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Comparison samples: Sire V7, Fender Precision Lyte and US Vintage 62


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Hi there! 
 
I've recently put my hands on two new basses (not mine) and decided to record some short comparison.
 
Fender Precision Lyte
 
This one was made in 1986-87 in Japan. It's very light, quite comfortable. The preamp is not as rich in options as the one in the Sire, but no less versatile. The sound is in the "80's" style - clean, polite, with much high-end that can be tamed easily. Wonderfull for slap. Had very much fun playing this one. Has it's own character, sits nice in the mix, can do much but it can't do a classic P or J bass sound at all. 
 
Sire V7
 
I totally can't understand the hype. 
It's a very well made JB, with a little bit too chunky neck. The craftmanship is top notch - as almost every asian made bass nowadays. It's a solid instrument, that fills the gap between more expensive Squiers and cheaper Fenders. Great for "cheap donkey working musician" - like wedding or "Top 100" gigs. 
 
The preamp is very nice, but in passive mode this Sire is quiet, dull and liveless. 
 
Fender US Vintage '62 Precision
 
Well - it's a P-bass. Not the best I've played, but it's mine and always will be :D
 
Samples recorded using:
Both pickups - neck pickup - bridge pickup - slap.
For '62 P-bass it's: playing over the pickup, near the neck,near the bridge. 
Via AMP-BH420 line out (post very light EQ)
 
 
 

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