Jamieboy Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 Hello. I've not posted on here for several years (kids, job etc) but have just got a new bass so thought I'd put something up as im always interested reading others NBDs. I tested this against a 40th anniversary vintage squier in the shop but for me the sire was hands down nicer to play, and a bit cheaper. I've not owned a load of basses(think this is my 4th, over the last 30 yrs or so) and none of them have been expensive ones but the neck is certainly the nicest I've ever felt. I marginally preferred the look of the squier but thought the sire looks much better in the flesh than in pictures (but have included a rubbish pic in any event 😉). In my limited experience id say it sounds a bit brighter than tje stereotypical p bass sound but still sounds good to me. I play in a church and thought it fit in well tonally when playing with the band with the tone about halfway. I noticed its a bit lower output than my squier VM Jazz. Im pleased with it and think its good value for money. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassfinger Posted November 28, 2022 Share Posted November 28, 2022 Just acquired one of these myself, albeit in the slightly-darker-than-surf-green-green. Just fell in love with the fell of the neck. Bought it in a Thursday, re-strung it in a Friday, gigged it Saturday. Love it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil___lien Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 I have a green one on the way. Bought second hand with money i don't have. It has Seymour Duncan SPB-3 pickups.. can't wait... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Am I the only one who reckons that they did not think it through when they named these? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted December 2, 2022 Share Posted December 2, 2022 On 30/11/2022 at 22:14, Owen said: Am I the only one who reckons that they did not think it through when they named these? Sire - Export version of the domestic Dame init? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassfinger Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 (edited) They're significantly different in detail to instruments sold domestically by Dame, they aren't simply sticking a different headstock transfer onto existing designs. Nevertheless, they certainly plop off the workbench in the same shed. Edited December 3, 2022 by Bassfinger Dinosaur clover tarmac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackopie1 Posted December 3, 2022 Share Posted December 3, 2022 Played on one of these at Andertons the other day. I agree that the neck felt lovely. Congrats on a great bass! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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