the pup heights, and hey presto. Wonderful array of tones, by the way. Obviously not used in anger yet, but things are looking good, people The money shots.. Edited October 4, 2016 by fleabag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grayn Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Very nice looking bass, congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 ooo - that's nice, that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted October 4, 2016 Author Share Posted October 4, 2016 I'm very impressed Option for stringing thru the body, too, should one fancy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Congratulations Sir. That is nice. I'm always a softie for a piece of nicely grained wood, and that fits the bill. I like the pearl white PG too. Nice one. May you both be very happy together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted October 4, 2016 Author Share Posted October 4, 2016 TVM Granny Yup, the body is proper Swamp Ash, and the grain in the flesh is quite luscious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted October 4, 2016 Author Share Posted October 4, 2016 Preamp layout for those interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Lovely bass too many knobs for me is it heavy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted October 4, 2016 Author Share Posted October 4, 2016 There's no shortage of knobs in the world, thats true No, its not heavy. I might have to throw it on the bathroom scales and check. No neck dive , by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 (edited) Lovely looking thing. Before I saw the headstock and got a proper look at the controls I was thinking it was probably a Sandberg or a Sadowsky Metro. Edited October 4, 2016 by Cato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted October 4, 2016 Author Share Posted October 4, 2016 Agreed..when i saw the headstock from the rear, i thought i've seen that shape before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorR Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Looks lovely. I so wish they made these ash bodied ones with a Rosewood neck. Or maybe, I don't as it's probably the only thing preventing me from being compelled to buy one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted October 4, 2016 Author Share Posted October 4, 2016 I checked out the options and you're right , there's no Ash body / Rosewood FB model. You have to go to the Alder bodied models to get a Rosewood FB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottastopbuyinggear Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Oh great, thanks a bunch. I have severe gas for this exact model, and now you come along with these great photos and a really positive review. Not fair! 😎 Seriously, you can't tell much from the photos on the Thomann site, and in deference to my bank balance I've not sought out any better photos, but they're excellent shots and that bass does look really nice. The only thing saving me now is that I do really like the sunburst and rosewood model too, so indecision will keep me gassed up but Sire free for a little while longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leroydiamond Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 [quote name='fleabag' timestamp='1475591439' post='3147175'] No, its not heavy. I might have to throw it on the bathroom scales and check. No neck dive , by the way [/quote] Really nice looking bass. A mate of mine scored an alder/rosewood one of these and I was really impressed. Terrific build quality and some sweet tones. The only thing that was a problem for me was that it felt quite heavy, so I would be really interested in the weight of yours. These are the best bang for buck bass that I have ever handled, and by some distance. Indeed this couls be all the bass you need. Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted October 4, 2016 Author Share Posted October 4, 2016 [quote name='Gottastopbuyinggear' timestamp='1475612953' post='3147451'] Oh great, thanks a bunch. I have severe gas for this exact model, and now you come along with these great photos and a really positive review. Not fair! [/quote] Glad to be of service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted October 4, 2016 Author Share Posted October 4, 2016 [quote name='leroydiamond' timestamp='1475619470' post='3147507'] Really nice looking bass. A mate of mine scored an alder/rosewood one of these and I was really impressed. Terrific build quality and some sweet tones. The only thing that was a problem for me was that it felt quite heavy, so I would be really interested in the weight of yours. These are the best bang for buck bass that I have ever handled, and by some distance. Indeed this couls be all the bass you need. Congrats [/quote] Just checked it on the bathroom scales .. cant speak for their accuracy though , but the bass came out at 4.3kg , around 9.4 Lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrPAR Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 This looks really, really good. I was thinking of getting a Squier VM 70s jazz, but the Sire V7 has definitely now caught my eye. Having had it for a few days now, fleabag, do you have any more observations to make on the instrument? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted October 6, 2016 Author Share Posted October 6, 2016 Nothing to add Doc, still loving it to bits and cannot find fault Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorR Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 [quote name='fleabag' timestamp='1475594403' post='3147213'] I checked out the options and you're right , there's no Ash body / Rosewood FB model. You have to go to the Alder bodied models to get a Rosewood FB [/quote] To be honest, I've been sorely tempted to buy two, swap the necks and sell on an Alder/Maple bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted October 8, 2016 Author Share Posted October 8, 2016 Tempting TR, if you could find one of them 2nd hand, as you would of course get hit with the depreciation if you bought both new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneyg42 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 I have one word to describe this.......... GAS!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AREA Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 (edited) [quote name='fleabag' timestamp='1475585518' post='3147096'] Preamp layout for those interested [/quote] Good to know about the Preamp is: - It has a Trimpot to adjust the Output Volume - Centerclick @ the MidFreQ Poti = 600 Hz, Completely counterclockwise = 80Hz, Completely Clockwise = 2KHz. Edited November 12, 2016 by AREA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisheth Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 I have GAS now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 (edited) Oddly enough, I'm not normally a fan of natural finish. I like to see grain through a colour, but not usually natural & glossy.. However, this does look really good. Lovely grain, and it does look good with the pearloid scratchplate. i like the neck with blocks too. I've not had chance to play one of these, but I do like the look of them. Just out of interest, where did you buy yours from? Cheers, and happy NBD to you Edited October 26, 2016 by Marc S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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