AREA Posted January 22, 2017 Posted January 22, 2017 [font=verdana, geneva, lucida,]Okay...here it is. Was delivered yesterday.[/font] [color=#D0D0D0][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,][url="http://abload.de/image.php?img=20170121-p1210117azosj.jpg"][/url][/font][/color] [font=verdana, geneva, lucida,]I have to say, this is an amazing Bass as my V7 is too. It seems if my V7 is some Kind of "Chopper", the M7 is a "Racing Bike".[/font] [font=verdana, geneva, lucida,]For the last 10 Years i always played Jazz Bass like Basses, or Basses with a more "classical Outfit", so there is a little bit "getting used to it" for me, but it feels like a very good Addition to my V7.[/font] [font=verdana, geneva, lucida,]What I can see, it is unbelievable versatile and you can get Tons of good Tones out of it. The Eq is one of the most effective I've had so far.[/font] [font=verdana, geneva, lucida,]The Bass is superclean and powerful and reminds me soundwise of my Carvin LB75, but the M7 is more versatile. What I also like is, that the Pickups feel to be some Kind of rubbercoated and i like the Knobs better as those on my V7.[/font] [font=verdana, geneva, lucida,]Craftmanship is flawless and it was really good playable right out of the Box, but I'll do some minor Adjustments in String Height tomorrow. [/font] [font=verdana, geneva, lucida,]So far i am very pleased....[/font][color=#D0D0D0][font=verdana, geneva, lucida,] [/font][/color] Quote
Grangur Posted January 22, 2017 Posted January 22, 2017 That looks amazing. Really pleased for you. I'm looking for a 5 string. Please can you tell me what the weight is, if you are able to weigh it? If you have recorded it, it would be great to hear the tone as well.... please? Quote
AREA Posted January 22, 2017 Author Posted January 22, 2017 Weight is 4,1 Kg, wich is 9,0 lbs i guess. I haven't recorded it so far, but I'll do. There are some few of the Videos on Youtube, that show the Sound(s) very good... Quote
Wilco Posted January 22, 2017 Posted January 22, 2017 That's not helped my M7 GAS!! Lovely bass - happy NBD! Quote
AREA Posted January 22, 2017 Author Posted January 22, 2017 One more.... [url=http://abload.de/image.php?img=20170121-p1210114dpo14.jpg][/url] Quote
jassbass Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 Lovely 5er,i need to Dave up for one to go with my v7 Quote
HowieBass Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 That's a really nice looking bass - Sire are turning out some really good instruments aren't they?! Quote
therealting Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 Sire sure are producing some crackers - if their V7s weren't so weighty I would certainly have one by now! Hoping their upcoming PJ is on the svelte side. That M7 looks gorgeous. Quote
CameronJ Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 Beautiful pair you have there! Definitely need to complete the set with one of the new PJs Quote
bubinga5 Posted January 24, 2017 Posted January 24, 2017 (edited) WOW.! Ive not seen these before. For me it looks very Sukop/MTD. What are the pickups/preamp etc Thomas.? Edited January 24, 2017 by bubinga5 Quote
AREA Posted January 25, 2017 Author Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) I guess if they do a real P-Bass, I'll get GAS... @Andrew: Preamp is the same and very effective 18V Preamp like the V7 Basses have. 3-Band with sweepable Mids and passive Toneblend. Added to that, it has three Switches. The Switches are "Active/Passive-Switch" and both Pickups are seperately switchable: Parallel Mode/ Single Coil Mode(Outer Coils)/ Series Mode. That makes the Bass very versatile. Craftmanship is, as mentioned before flawless and I like the matte Finish. The Bass is very clean sounding and superdefined and with 4,1 Kg/9.0 lbs it is light. The 35" Scale makes a very good Low-B and it sounds very even across the whole Fretboard. Something different to Jazz Basses wich I dig, but I like it alot... Edited January 25, 2017 by AREA Quote
funkle Posted March 15, 2017 Posted March 15, 2017 I've been eyeing up these for a bit, but am concerned about the upper horn extending only to around 13th fret. I have generally found this makes basses hang further over to the left, and makes the first few frets much harder to reach; also I generally find instruments where the upper horn does not reach 12th fret or further have neck dive. Do you have any comments on reach to the first few frets and balance on the strap? Thanks. Pete Quote
AREA Posted March 17, 2017 Author Posted March 17, 2017 Hi Pete, I have absolute no Issues in Terms of Playability or Neck Dive. Neck Dive is equal to Zero, supported from the Position of the rear Strap Button. Quote
funkle Posted March 17, 2017 Posted March 17, 2017 (edited) Perfect. Thanks. It's back in contention then...lol EDIT: how tall are you? I'm 5' 9"...perhaps I suffer from having shorter reach than others....lol Edited March 17, 2017 by funkle Quote
DarkHeart Posted March 18, 2017 Posted March 18, 2017 This is giving me gas again, must tell myself I dont need another 5 string! Quote
markstuk Posted March 18, 2017 Posted March 18, 2017 Have you tried to string it through body yet ? I believe there have been issues on other sire basses Quote
AREA Posted March 19, 2017 Author Posted March 19, 2017 [quote name='markstuk' timestamp='1489849066' post='3260313'] Have you tried to string it through body yet ? I believe there have been issues on other sire basses [/quote] Both of my Sire Basses, the M7 as well as the V7 are "stringed throug the Body" at the Moment and I have absolutely no Issues with it.... Quote
Danuman Posted March 19, 2017 Posted March 19, 2017 I checked out the bridge of my friend's 4 string V7, and it seemed to have an appropriate amount of clearance for a reassuring break angle. I only had a minute with it, though, so I didn't have an opportunity to check the intonation. However, unless it was way, way strikingly off, I really don't think it should be any cause for concern. I prefer the slight practical edge of top-loading bridges, and I've never been convinced of any worthwhile tonal benefits of stringing through, so take that for whatever it's worth. Quote
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