Barking Spiders Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Just browsing the Andertons site, carefully keeping Tinder open in another window so when she comes over the mrs wont see what I'm really up to. And that is I've a few grand in my savings account and for the last few days I've had a severe attack of GAS and am rather liking the look of this. Just wondrin' if anyone here owns a Sire? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 9 minutes ago, Barking Spiders said: Just browsing the Andertons site, carefully keeping Tinder open in another window so when she comes over the mrs wont see what I'm really up to. And that is I've a few grand in my savings account and for the last few days I've had a severe attack of GAS and am rather liking the look of this. Just wondrin' if anyone here owns a Sire? I’d risk the bass porn call out - rather than the ridicule of being clocked on tinder. ”who’d want you, fatty...” she’d say. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Their PJ basses (and a few JJs) covered off in this thread, which is one of the more comprehensive ones on the topic of Sires. A slappingly good bass, I think you'll find! Won the shoot out for best first bass too 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lownote Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 (edited) It's got to be one of the most talked about bass in the last 10 years, here and all over. A search should keep you occupied all weekend. Edited May 21, 2020 by lownote12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Loads of people on here have one, or have done so in the Past Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrixn1 Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 There's generally been a lot more discussion about the V (jazz) and P (precision) models; less so the M model which is the one in the original post above. Here are some links though: https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/343648-nbd-sire-m7-2nd-generation-initial-review/ https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/352954-sire-m7-version-2/ https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/299031-nbd-sire-m7-5-string/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Surprised no threads on Sire basses can be found if you search for them. Been going for a few years and much talked about. I think all the information has already been posted so want bother here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madshadows Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 I have a SIRE M2 4 string, great bass, the first bass I've had with an active circuit and it's sounds terrific to my ears, had a problem with a wire that came loose from the input jack but a bit of first time soldering fixed it !! John 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Fantastic basses! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barking Spiders Posted May 21, 2020 Author Share Posted May 21, 2020 Well, the reviews I read all give the 👍 big time. I assume it's great for slapping considering Marcus Miller was involved in its design. Now I've got to work out how to quietly take delivery and then sneak it into the house during lockdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patrikmarky Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 I had 2.. There great value for money.. Some complaints on here about tuners and bridge I never had a problem which beg the question why I sold them?? God knows.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 But were those complaints just about the old series 1 ie effectively teething issues, and all sorted on the upgraded v2s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 (edited) I have the version 2 of the V7 (jazz style) and version 2 of the P7 (pj hybrid) and they're fantastic. Very easy to play, sound great and excellently made. They're quite a bright sounding bass, which is good for me as I seem to suck the sound out of basses that sound great in others hands. This bass makes me sound a lot more present, cuts through great in the mix and every note is clear - wherever on the fretboard. Highly recommended. Edited May 21, 2020 by la bam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbanezGB10 Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Great basses, real value for the money 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammybee Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Great basses, but for some reason, almost everyone that buys one sells it on after a couple of months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 8 minutes ago, sammybee said: Great basses, but for some reason, almost everyone that buys one sells it on after a couple of months. Yeah. 100% what makes me think. Although, that could be said about any bass I’ve owned... good job nobody listens to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouMa Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 (edited) I have a V7 and don't get on with the neck as my girls hands have been used to playing Ibanez. Does anyone know the thickness (not width,depth) of the M7 necks are they as thin as Ibanez. As the M7 is lovely sounding. Edited May 22, 2020 by YouMa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmcnamara Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 It’s an odd business that in the bass world the maxim: ‘you get what you pay for’ rarely applies, but people generally act in their buying and selling as if this is always true. Sire basses exemplify this point. They were originally designed and produced to provide youngsters with the possibility of playing a good quality bass at a reasonable price without bankrupting the family should they decide not to continue playing bass. An example at the opposite end of the spectrum might be the ridiculous price that 70’s Fenders sell for which, in the 1980’s everyone referred to as planks because of the shoddy craftsmanship and poor quality control. Many have quietly forgotten this in their delirium for ‘historical mojo’ as the world of relic-ing also demonstrates. Sire: good on you...... onwards and upwards in instrument integrity. Buy with confidence............ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lownote Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 (edited) 10 hours ago, patrikmarky said: I had 2.. There great value for money.. Some complaints on here about tuners and bridge I never had a problem which beg the question why I sold them?? God knows.. 8 hours ago, sammybee said: Great basses, but for some reason, almost everyone that buys one sells it on after a couple of months. I've had four and sold them them all. Like #patrikmarky I also have no idea why, apart from perpetual GAS. Buying a Sire was the first time I was exposed to the idea that for most intents and purposes I now had the perfect bass. But that would mean an end to GAS. So I sold it, only to have to buy another... and another. Each time facing the same situation. I now have three basses that aren't Sire. They're all wrong in some way, so I happily keep them in the sure knowledge that they'll have to go. Edited May 22, 2020 by lownote12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilebodgers Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 1 hour ago, paulmcnamara said: It’s an odd business that in the bass world the maxim: ‘you get what you pay for’ rarely applies, but people generally act in their buying and selling as if this is always true. Sire basses exemplify this point. They were originally designed and produced to provide youngsters with the possibility of playing a good quality bass at a reasonable price without bankrupting the family should they decide not to continue playing bass. An example at the opposite end of the spectrum might be the ridiculous price that 70’s Fenders sell for which, in the 1980’s everyone referred to as planks because of the shoddy craftsmanship and poor quality control. Many have quietly forgotten this in their delirium for ‘historical mojo’ as the world of relic-ing also demonstrates. Sire: good on you...... onwards and upwards in instrument integrity. Buy with confidence............ Funny that, I bought a bass in 1980-ish (Aria SB) and tried several late 70s Fender Ps in the shop at the same time and they were all awful in comparison. I wonder if any of those Fenders are selling for lots of money now? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverBlackman Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 (edited) 11 hours ago, sammybee said: Great basses, but for some reason, almost everyone that buys one sells it on after a couple of months. They are relatively easy to sell if you need cash quickly and don’t lose too much in value. That was my reasoning anyway. Edited May 22, 2020 by OliverBlackman 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bam Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 11 minutes ago, OliverBlackman said: They are relatively easy to sell if you need cash quickly and don’t lose too much in value. That was my reasoning away. I agree with that. Pay £350-450 brand new. If you end up strapped for cash sell for £250-350. Get back on your feet, buy another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Krow Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 9 hours ago, sammybee said: Great basses Agreed, particularly for the money. 9 hours ago, sammybee said: ...but for some reason, almost everyone that buys one sells it on after a couple of months. By "almost everyone" would be like 9 out of 10 you're suggesting sell after 2 to 3 months? Really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfan Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 9 hours ago, sammybee said: Great basses, but for some reason, almost everyone that buys one sells it on after a couple of months. That’s possibly a symptom of GAS, and the browsing of the for sale forums on here! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lownote Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Al Krow said: Agreed, particularly for the money. By "almost everyone" would be like 9 out of 10 you're suggesting sell after 2 to 3 months? Really? I sold 4 after 2-3 months. See my post above. I couldn't hack having the perfect bass, so no more GAS. GAS had to be restored by selling them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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